John Kirk

John Kirk

Graphic Designer · Vail Resorts

Westminster, CO

In My Own Words

Experienced graphic designer looking for a full time position. Experience with designing for web, print and collateral design.

Looking to establish long term relationships and continue to grow as a designer, art director, illustrator and photographer.

Work Experience

Graphic Designer

Vail Resorts

2014 – 2014

I was fortunate to take this contract position with Vail and was able to work on some great projects with a great marketing team.

I did work for Vail Resorts Retail (fka - SSV/Specialty Sports Venture) which includes brands such as Vail, Beaver Creek and Telluride Sports, Colorado Ski & Golf, Any Mountain, Boulder SKi Deals, Bicycle Village and more.

We primarily worked on print and collateral, but also did landing pages, e-blast, web banners and more digital as well.

I truly enjoyed my time at Vail and hope to return in the future should the need arise.

Graphic Designer

Vail Resorts

2014 – 2014

I was fortunate to take this contract position with Vail and was able to work on some great projects with a great marketing team.

I did work for Vail Resorts Retail (fka - SSV/Specialty Sports Venture) which includes brands such as Vail, Beaver Creek and Telluride Sports, Colorado Ski & Golf, Any Mountain, Boulder SKi Deals, Bicycle Village and more.

We primarily worked on print and collateral, but also did landing pages, e-blast, web banners and more digital as well.

I truly enjoyed my time at Vail and hope to return in the future should the need arise.

Marketing Graphic Designer

Spyder Active Sports

2011 – 2013

In my 2+ year stay with Spyder I did it all as a Marketing Graphic Designer. I assisted our Visual Brand Manager with projects ranging from print ad's such as billboards, magazine ad's, flyers, invites, one-page ad's, to promotion pieces like a custom iPod watch band and even lipstick for our athlete Roz Groenewoud. I also maintained product photography and social media ad's and web graphics. I also worked with product developers and reps to support our Worldwide Ski Apparel brand.

Marketing Graphic Designer

Spyder Active Sports

2011 – 2013

In my 2+ year stay with Spyder I did it all as a Marketing Graphic Designer. I assisted our Visual Brand Manager with projects ranging from print ad's such as billboards, magazine ad's, flyers, invites, one-page ad's, to promotion pieces like a custom iPod watch band and even lipstick for our athlete Roz Groenewoud. I also maintained product photography and social media ad's and web graphics. I also worked with product developers and reps to support our Worldwide Ski Apparel brand.

Graphic Designer

RE/MAX

2011 – 2011

I stepped in to my position at RE/MAX to help in a contract position while a designer was on Maternity Leave. It was a great opportunity and I was able to work on some exciting projects such as magazine ad's, invites, internal documents and sales promotions.

Graphic Designer

RE/MAX

2011 – 2011

I stepped in to my position at RE/MAX to help in a contract position while a designer was on Maternity Leave. It was a great opportunity and I was able to work on some exciting projects such as magazine ad's, invites, internal documents and sales promotions.

Graphic Designer

Zed / 9Squared

2007 – 2010

I worked closely with 2 other designers to help promote ALL of our mobile media platforms. We focussed on RingTones and Screensavers for mobile devices and worked with clients such as Sony, BMG, Mtv, Univision, ToneRoom and more.

Graphic Designer

Zed / 9Squared

2007 – 2010

I worked closely with 2 other designers to help promote ALL of our mobile media platforms. We focussed on RingTones and Screensavers for mobile devices and worked with clients such as Sony, BMG, Mtv, Univision, ToneRoom and more.

Art Director Intern

J Walter Thompson

2004 – 2005

J Wakter Thompson is a legendary, worldwide Agency that i was fortunate to work for for a short time right out of school. As an intern I assisted the Art Directors and Copy Writers with day-to-day needs like magazine and newspaper ad's. I even developed a few story boards for some of their tier two accounts in the mid-west and southern regions.

Art Director Intern

J Walter Thompson

2004 – 2005

J Wakter Thompson is a legendary, worldwide Agency that i was fortunate to work for for a short time right out of school. As an intern I assisted the Art Directors and Copy Writers with day-to-day needs like magazine and newspaper ad's. I even developed a few story boards for some of their tier two accounts in the mid-west and southern regions.

Graphic Designer Intern

Jiberish Clothing

2003 – 2004

I lucked out with this internship. By that I mean that I loved working with this start-up. I designed a couple of the clothing companies 1st t-shirts and helped with logos and stickers. Jiberish has since grown in to a hugely successful Denver clothing company with stores in Salt lake City, Boston and of course Denver.

Graphic Designer Intern

Jiberish Clothing

2003 – 2004

I lucked out with this internship. By that I mean that I loved working with this start-up. I designed a couple of the clothing companies 1st t-shirts and helped with logos and stickers. Jiberish has since grown in to a hugely successful Denver clothing company with stores in Salt lake City, Boston and of course Denver.

Technician/Customer Service

Reed Photo Imaging

1999 – 2003

I started my 3 year position with Reed as a Customer Service rep, assisting our customers with film, printing and production needs. I then moved to a position as a Technician, scanning film on their Kodak-ProPhoto CD scanner.

Technician/Customer Service

Reed Photo Imaging

1999 – 2003

I started my 3 year position with Reed as a Customer Service rep, assisting our customers with film, printing and production needs. I then moved to a position as a Technician, scanning film on their Kodak-ProPhoto CD scanner.

Education

Bachelors

Art Institute of Colorado

2002 – 2004

Bachelors

Bachelors

Art Institute of Colorado

2002 – 2004

Bachelors

HS Diploma

RedWood High School

1986 – 1989

HS Diploma

HS Diploma

RedWood High School

1986 – 1989

HS Diploma

Interests

Graphic designCampingMountain bikingSnowboardingTravelHikingFilmPhotoshopFlashAirbrushPainting photographyCollecting dunniesAdmiring lifeIllustrator

Industries

Creative AgenciesLifestyleOutdoorSnowStreetwear

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