Table of Contents Resume The Cheese Fest Berare University The Sting Residence Life (SPSU/KSU) Doodles Simply Sir Productions
RESUME
Desmond Hilson, Jr. I am a multifaceted designer, with concentrations in the areas of graphic design, motion/animation, video production, and photography. I use my wide range of skills to craft ideas into concepts to create solutions for any problem.
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designxdesmond.com dhilsonjr@gmail.com
Education
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New Media Arts Bachelor’s of Arts Kennesaw State University 2013 - 2016
Professional Skills
Graphic Design
Art Direction
Illustration
Print Production
Branding
Motion Graphics
Photography
Computer Animation
Experience Graphics Coordinator, Gourmet Foods Intl., December ‘15 - Present • Design and oversee the print production of marketing materials for company and external brands. • Redesigned the brand identity of one of the company’s flagship multi-city events. • Integrated my skills in photography, and video production to enhance the capabilities of the marketing/graphics team. • Advise design concepts to the company president and marketing manager to enhance the products and services we produce.
Editor-in-Chief, The Sting (SPSU/KSU), May ‘14 - December ‘15 • Directed a staff of Editors, Photographers, and Layout Designers to produce a monthly student lifestyle magazine to a university of 32,000 students. • Organized and implemented creative marketing campaigns to further increase readership and promote the publication abroad. • Represented the publication as a liaison across Kennesaw State University (formerly Southern Polytechnic State University).
Communications Coordinator, SPSU Residence Life, May ‘14 - August ‘15 • Developed campaigns and design concepts with the Assistant Director of Residence Life to facilitate an enhanced wellbeing and stay of on-campus residents. • Coordinated the design and production of print and digital marketing materials and documentation. • Managed social media, and interdepartmental network to keep the flow of information up to date and concise.
Freelance Designer, Simply Sir Productions, June ‘11 - Present • Established brand identities and designs for marketing materials. • Oversaw the photography and video needs of clients from the Weather Channel to the Georgia World Congress Center Authority.
e s e e h C THE CHEESE FEST
The Cheese Fest
As Graphics Coordinator for Gourmet Foods International I was assigned with the rebranding and production of event materials for one of the company’s flagship events. The event currently takes place in Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Houston and gives guests rare access to a variety of cheese producers from all around the world.
Creative Fields: • Art Direction • Event Identity Design • Graphic Design • Video Production
Booklet Design | The Cheese Fest
Voting Token | The Cheese Fest
Pin Design | The Cheese Fest
Print Advertisement | The Cheese Fest
Save The Date Card | The Cheese Fest
T-Shirt Design | The Cheese Fest
Event Badge | The Cheese Fest
Email Blast Design | The Cheese Fest Web Reskin Design| The Cheese Fest Poster Design | The Cheese Fest
Photo by Emily Schultz
Event Badge | The Cheese Fest
Photo by Emily Schultz
Photo by Emily Schultz
Mailchimp Email Design | The Cheese Fest
Directional Sign Post Design | The Cheese Fest
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UNIVERSITY
BERARE UNIVERSITY
Berare University Berare University, Inc was a freelance project I was hired to create the brand identity, apparel line designs, website, and stationary for. It was the first project that put me in charge of creating an entire t-shirt line but also design all print and web material. It was a great first. I felt very pleased with the outcome.
Creative Fields: • Brand Design • Apparel Design • Web Design
Apparel Design | Berare University
Style Guide | Berare University
Brand Identity | Berare University
Mobile Web Design | Berare University
Information Card Design | Berare University
Apparel Design | Berare University
Apparel Design | Berare University
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L I F E S T Y L E
M A G A Z I N E
THE STING
The Sting
In my time working with The Sting, SPSU/KSU’s student lifestyle magazine I have scaled the ranks from starting off as a video production assistant to eventually leading the publication as Editor-in-Chief. Always one to help in any way I can, outside of my duties as Editor I also lent my time to photojournalism, layout design, video production, and social media management.
