Sierra Skidmore

Current

Founder at Skidmutro Creative + Layout

Past

Art Director at Connors Advertising and Design
Graphic Designer at Hollister Publications
Assistant Graphic Designer at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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Education

Drexel University

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Graphic Design

Websites

Sierra Skidmore’s Summary

In April of 2004, I started a small design studio, Skidmutro, and it has grown from a 1-person studio to a full-service graphic design firm supplying a variety of design services including advertising, brochures, cover-to-cover publication design, direct mail, event collateral, identity systems, invitations, posters, promotions, signage and more.

Some of my recent and ongoing projects include:

Modernism Magazine: 13 issues completed; Average 120 pages/ issue; 8.5"x10.875"; perfect-bound; 4-color; international distribution.

Style 1900 Magazine: 13 issues completed; Average 100 pages/issue; 8.5"x10.875"; perfect-bound; 4-color; international distribution.

2008 US Open Sponsorship Package: Client – United States Tennis Association; 90+ pages; 9"x12" 3-ring binder with blind emboss; 4-color interior; distributed to sponsors of the US Open including Lexus, American Express, XM, and more.

Lenovo (formerly IBM Computing Division): A variety projects including Tradeshow Banners and Booth graphics, Building Wrap announcing Microsoft Vista, Invitations, Postcards, HTML Emails, Onsite Guides, Signage, and more.

Sierra Skidmore’s Specialties:

Magazine Design, Event Collateral Design, Brochure Design, Book Design, Multi-page Layouts, 4-color process, Pre-press production, Website Design

Sierra Skidmore’s Experience

Founder

Skidmutro Creative + Layout

(Graphic Design industry)

April 2004 — Present (5 years 4 months)
Art Director

Connors Advertising and Design

(Graphic Design industry)

January 2004 — March 2004 (3 months)

Senior Art Director in charge of overseeing all Real Estate Projects—including logos, advertising, brochures, floorplans, site maps, websites, media kits, billboards, sales office design and more—for D’Anastasio Corp., Heritage Building Group, Elliott Building Group and Westrum Development Company.
Graphic Designer

Hollister Publications

(Graphic Design industry)

June 1998 — December 2003 (5 years 7 months)

Managed and designed a variety of projects from conception
to production including:
- feature articles, ads, and covers for two international magazines.
- Newspapers In Education (NIE) supplements and Teacher Guides for a variety of clients including: The Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Newspapers, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and many more.
- Advertorials and Special Advertising Supplements for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Inquirer Magazine.
- Logos, postcards, brochures, and newsletters for various clients.

Managed a team of designers in conjunction with the art director.

Kept all software and hardware up-to-date throughout the office.
Assistant Graphic Designer

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

June 1996 — June 1998 (2 years 1 month)

Assistant Graphic Designer in charge of 1-4 color brochures, posters,
newsletters, letterhead, business cards, appointment cards, note pads, envelopes and more.