* This resume focuses on my NYC experience. I'm happy to talk about my previous years in Austin by request. I have some good stories!
EXPERIENCE
rick martin creative
CONTRACT DESIGNER | 2019 - PRESENT
In-house and remote work with national and local clients involving:
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Branding, package design and copywriting for a spicy new food product line
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A design system for an AI-assisted corporate fraud detection application
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Exploring the world of passive income by launching an enamel pin company
PRODUCT DESIGNER | 2012 - 2019
Making teacher’s lives easier and helping kids get excited about science.
A challenging multi-year project to develop Amplify’s immersive print/online K-8
science curriculum, now serving over five million students in 50 states.
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Provided design solutions for print, web and app-based educational products
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Conducted user testing and classroom observations
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Recruited/managed in-house and remote design teams
VISITING INSTRUCTOR | 2009 - 2012
A chance to give back to my industry by educating younger, hungrier competitors.
I taught Design Procedures 1 & 2, classes that familiarize students with the technical and conceptual aspects of design software and how to apply those tools to real-world projects.
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Lesson planning
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Classroom management
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Computer lab support
FREELANCE | 2005 - 2012
An unexpected dream job designing for America’s Finest News Source.
Provided print, web and broadcast art direction for several national humor and
pop-culture properties, collaborating directly with editorial, sales and development teams.
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Online store design and maintenance (including store product design)
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Print design assets for newspapers, books and t-shirts
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Design team and intern recruitment/management
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Coordination with sales teams on marketing and product integration opportunities