Experience
Illustrator and Designer
Christopher Acree Designs
I am an experienced designer and artist with a proven record of productivity and creativity, and am expertly proficient in all Adobe design software. I am also a skilled illustrator and painter. I’ve worked in screen printing, sign painting, illustration, package design, marketing/advertising, motorcycle painting, logo design/branding, and album layout.
Graphic Artist
Anderson Studio, Inc.
Design and illustration for high-end t-shirt screen printing. Full-color designs for award-winning company, including color separations, film output, simulated process, and handcrafted illustrations. Various clients from the music and automotive/motorcycle industries.
Lead Graphic Artist
Whole Foods Market
Hand-painted and detailed artistic store signs and graphic design for advertisement and marketing department. Also, floor and window painting, various printed ads (billboards, banners, magazine and newspaper ad layouts, and logo designs), and general signage for entire grocery store.
Graphic Designer
Digital Blue, Inc.
Developed advanced packaging and design concepts for consumer electronics company under big-name licenses such as Disney and LEGO. Primary in-house product and mock-up photographer, as well as main illustrator. Primary designer of popular children’s camera.
Graphic Artist
Trader Joe’s
Created handcrafted in-store illustrations and advertisement for natural foods grocery store. Assisted other store artists in manifesting themed, eye-catching displays and signage.
Education
Associate of Arts in Graphic Design
The Art Institute
Specialization in illustration. Awarded “Best In Show” for Senior Portfolio.
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, ImageReady, Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, Quark, Separation Studio, Pen and ink, Violin