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Alfred G. Assin

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Work Experience

Principal
Mr. Grey Design
Aug 2006 – Present

  • Conceive, create, and carry out identity campaigns that power new and revamped restaurant, hospitality, retail, and luxury brands
  • Spearhead client acquisition and manage branding projects through fruition
  • Art Director for all print and digital products

Project Highlights: BioFulcrum identity, Solid Biosciences logo, Amex / Peter Max gift cards, Quest Diagnostics appointment mobile app, Zen Palate identity redesign

Senior Designer
Thinkso Creative
Jan 2013 – June 2015

  • Developed the identity for agency’s largest client
  • Designed and developed themes and ancillary material for client conventions
  • Managed projects from ideation through production

Project Highlights: KCG brand vision book, KCG annual report, All Breed Training & Rescue logo and identity system, Oportun logo and identity system

Art Director
AgencySacks
Mar 2011 – Dec 2013

  • Specialized in content for high-end luxury products and firms
  • Primary Art Director for all mobile and online projects
  • Primary Art Director for identity and branding projects

Project Highlights: Douglas Elliman website redesign, Fontainebleau identity redesign and web advertising, Rosewood banner advertising, Leading Hotels of the World print and banner advertising

Senior Designer
Graj + Gustavsen
Jun 2007 – Sep 2008

  • Designed and developed identity and packaging systems for several apparel brands
  • Researched and presented imagery, logos, and graphics for client mood boards
  • Designed and constructed brand build-outs and client presentation materials

Project Highlights: Harley-Davidson apparel logos and packaging, Köppen logo and packaging, Haspel logo and identity redesign

Senior Designer
slover [and] company
Jul 2003 – Jul 2006

  • Developed more than 20 logos, along with packaging, signage, menus, and identity manuals for Wynn Las Vegas
  • Designed, developed, and project-managed outdoor advertising campaigns
  • Managed logo and identity projects throughout the studio

Project Highlights: Wynn Las Vegas crest, Wynn Encore logo, DB Brasserie menus, Goldenpoint outdoor advertising, Uno Chicago Grill menu and collateral design

Creative Director
Wishbone ITP
Jan 2002 – Jun 2003

  • Managed a studio of five designers
  • Collaborated with the head copywriter to develop award-winning branding campaigns
  • Used proprietary process to craft new-product introductions

Project Highlights: Levitra logo, EpiPen “Play It Safe” campaign, Plavix DTP mailers

Instructor
Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY
Sep 2001 – Dec 2001

  • Visiting professor

Classes: Intro to Computer Design & Intro to Packaging Design

Designer
slover [and] company
Apr 2001 – Aug 2001

  • Developed logo exploration and concepts for clients’ new marketing initiatives
  • Designed and created packaging comprehensives for marketing programs
  • Developed style guides for new logos

Project Highlights: Cartier Centennial logo (brass-plate version at 52nd & Fifth), Leading Jewelers of the World identity (won the firm the W.B. David campaign)

Designer
Frankfurt Balkind
Nov 1999 – Mar 2001

Project Highlights: Cornerhardware.com logo, Goldman Sachs identity, Sanctum identity

Designer
Daniel Scharfman Design
Sep 1996 – Nov 1999

Project Highlights: Chase Workspace identity, Columbia Law School Magazine, Saffron 59 identity


skills

  • InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap
  • UI/UX for web and mobile
  • Branding and identity expertise
  • Identity and style guide design and copywriting
  • Art and photo direction
  • Leader and mentor to team members

Education

Noble Desktop

Certificate in Web Design
Awarded January 2016

Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY

B.F.A. in Graphic Design
Awarded June 1996
Graduated Cum Laude

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A.A.S. in Advertising Design
Awarded June 1993
Graduated Magna Cum Laude


independent coursework

The New York Code + Design Academy

  • User Interface & User Experience Design 101

Noble Desktop

  • Web Development Level 1
  • Web Development Level 2
  • JavaScript & jQuery
  • Mobile & Responsive Web Design
  • HTML Email
  • Photoshop for Web Design & UI

BRIC Media Education

  • Motion Graphics with After Effects
  • Video Editing with Premiere

Aquent Gymnasium (online)

  • Coding for Designers
  • UX Fundamentals

organizations

AIGA

Supporting Member since 2008

Freelancers Union

Member since 2006