Josh Podolske

Current

• Associate Art Director at Seattle Bike Supply

Past

• Freelance Graphic Designer at josh podolske
• A/R Self Serve Warehouse at IKEA

Education

• Art Institute of Seattle
• The Art Institute of Las Vegas

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Graphic Design

Websites

• www.joshpodolske.com
• www.redlinebicycles.com
• www.seattlebikesupply.com

Josh Podolske’s Summary

•Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
•Two years as an art director in a fast paced environment
•Proficient in both Mac (OS X) and PC (Windows/Windows XP) platforms
•Experience estimating production costs, obtaining quotes and bids, and attending press checks
•Knowledge of the print manufacturing process including: pre-press, digital/offset printing, binding/finishing
•Experience with current digital camera photography techniques, color correction, and outputting for print
•Experience with overseas vendors, and preparation of files for manufacturing of products
•Adept to manage design projects from concept to finish in a fast paced environment where deadlines are essential
•Capable to clearly present ideas and concepts in both small and large groups
•Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and follow through on work
•Self-motivated, flexible, creative and resourceful
•Able to work successfully with all levels of management

Josh Podolske’s Specialties:

• Experience with overseas vendors, manufacturing and printing

Josh Podolske’s Experience

• Associate Art Director

  Seattle Bike Supply

  (Graphic Design industry)

  March 2006 — Present (3 years 5 months)

  Josh Podolske is a graphic designer, residing in Tukwila, Washington, which is a suburb of Seattle. His current role is Associate Art Director for Seattle Bike Supply, makers of Redline Bicycles, Pryme Helmets, Inline Cycling Parts, Potenza Cycling Gear, & Torker Bicycles. Along with the Creative Director, Evan Moss (www.mightymoss.com), they produce everything print related coming from SBS.

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  josh podolske

  (Graphic Design industry)

  March 2004 — May 2006 (2 years 3 months)

  POW Gloves-2005, designed 2006 apparel, hangtag’s and stickers
  Casual Industries-2005, apparel designer
  Eat It! Boardwear-2005, apparel and promotions designer
  Foiled Again-2005-2007, Women’s apparel designer
  Denali Sports-2005-2007, University/College apparel designer
  Independent Industries-2005, designed hangtag’s, & apparel concepts

• A/R Self Serve Warehouse

  IKEA

  (Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; IKEA; Retail industry)

  May 2003 — March 2006 (2 years 11 months)

  Oversaw 2006 expansion of the Self Serve warehouse, managed staff, retail & merchandising experience, in a high volume setting. Problem solving and customer service leader. M.A.S.T. (Manager and Specialist Training) participant

Josh Podolske’s Education

• Art Institute of Seattle

  AA , Graphic Design , 2003 — 2005

  Activities and Societies:

  Work, School, Work, School. No time for activities.

• The Art Institute of Las Vegas

  Graphic Design 2001 — 2003

Additional Information

Josh Podolske’s Websites:

• www.joshpodolske.com
• www.redlinebicycles.com
• www.seattlebikesupply.com

Josh Podolske’s Interests:

art,design,biking, white water rafting, photography, architecture, modernism, reading

Josh Podolske’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• job inquiries
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• reference requests
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