J.D. Hillen

Current

• Owner / Designer at Null Pixel Design

Past

• Flash Developer at Propaganda3
• Interactive Designer at Perceptive Software
• Interactive Web Designer at LaGarde

• Graphic Designer at Adknowledge

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Education

• Kansas State University

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Industry

Graphic Design

Websites

• My Company

J.D. Hillen’s Summary

As a designer, I have a responsibility not only to create visually stimulating web applications and graphics, but push the medium beyond its current limits. My objective is to create seamless integration of visual elements and programmed logic. The practice of web standards for image optimization, back end coding, and Actionscript is something that is an absolute necessity in my designs.

I pride myself on my knowledge of design standards for both Flash and other HTML based projects. Having the experience to working with multiple clients to achieve goals has enhanced my communication skills. Handling multiple projects that have rigid deadlines and many intricate details is also not a problem. My key to juggling many tasks is organization. Staying organized plays a large role in my creative process. I also enjoy problem-solving and the opportunity to learn and grow as a designer with each project. The reason I became a designer is to produce fluid works that inspire the user.

J.D. Hillen’s Specialties:

Graphic Design, Web Development, Interactive Media, Flash Development, Creative / Art Direction, User Interface Design, Dynamic Application Development, Actionscript, HTML, CSS, 3D Modeling, Animation, Illustration, Branding and Identity Design, Print, Advertising, Online Marketing

J.D. Hillen’s Experience

• Owner / Designer

  Null Pixel Design

  (Graphic Design industry)

  September 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)

  Serves as a portfolio and personal project online entity. I use NullPixel as a freelance identity for small projects with quick turn around times. I am also in the process of evolving NullPixel into an Actionscript and Flash standards resource for designers.

• Flash Developer

  Propaganda3

  (Privately Held; Internet industry)

  July 2008 — March 2009 (9 months)

  Design and implement interactive flash content for a web based audience.

• Interactive Designer

  Perceptive Software

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)

  August 2007 — May 2008 (10 months)

  Participated in the planning and development of web banners, animations, interface design, story boarding, interactive video, screen savers, and online video players. While at Perceptive Software I made the transition from Actionscript 2 to Actionscript 3 focusing on object-oriented programming. I also maintained a Dashboard system that displayed company news and events throughout the company’s HQ building. The main components where Flash CS3, Actionscript 3, as well as graphics from Illustrator and Photoshop. While there I contributed to several Bronze Quill Award winning marketing campaigns. I also volunteered as a K-State Alumni Ambassador to new and perspective employees.

• Interactive Web Designer

  LaGarde

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

  October 2006 — March 2007 (6 months)

  Communicated and worked with customers to design and implement their web store using LaGarde’s flagship product, StoreFront. I also worked in a team environment on a variety of clients including McFarlane Toys, the Detroit Pistons, as well as many small, privately owned businesses. I was also responsible for redesigning LaGarde’s homepage as well as creating new marketing material for the sales team. Specialized in Flash Design for LaGarde’s creative team.

• Graphic Designer

  Adknowledge

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

  January 2006 — October 2006 (10 months)

  Designed email marketing material that would be sent to a customer base, numbering in the millions. I worked in an open design environment where I was encouraged to explore many design techniques. I also developed banner advertisements for Facebook and MySpace, both static and animated. Created 3D graphics for Marketing collateral using Cinema 4D.

J.D. Hillen’s Education

• Kansas State University

  BFA , Graphic Design - Digital Art , 2001 — 2005

  Activities and Societies:

  AIGA, Boy Scouts of America, Manhattan Music Coalition, Big Cats

Additional Information

J.D. Hillen’s Websites:

• My Company

J.D. Hillen’s Interests:

Computers, Internets, Actionscript, Design, Music, Art, Twittering

J.D. Hillen’s Groups:

AIGA, Kirupa.com, gotoAndLearn.com

J.D. Hillen’s Honors:

Art Scholarship Exhibition - Kansas State University - 2004 / 2003 / 2002
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout - 2000

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