Jason Ott

Graphic & Print Design, Illustration

JasonOtt

Cincinnati, OH

I am seeking employment as a Graphic Designer, Print/Pre-Press Technician, or Illustrator.


859-282-9876 mobile

Experience

  • Freelance Designer
    Cincinnati, OH
    May 2001 - Present
    Ott Design

    • Freelance design including: logos, promotional materials, CD and DVD covers/inserts, brand identity packages, and commissioned fine art for a wide variety of clientele.
    • Familiarity with the inner workings of a print house and the requirements of a well-built file enables me to design material that requires minimal pre-press at the print company, resulting in savings for the client.
    • Prioritizing, tracking, handling, and maintaining records of the elements, costs, and time schedules of multiple projects.
    • Design layout, including typography and graphic elements, to meet project specifications.

  • Graphic Designer
    Cincinnati, OH
    Jan 2010 - Present
    Rivercorp Publishing

    Rivercorp is a publisher of business directories and university coupon magazines.

    • Creation of new ads and modifications of previous ads using PageMaker, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
    • Performing routine website maintenance.

  • Digital Pre-Press Operator
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Feb 2005 - Nov 2007
    KDM Printing

    • Pre-Press: Working in a Mac environment using Photoshop, Illustrator CS3, Quark Xpress, Freehand & InDesign. Formatting/revising client-provided artwork. Providing bleed, trim and registration marks. Matching colors using the Pantone system. Creating die-cut pieces for package design and 3D standees, etc. Interacting with clients, outside artists and designers, sales/marketing, and customer service personnel via phone and email. Prioritizing projects according to deadlines and complexity. Maintaining an archival file system for storage and retrieval (also reorganized physical file storage archives for maximum efficiency). Utilizing FTP for management of client files. Occasionally, creating original artwork to client specifications.
    • Press: Using HP 5000 series and Vutek UV 200/600 digital printers, and NovaCut vinyl graphics plotter. Officially Vutek certified. Printing of banners, posters, standees, and a wide variety of point-of-purchase displays and materials. Laminating and dry-mounting printed material. Personally overhauled company’s laminating process for maximum efficiency.

  • Advertising Designer
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Mar 2000 - Jun 2003
    Ireland Technologies

    • Creating promotional artwork designed to generate sales and educate the public about services offered.
    • Utilizing Photoshop and Illustrator to produce dynamic and eye-catching designs.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree: Graphic Design / Illustration
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Sep 1999 - May 2003
    University of Northern Iowa

    A Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design. Other areas of artistic pursuit included: Illustration, Publication Design, Typography, Layout, Logo Design, 3-D Design, Painting, Drawing, Metals Fabrication, Woodworking.

  • Web Design Certification
    Cincinnati, OH
    Nov 2008 - Jan 2009
    ProTrain / True North Career Services

    ProTrain gave me the basic fundamentals in the use and implementation of core web design standards and practices. My training included the use of HTML, XHTML and Javascript to be put to use with such software as Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks to create well-planned and executed websites.

Software Packages


  • Software Packages

    • Adobe CS4 including Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, InDesign
    • Microsoft Office Suite (focus on Word & PowerPoint)
    • Pagemaker
    • Quark Xpress
    • Suitcase

    Experienced in both Mac and PC formats