Kacy Howerton
Address
Illustration | Web | Graphic Design
12227 NE 75th St Kirkland, WA 98033
WHO I AM
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I am Kacy Howerton. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I am incredibly curious, fearless, and meticulous. I'm a designer and builder of simple beauty. I spend most of my time creating, learning, and searching for my magnum opus. My goals in life are simple: to work in a great environment, learn something new everyday, create art, feel stimulated, have fun, feed my family, and... ...Be happy. Let’s build something together! Check out my stats to see why I am the man you need to hire!
SPECIALTIES
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Logo Design
UI / UX Design Branding
Illustration & Concepts
SOFTWARE & HARDWARE
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01 Computer
02 Knowledge
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Adobe Dreamweaver Adobe Flash/Edge HTML5 & CSS Javascript & Jquery 3D Max AutoCad Mac Windows Wacom Tablet
Grid & Layout Good sense for typography Command of Color theory Image editing Web usability Interface Design Prototyping & fabrication Skilled with Wacom tablets Google Analytics & SEO
LANGUAGE SKILLS
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Contact
kacycouture.com Portfolio 1+206 992 6666 kacy@kacycouture.com
web design kacycouture.com apparel + print kacyhowerton.prosite.com
EDUCATION
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From September 2013 to January 2014 Industrial Design & Fabrication Makerhaus, Seattle, WA
From June 2011 to August 2013 Advanced Web Design Art Institute, Seattle, WA
WELL ROUNDED Advanced level
From April 2001 to July 2003 Advanced Graphic Design & Illustration Art Institute, Seattle, WA
WORK EXPERIENCE
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From 2014 to 2015 Production Artist Lucky Scooters, Redmond, WA
From 2010 to 2014 Project Manager Modern Shelter, Seattle, WA
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From 2007 to 2010 Retail Merchandising REI Inc., Redmond, WA
From 2002 to 2003 Graphic Design Intern Design Elements Inc., Seattle, WA
CORE SKILLS
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* Foresight & skills to ensure strict deadlines while remaining focused on project quality. * Familiarity with the physical properties of media & materials including : Paints, inks, light, & transfers to metals & alloys, plastics, wood products, & textiles. * Strong understanding & application of materials, software & processes. * Capable of interpreting & executing creative briefs, plans, drawings, drafts & sketches. * Rapid 2D ideation, storyboarding, wireframing, communication & problem solving. * Design & team management. Strong interpersonal skills. Focus on teamwork & verbal communication. * 3D Printing / fabrication (cutting, grinding, finishing, sculpting, wood lathe, metal lathe, 3-axis mill, vacuum forming, rapid prototyping, molding, casting). * Merchandising, sales, & account management.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
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ENGLISH PNW accent SPANISH Basic level
Street Art
Yoda
Woodwork
Robotics
Science
DIY
Hacks
Gaming
Adventure
Stories
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