EXPERIENCE
Animal Adventure
Contract Graphic Designer | Hopkins, MN Winter 2017–Present
Work with Marketing Coordinator & Director to gather product needed to be photographed.
Prepare, assemble, and photograph product. Organize, format, and edit images for print
and digital ready applications to be used by product retailers like Target. Update product
line presentations. Work with Marketing Coordinator to create product line sheets, trade show
licensing boards, and POG mock ups.
Vibram USA
Graphic Designer | Concord, MA Fall 2014–Winter 2016
Collaborated with marketing team, partner agencies, and retail partners to assure consistent
brand messaging by creating trade show graphics, print collateral, digital campaigns, and
storefront campaigns. Managed projects and project assets from design to print production
and installation. Created, maintained, and distributed assets to and collaborate with global
leaders in the outdoor retail industry. Was able to adapt to ever-changing environment with
time-sensitive, complex projects.
Catalyst Magazine
Art Director & Designer | Iowa State University Fall 2013–Spring 2014
Led critiques, collaborated with designers, problem solved with creative director and
designed layouts.
Rüster Sports
Graphic Design Intern | Des Moines, Iowa Summer 2013
Balanced multiple projects involving the design, budgeting, proofing, and media presence
in a fast-paced work environment.
FREELANCE
Foundations Chiropractic
Freelance Graphic Designer | Nashua, NH Summer 2014
Engaged in active communication with client to create logo for their startup chiropractic
clinic in Fountain City, Wisconsin.
Ascension Health Chiropractic
Freelance Graphic Designer | Davenport, Iowa Spring 2014
Corresponded with client to develop a logo, brand identity, and brand collateral for their
startup chiropractic clinic in Davenport, Iowa.
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
Minnesota Chapter | Winter 2016–Present
Boston Chapter | Summer 2014–Summer 2015
Iowa Chapter | Spring 2013–Summer 2014
Student membership and participated in portfolio boot camp event.
HONORS & AWARDS
Alpha Lambda Delta / Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society
Iowa State University | Spring 2011–Fall 2014
Dean’s List
Iowa State University | Six Semesters 2010–2013
33rd Art & Design Annual Exhibition
College of Design, Iowa State University | Fall 2013
Graphic Design Excellence Scholarship
College of Design, Iowa State University | Spring 2013
Harry K. Watts Scholarship Nominee
College of Design, Iowa State University | Spring 2013
EDUCATION
Iowa State University
BFA in Graphic Design
Ames, Iowa May 2014
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe: InDesign, Illustrator,
Photoshop, Bridge, After Effects,
Flash, HTML & CSS
Microsoft: Word & PowerPoint
Other: Acrobat, Cinema 4D, Sketch
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
RYAN N PAULAITIS
ryanpaulaitis@gmail.com
630-991-1169