brian young

Art Director and Graphic Designer

Silver Spring | United States

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Computers

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In my own words

— brian

It is important for Design Professionals to be in tune with the clients/customers for whom we design, which is a never-ending learning process that is why I am very proficient with the current software like CC 2022 and have instructed HS, college students, and co-worker to use these powerful tools.

Also, the exchange of design knowledge is important to me to have a more productive and effective team.

Trajectory

Aug 2000 — Now

Art Director and Graphic Designer · Young Design

Provide leading-edge design and production services to public and private-sector organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Work closely with clients to pinpoint needs, present solutions and manage all phases of creative and technical projects. Design, develop and produce print/digital publications, brochures, annual reports, logos, web graphics, t-shirts, exhibits, and presentations. Cultivate lasting relationships. Ensure 100% on-target, on-budget, and on-time project execution. Selected projects and contributions: Client listing below. Been successfully running since 2000 to 2019 ? Built a reputation as a skillful and imaginative art director, designer and production artist for top-tier clients, including the National Museum of National History, City of Baltimore AIDS Campaign, People for the American Way, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, Digital Underground, Howard University Department of Theater Arts, Lifeline Magazine, Port of Harlem Magazine, National Newspaper Publishers Association, , Taste of DC, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, 100 Black Men of Atlanta: Headquarters, Nation Coalition Black Civic Participation and many others. ? Introduced new standards for design and innovation to enable African American organizations, media resources, and causes to compete with non-Black publications, businesses, and organizations at the highest levels. ? Hand-selected to design and produce the Washington Informer Newspaper, a 48 to 64-page weekly publication (plus supplements). Participated in revitalizing the design of the historic newspaper, which led the paper to receive the Robert L. Vann Award, first place for best layout and design (National Newspaper Publishers Association). And have won a total of 5 Awards featuring design and usage of photos.

Jun 1996 — Aug 2000

Exhibit Specialist · Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum (NASM)

Transformed the graphic production department by implementing and operating a robust, scalable technology system at the Smithsonian NASM Paul E. Garber Facility. Setup and coordinated large-format production and digital/traditional design printing of gallery exhibition panels. Trained, motivated and mentored staff, interns and volunteers. Operated a wide variety of graphic design software, cameras, power tools, and other equipment.