RÉSUMÉ
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Multimedia Artist
Kevin has acquired years of expertise in design production, art direction, audio/visual production, web design services and large-scale murals.
Education
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
Audio Engineering and Percussion Studies
Studio One audio production for live performances and studio environments. Audio recording, editing, mixing and mastering. Percussion techniques on snare drum and marimba, music theory for composition.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor’s of Science
Media Arts & Computer Science
Adobe Creative Suite for web and print. Front-end web design, development, web usability and standards. Animation and video editing. Audio production, music history and music theory.
HERRON SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN
Visual Communication Studies
Advanced creative techniques in Adobe Creative Suite for web and print.
Knowledge
- Designing media and infographics that meet a creative brief.
- Executing multi-color print projects (ads, posters, products).
- Producing interactive web graphics (social media, google ads).
- Preparing images and color separations for screen printing.
- Recording and producing audio that exceeds standards.
- Editing video and crafting multimedia projects that shine.
- Painting full-scale mural graphics and prototyping the process.
Expertise
- Creative brainstorming and productive ideating to launch projects.
- Managing multimedia deliverables on-time and within budget.
- Formulating and pitching concepts to clients.
- Launching multimedia marketing and product campaigns.
- Coordinating social media updates and website engagements.
- Consulting on graphic design strategies and measurements.
- Adapting to new technologies and industry trends.
Skills
Interests
Work History
Graphic Production & Illustration Specialist
Kevin Fitz Multimedia · Freelance
United States · Hybrid
2000 - Present
Multimedia production, art direction, project management for independent businesses, nonprofits and music/arts clients. Promotional design graphics for print and web. Brand development, product labels and packaging. Large-scale mural production, live paintings & gallery exhibitions.
Web Design Development Specialist
Kevin Fitz Multimedia · Freelance / Agency
United States · Hybrid
2000 - Present
Front-end web production, project management for agencies, independent businesses, nonprofits and music/arts clients. Content management systems and Wordpress developer. Photoshop to HTML/CSS development, Jquery editing. UX/UI development and design prototyping. Website code auditing, troubleshooting and implementation. Web standards technician and website maintenance.
Screen Printer
Due West Press · Self Employed
Hailey, ID · Brick & Mortar
2014 - 2019
Co-owned and operated with my wife. Developed client relations, created artwork, produced and prepared graphics for screen print, dark room technician, multi-color screen printing, commercial sales of both client and personal printings.
Select Work Experience
Lead Web Designer, Developer and Project Manager
Boise, ID
Generating and maintaining the Treefort Music Festival external and internal website interfaces, behind-the-scenes artist upload forms and data collection, web data entry, UX/UI interfacing, PSD to HTML/CSS, Wordpress, Jquery, content management systems, site maintenance, commercial design and graphics.
Lead Web Designer, Developer and Project Manager
Boise, ID
Generating and maintaining the Duck Club Touring website interface, PSD to HTML/CSS, Wordpress, Jquery, content management systems, commercial design and graphics.
Graphic Designer, Art Director
Hailey, ID
Generating event promotions, posters and graphics for print and distribution. Commercial designs for magazine advertisements.
Graphic Designer, Art Director
Hailey, ID
Generating print graphics and label designs for their 16 oz. "to-go" cans. Coordinating print runs and distribution.
Graphic Designer
New England
Generating workshop promotions and graphics. Event posters for print and distribution. Commercial graphics and banners for the web and social media.
Lead Web Designer, Developer and Manager
Portland, OR
Generating and maintaining the IPRC website interface, PSD to HTML/CSS, Wordpress, Jquery, content management systems, commercial design and graphics.
Muralist, Graphic Designer, Web Designer
Portland, OR
Commissioned mural artist, managing large-scale painting with a great number of community volunteers. Generating and maintaining the IPRC website interface, PSD to HTML/CSS, Wordpress, Jquery, content management systems, commercial design and graphics.
Lead Artist and Screen Printer
Hailey, ID
Co-owned and operated with my wife. Client relations, lead artwork creation and image prep for screen print, dark room technician, multi-color screen printing, commercial sales of both client and personal printings.