EDUCATION Fashion Institute of Technology, State Univ. of NY BFA Graphic Design - May 2008 AAS Communication Design, Summa Cum Laude
Lehigh University BA Journalism, Minor: Studio Arts May 2005 - Summa Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE March 2010Present
Freelance Designer/Artist for businesses nationwide Clients Include: V Foundation for Cancer Research, 380 Companies, Work included promotional illustrations, press packages, advertisements and garment design
March 2010April 2012
Creative Director, Siesta Key University Corporate identification, all product designs and artwork, advertisements, promotional devices, in-store displays, environmental design, production management / fi le handling, packaging and marketing.
Nov 2008March2010
American Outsourcing Solutions LLC Graphic Designer / Acct Liaison Gannett Press, Produced prepress advertisements for various metropolitan newspapers: Typesetting, color toning, graphic/logo rendering and electronic processing
April 2008July 2008
BRDAR Design, Intern Utilize graphic design skills to assist in design and production at small New York City advertising fi rm for luxury brands in the fashion sector
May 2007Oct 2007
Greek Conde Nast - Vogue, Assistant to Elsa Giannakoudaki Copywriter credits for DKNY feature Assist on various design projects
Jan 2005May 2005
Lehigh University Sports Media and Information Reported for Lehigh Athletic’s Website Event Press
Jan 2005Mar. 2005
Pulse Weekly Entertainment Newspaper - Allentown, PA Processed and selected reader inquiries for various editorials
Leigh Kosloski 5400 W. Parmer Lane #1425 Austin, Texas 78727 570.814.1990 leighkoslos@gmail.com www.leighkosloski.carbonmade.com
SKILLS Computer: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Web Graphics All Social Media Tools (Twitter, Blogs, etc.) Proficient in Microsoft and Macintosh Programs Educated in Associated Press Media Guidelines Basic HTML / Website Construction Knowledge Studying HTML and CSS Illustration, corporate identification, typographic, environmental/display, print design, publication design, promotional/marketing design, garment graphics, web/blog design Creative, detail-minded, flexible, team-oriented, energetic, innovative, results-driven, works well independently, highly analytical, exceptional communication skills, multi-task oriented Diverse interests/influences: fashion, classical and contemporary art and design, pop-culture, countercultures, extensive music and fi lm knowledge, former ballet dancer -13 years experience, active in local art community
ADVERTISING PUBLICATION DESIGN CORPORATE IDENTIFICATION WEBSITE AESTHETICS ILLUSTRATION