Jim Cuddhy
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Riverside | United States
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In my own words
— JimJames Cuddhy is a Sr.
Art Director and Visual Designer with over 10 years experience in advertising, branding and design. Responsible for every stage of art direction, from conceptualizing and managing the process to designing a wide range of media, including tv commercials, print advertising, outdoor media, web banners, packaging, websites, and brochures.
Collaborates closely and efficiently with strategic planning, account management teams and marketing managers. Exceptional photography direction experience on location and in studio with people, animals, product and food.
Trajectory
Jan 2018 — Now
Principal · Cuddhy Design
Pursuing large project scopes and retainer clients. Taking ownership of brand design, ad campaigns, websites, social media and other brand communication. Managing contracted teams and vendors relationships.
Clents: Seiki Electronics, Westinghouse, Invisalign, Creative.Space, AvidXchange, Boost Mobile
Jan 2015 — Jan 2018
Sr. Art Director(Contract) · Tong Fang Global
Manages and creates day-to-day strategic visual assets in support of Sales Marketing channels, objectives including POP, packaging, sales sheets, website art, and trade show materials. Oversees creativecontractors, developers, and China-based creative staff, and print production.
Brands: Westinghouse Television, Element Electronics, Seiki Electronics
Jan 2012 — Jan 2015
Freelance Art Director · Self-Employed
Working on contracted scopes of work, or per-project basis. Tasks include conceptualizing, collaborating, and taking the lead on brand design, ad campaigns, websites, social media and other brand communication.
Freelance Clients: St. Joseph Health, Promax Nutrition, INK, Bosch Tools, Medl Mobile, Toshiba,
Medtronics, Lyon Studio, Catalina Island Co. Westinghouse, Element Electronics, Seiki, Haro Design,
Schiefer Chop Shop
Jan 2010 — Jan 2012
Sr. Art Director · Alcone
Partnering with writers and leading production level designers in the conception and execution of promotional marketing campaigns.
Agency Clients: LG, Seeds of Change, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, WD40
Jan 2004 — Jan 2010
Design / Art Direction · DGWB (Amusemnet Park)
Collaborating with a designated writer (partner) and design team in the execution of advertising campaigns. Also worked under the direction of the Design Director, creating identity systems, and content rich brochures, and other publications and websites.
Agency Clients: Dole, Weinerschnitzel, CHOC, Yamaha, Pioneer, Goodwill, KFC Regional
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Education history
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Bachelors Degree
