Ben Farber
Experienced Graphic Designer
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Ben Farber
New York
Hi my name is Ben Farber, currently I am creative free agent, with over ten years experience as a Graphic Designer/Production Artist. I specialize in Brand Identity, Corporate Communications and Marketing. I am seeking opportunities as a Sr. Designer.
benjamin.farber@gmail.com
718.872.8392 mobile
Ben Farber: Visual Thinker
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- Graphic Designer
- New York
Sep 2008 - Present - Kase Design
I seek a collaborative environment, where visual exploration is sought. As a designer I enjoy analyzing a problem and delivering solutions which satisfies the objectives of stakeholders and assist in building on a brands values. As a Graphic Designer, I have the opportunity to persuade an audience to take notice of their world. I enjoy conceptual challenges which stretch the imagination and dynamic interactions which are based in mutual respect. I always strive to create work which delivers positive experiences.
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- Freelance Production Designer
- New York, NY
Jul 2008 - Sep 2008 - Wolff Olins
Produced a diverse array of external and internal new business development projects; from case studies, presentation boards, and retouching photography. Clients included: Project Red, Pitney Bowes, Washington Mutual, Carter's.
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- Graphic Design Consultant
- New York, NY
Aug 2007 - May 2008 - Morgan Stanley
Developed a conceptual framework for a memorial exhibit design. Other achievements included translating brand standards into diverse internal and public facing marketing communications collateral. Work in collaboration with creative team, which includes Account Managers, Project Managers and Art Directors.
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- Freelance Graphic Designer
- New York, NY
Jun 2007 - Aug 2007 - The Wall Street Journal
Designed branded presentation graphics for the marketing and advertising sales division of WSJ. Worked independently and with Art Directors and stakeholders to develop new marketing collateral and print advertisements.
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- Graphic Design Consultant
- New York, NY
Jan 2007 - May 2007 - Gruzen Samton Architects, LLP
Interpreted sketches and renderings from architects and developed presentations for RFP's and bids submissions; seen by developers and stakeholders. Supervised graphics department. Worked on an independent schedule, and assisted with new business development. Presentation work included:
• Liberty National Luxury Residences – Power Point Presentation
• Domodedovo Master Plan – bid book and Power Point
• NYCTA – RFP for Brighton Beach Line, Power Point
• 50 West Street – Presentation graphics
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- Freelance Production Designer
- Seacacus, NJ
Dec 2005 - Jul 2006 - Panasonic (NA)
Resolved production design issues, developed marketing materials and implemented branding within an extremely busy internal production and design department. Coordinated project schedule with supervisors.
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- Graphic Designer
- Upper Saddle River, NJ
Dec 2003 - Dec 2005 - Hunter Douglas Contract
Integrated marketing and design as lead designer in an internal marketing team, for a division of Hunter Douglas. Interpreted business objectives into cohesive marketing.
• Developed numerous marketing initiatives that leveraged the core businesses exposure by 15%.
• Redesigned a 100 page marketing and sales binder; resulting in 25% growth in net sales.
• Increased company profile in the Hospitality sector, through re-designed e-mail marketing effort.
• Integrated marketing campaigns through a new web sites that reinforced the brands strategic values.
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- Contract Art Director
- New York, NY
Aug 2003 - Nov 2003 - McGraw-Hill/Sweets
Consulted within the architectural publishing group. Responsibilities included the design and production of more than 36 Sweets architectural catalogs.
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- Graphic Design Consultant
- New York, NY
Jul 2002 - Mar 2003 - Stanley Kaplan
Redesigned standardized testing materials for middle school students. Worked independently and in collaboration with Editors, Art Directors, and Project Managers.
Education
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- BFA, in Graphic Design
- Providence, RI
Sep 1991 - Jun 1995 - Rhode Island School of Design
Graphic Design course work focused on: Typography, Color Theory, Visual Language, and Design History
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