Mark Lukas: Senior Designer/CEO in Walnut, CA

This is my freelance DBA. I specialize in print and digital design.

Created both small and large scope print and digital projects from concept to completion. Met with internal and external clients to determine project goals and needs, coordinated with vendors to get pricing and obtain finished collateral. Kept track of work-flow including project changes, status, and final approval. Responsible for keeping all design projects on deadline. Assured that brand standards were maintained across all platforms. Projects included but were not limited to: photo retouch and compositing, brochures, both digital and print booklets, illustrations, logo design, IG animations, FB ads, online ads both static and animated, large print banners, large printed wall art, presentations in both Keynote and Powerpoint as well as several art installations throughout my tenure.

Created a variety of collateral for client use. Meet with clients to determine scope and direction of projects. Worked with vendors in obtaining print pricing and final art. Other duties included: Ripping film, printing oversized graphics from Epson poster maker, coordinating project traffic and basic website maintenance.

Taught design principles and related software. Reviewed student projects and suggested improvements. Mentored students in regards to career goals and artistic pursuits. Additional duties included; coordinating and implementing student portfolio reviews as well as creating curriculum for various courses.

Taught design principles and related software. Reviewed student work and suggested improvements. Mentored students in regards to career and artistic goals. Additional duties included: creating curriculum for new classes, reviewing student portfolios and assisting with campus art shows.

Taught design principles and related software. Reviewed student projects and suggested improvements. Viewed student portfolios and advised changes. Mentored students in regards to career goals and art related pursuits. Additional duties included: Writing course curriculum and teaching photography basics.

Created and instructed workshop in Adobe After Effects. Workshop covered basic motion graphics as well as other programs associated with After Effects. Student’s personal After Effects projects were reviewed and improvements suggested.

Created collateral for use in stores worldwide. Designed projects from concept to completion. Tasked with job tracking, obtaining final art approval and reviewing and rewarding vendor bids. Assured that brand standards were maintained in all print collateral. Directed both product photo shoots and shoots involving model talent.