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Jessica Latorre
Email: jessicalatorredesigns@gmail.com
Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicalatorredesigns
Portfolio: Available upon Request
Expertise
• graphic design
• retail/environmental design
• visual merchandising
• brand identity
• photo shoots/ styling
• window displays
• exhibition design
• 3D rendering
• effective management
Software skills: Mac & PC proficient,
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Vectorworks, Google Sketchup, Microsoft Office
Artistic skills:
Painting, Drawing, Photography, Set Design & Decoration, Carpentry, Silk-screening, Foam & Clay Sculpture, Mold making and Casting
Work Appeared in:
• Publication: Monumental - The Reimagined World of Kevin O'Callaghan by Deborah Hussey,
Kevin O'Callaghan, and Steven Heller 2010
• Publication: Art Directors Club Annual 2003
• TV: CNN American Mornings with Paula Zahn, “Making the Moost of It” 2002
Awards:
• Winner of Graphis New Talent Award - April 2004
• Finalist in Ed Press Awards - Best whole publication design: September 2001 issue
Exhibitions:
• Bodies the Exhibition - Worldwide Locations 2008 – Present
• Titanic the Artifact Exhibition - Worldwide Locations 2008 – Present
• Dialogue in the Dark - Atlantic Station, Atlanta Ga, 2009
• MTV Moonlighting - Grand central Station/ Art Directors Club - NY 2002
• Bed Bath and Bomb shelters - Art Directors Club - NY 2001
Accomplishments:
• Top Portfolio score in graduating class: School of Visual Arts NY, NY 2003
• Member of the United States Olympic Training Judo team: Colorado Springs, CO 1994-1997
Experience
Current - Contract Exhibition Designer/ Malone Design & Fabrication - Atlanta, GA April 2011-Present
Assistant Exhibition Designer/ Premier Exhibitions - Atlanta, GA 2008-January 2011
• Design traveling exhibitions for Bodies The Exhibition, Bodies Revealed, Tiitanic the Artifact Exhibition,
and for Dialog in the Dark, which include domestic and foreign venues
• Produce technical drawings for existing properties and for newly developed products, including rigging,
lighting, case placement, egress, electrical, and construction plans
• Create 3 dimensional renderings, and elevation packages detailing exhibits for installation purposes
• Supervise correct design instalation by local and contracted crew on site
• Partner with retail team to create shops, merchandise product, train retail staff, and develop
new products and packaging that adhere to brand guidelines
Visual Manager / Anthropologie - Atlanta, GA 2006-2008
• Develop all display; windows, platforms, home/apparel display, signage and all large scale installations storewide
• Create displays from materials that are resourceful, aesthetically appropriate and cost effective
• Consistently develop and maintain all aspects of their store environment to maximize sales
• Work in a collaborative relationship with Store Managers to provide continuous staff training on the Anthropologie
brand image, standards, and merchandising principles
• Partner with Department Sales Managers to maximize sales through product placement
• Supervise the receiving and display processes within the store
Art Director / do! Designs Inc - Atlanta, GA 2005-2006
• Performed lead role in the design and production of print, identity, packaging, multimedia, web design
• Developed business, managed vendors, served as client liaison, managed press checks, art directed photo shoots,
and supervised design team efforts
• Maintained production schedules and budgets
• Trained, supervised and provided art direction for junior designers
• Managed multiple, concurrent projects in different stages
Visual Lead - Window Designer / Mattel-American Girl Place - New York, NY 2003-2005
• Opened store, creating every on site display
• Ensure that all product on the floor is visually merchandised to ensure highest possible sales and visual appeal
• Collaborate with retail team on all new product floor moves and in-store graphics set-up’s
• Design and build 4 sets of windows displays monthly
• Work with marketing department in developing the brand and future product lines
• Manage a team of 5 visual merchandisers
• Work with our Chicago store to develop consistent visual designs to convey brand messages
• Establish budget and handle all expenses for creative department
Assistant Designer - Sports Illustrated for Kids - New York, NY 2000-2003
• Conceptualize designated department pages, advertorial pages, and features
• Hire and art direct freelance illustrators and designers
• Assist in on site photo shoots for upcoming magazine stories
• Work with Photo Editor and Art Director in the researching, buying, retouching, scanning of all photos and art
• Create and design weekly syndicated national newspaper strip related to the magazine
• Worked on the Dec 2000 Redesign of the overall Magazine
• Complete financial breakdowns of department expenses
• Manage all invoices and contracts for freelance artists
education
School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
• Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) 3D Design/Graphics Design
Textbooks are designed to present subjects such as geography, science, and math. These publications have layouts which illustrate theories and diagrams. A common example of graphics in use to educate is diagrams of human anatomy. Graphic design is also applied to layout and formatting of educational material to make the information more accessible and more readily understandable.
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