Wes Niven

Wes Niven

Freelance Graphic Designer · Wes Niven

Boston, MA

In My Own Words

I am a designer, illustrator and painter originally from Toronto, Canada, seeking a new challenge within a creative agency or the action sports/street-wear industry. Prior to completing a one year post graduate scholarship program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, I earned a Bachelor of Design from the Alberta College of Art and Design. I maintain my own freelance practice and work with clients who seek branding + identity design, illustration, commissioned paintings + murals, digital video production and motion graphics. My work has been featured by Graphis, Adweek, The Art Directors Club, SVA and more. Currently, I am a Graphic Designer at the Converse Inc. global HQ in Boston.

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

Wes Niven

2009 – 2017

I maintain my own freelance practice and work with clients who seek branding + identity design, illustration, commissioned paintings + murals, digital video production and motion graphics.

Graphic Designer

Converse Inc

2014 – 2017

Working closely with the brand and apparel graphics team at the Converse global headquarters in Boston, MA, to create art and designs based on seasonal concept/need. Other duties include but are not limited to: stretch assignments and energy projects for brand design, outlet, regions and special collections. Assisting the product development team with design functions, edits and preparation of artwork for printers, the submission of graphics to legal, documenting changes/needs to help the design team operate on a daily basis. Inspiration gathering through direct market shopping, local/international travel, and research online and in print.

Education

Bachelor of Design

Alberta College of Art & Design

2009 – 2013

Bachelor of Design

Undergraduate Scholarship

School of Visual Arts

2013 – 2014

Undergraduate Scholarship

Interests

Graphic designGraffitiMotion graphicsIllustrationMuralsCommissioned paintingsDigital video productionBrand design

Industries

Creative AgenciesFashionLifestyleMusicSkateSnowStreetwearSurf

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