Graphic/User Interface Designer
Portland, Oregon Area
- Current
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- Graphic Designer at Cary Design Group
- Past
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- User Interface Designer at Empire Group, Inc
- Designer at Jade Bunker, Curious Creative Designs (Self-employed)
- Graphic Designer and Marketing/PR Specialist at Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson & Hook
- Graphic and Web Interface Designer at Erb Memorial Union
- Education
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- University of Oregon
- Connections
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- Industry
- Design
- Websites
Jade Bunker Gonzáles’s Summary
Design is problem solving. I love the double challenge of creating a solution that is both functional and beautiful.
My work extends across media, including print, screen and identity branding. I am seeking a work environment that will continually challenge me with a strong work/play ethic and tough standards that yields creative thinking and smart design concepts. I am a doer and a practical perfectionist with a keen eye for kerning and leading, texture and color, and the budget and deadlines. My toolbox includes strong conceptual, design, typography, photography, drawing/painting/cutting, writing and communication skills.
Jade Bunker Gonzáles’s Specialties:
Brand/Identity Design, Graphic Design, User Interface Design, Typography
Jade Bunker Gonzáles’s Experience
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Graphic Designer
Cary Design Group
(Graphic Design industry)
February 2007 — Present (2 years 10 months)
Cary Design Group is a full-service brand and identity firm specializing in strategy, positioning, brand building, corporate identity, marketing & design implementation.
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User Interface Designer
Empire Group, Inc
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
June 2006 — January 2008 (1 year 8 months)
Empire Group, Inc. is an award-winning full-service Interactive Agency that amplifies growing and evolving brands. Empire achieves this by providing high-quality services from discovery, integrated strategy, experience design, development, and eMarketing.
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Designer
Jade Bunker, Curious Creative Designs (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Graphic Design industry)
February 2001 — January 2008 (7 years )
Freelance Graphic Artist and Entrepreneur: Led design direction, maintained client relationships, and managed budgets and deadlines. Worked directly with small business owners and a variety of personnel in large organizations to tailor products to fit budget, personality, market, and timeline. Designed print materials, logo development, web sites, and branding strategies, packaged proposals, and managed print and web design strategies.
Clients: Oregon Quarterly, Devra Rooney Functional Metal Art, America West Builders, Northwest Biomedical Research and Consulting, HOPES Ecological Design Conference, UO Theater Department (This Ship of Fools), UO Donor Relations Office, Dr. Brandon Dentistry for Children and Teens, Zaragoza Construction LLC, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Sasser Wedding Invitations -
Graphic Designer and Marketing/PR Specialist
Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson & Hook
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Law Practice industry)
September 2005 — July 2006 (11 months)
Graphic Designer and Public Relations Specialist: in house work with leading family law firm to further develop their public image after a significant reconstruction, including logo refinement, letterhead, business cards, direct mailers, and marketing. As a PR specialist, I masterminded the application that won the Better Business Bureau Large Business of the Year award for Oregon and Southwest Washington, a first for a law firm, maintained media realtionships, and earned SKJ&H as much press as a large firm. My responsibilities also included working as a small one-woman design studio, working for businesses, “friends” and non-profit organizations affiliated with the firm.
Clients: Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson & Hook, Child Centered Solutions, Seth Crawford; Realtor, Charles Brown House, Rimrock Volleyball Club, Stimson Lumber, First Annual Fly Fishing Derby -
Graphic and Web Interface Designer
Erb Memorial Union
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
December 2002 — July 2005 (2 years 8 months)
Graphic and Web Interface Designer: Worked with focused team on concept development, pre-press and execution of wide print variety, web and kiosk design, with emphasis on execution of cohesive design and marketing solution in cost effective manner. Individual responsibilities included marketing, photography, web design, multimedia CD development, and client presentations.
Clients: UO Leadership Center, UO Donor Relations Office, Craft Center, Greek Life Office, Intermingle, Erb Memorial Union, Campus Food Services
Jade Bunker Gonzáles’s Education
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University of Oregon
BFA , Multimedia Design , 2000 — 2005
Rhode Island School of Design Summer Institute of Graphic Design (RISD SIGDs) Summer 2002
- Activities and Societies:
- Robert D. Clark Honors College, Presidential Scholarship, Architecture and Allied Arts David McCosh Memorial Award, Allen Hall Advertising, Graduated with Honors
Additional Information
Jade Bunker Gonzáles’s Websites:
Jade Bunker Gonzáles’s Interests:
Graphic Design, User Interface Design, Branding, Communication and Marketing
Jade Bunker Gonzáles’s Groups:
AIGA, YWCA Leadership Board
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University of Oregon -
University of Oregon Robert D. Clark Honors College
Jade Bunker Gonzáles’s Honors:
Interactive Media Outstanding Achievement Award for Creative Brand Communications Website, Interactive Media Outstanding Achievement Award for Wipf and Stock Publishing Website
Jade Bunker Gonzáles’s Contact Settings
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