Creative Fields: • Editorial Management • Art Direction • Layout Design • Photojournalism • Creative Marketing • Budget Management
Creative Direction | The Sting Layout Design | The Sting Photojournalism | The Sting
Editorial Writing | The Sting
Layout Design | The Sting
Creative Marketing | The Sting
Layout Design | The Sting
Editorial Writing | The Sting Photojournalism | The Sting
Layout Design | The Sting
Editorial Writing | The Sting
Social Media Management | The Sting
Video Production | The Sting
RESIDENCE LIFE
Residence Life (SPSU/KSU)
I worked under the Associate Director of Residence Life as the Communications Coordinator where I was responsible for coordinating the design, and production of marketing materials among tasks like social media, and interdepartmental communication management.
Creative Fields: • Communication Coordination • Graphic Design • Social Media Management
Photography | Residence Life
T-Shirt Design | Diversity Week
Flyer Design | Diversity Week
Photography | Move-in 2015
Volunteer T-Shirt | Diversity Week
Wall Decal Design | Residence Life
Renewal Poster | Residence Life
Flyer Design | GiG Week
DOODLES
Doodles
On an average day you can find me lounging around during my free time (whenever I can find it) doodling away on my iPad Mini, or Surface Pro 3. I always keep a stylus on hand because you never know when inspiration will hit you. These are the results of those hits. Enjoy!
Creative Fields: • Digital Illustration • Vector Illustration
Digital Illustration | Carefree
Carmen
Digital Illustration | Mayo Grey
Digital Illustration | Melanin Rose
Vector Illustration| Mountain Range
Vector Illustration | Chomper
Digital Illustration | Beast
Vector Illustration | Broom
adventure time
Vector Illustration| Adventure Time
Vector Illustration | Sam at Sea
Digital Illustration | Firefly Field
Vector Illustration | Marley the Dog
Digital Illustration | Lady Liberty
Digital Illustration | Self Portrait
Digital Illustration | Friday
Vector Illustration| Phil the Photg
Digital Illustration | Jackie Roxx
Digital Illustration | The Ordinaries
SIMPLY SIR PRODUCTIONS
Simply Sir Productions
I’m a firm believer in that one of the biggest challenges we face is when we decide to challenge ourselves. So, I have taken it upon myself to not just let my courses dictate my learning experience, but the real world itself. From digital photography, video production, graphic design, web design, illustration, and motion graphics I have honed my skills by accepting freelance work to a wide variety of clients from the Weather Channel to the fashion designer, Sherie L. Nevett.
Creative Fields: • Brand Design • Apparel Design • Photography • Video Production
Fashion Photography | Sherie L. Nevett
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Logo Design | Maya GG
Photography | Elevate
Street Photography
Portrait Photography | Alia Jay
Fashion Photography | Rose Noir
Street Photography
Street Photography
Landscape Photography
Landscape Photography
Fashion Photography | Sherie L. Nevett
Fashion Photography | Sherie L. Nevett
Editor, Additional Photography: Desmond Hilson, Jr. Director, Writer, Producer: Pel Tedder Cinematography: Alice McGown Sound Editor: Grahm Kicklighter, II
Shelter
A documentary offering a sobering look at the ‘new’ homelessness. Both young and old share stories of how they came to call the streets of Atlanta and transitional shelters home.
Story, Screen Writer, Director, Editor, Narrator, Additional Photography: Desmond Hilson, Jr. Story, Cinematography: Al Marks Story: Jem Welch Cast: Tristan Dallas, Vince Fraumeni
Keys to The Soul
When you lose your vision in life, the road to regain it is a lonely stroll down a dark path. But with all travels in darkness, be wary with who you meet along the way.
Cinematography, Editor,: Desmond Hilson, Jr. Featuring Lennox Reid (Lennox Ave)
Photo ATL: Lennox Ave
Photos convey great stories that transcend the hundredths of a second in which they are taken. Photo ATL is a mini documentary series where I capture the stories of photographers as they capture the stories and moments of Atlanta.
Video Reel
Motion & Animation
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