CONTACT
zackbelsky@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Graphic DesignER
Icon Tech Studio–Ann Arbor, MI
May 2018–Present
Develop beautiful, fully responsive website designs, with a focus on a great user experience, a strong cohesive brand presentation, designed with a goal oriented approach with the client and all involved stakeholders. Some logo design and developing other branding elements. Light print work including booklets, business cards, signage, liquor bottle label designs. I am responsible for developing strong client relationships, collaborating effectively with internal creative team, project managers, and business development team.
Graphic Designer
EMU University Galleries
September 2017–April 2018
Coordinated with students, curators, and faculty to design promotional materials for gallery shows and lectures. Responsible for designing, ordering posters, gallery wall vinyls, and postcards. Provided assistance with exhibition installations. Designed and screen printed Winter Semester 2018 Gallery Calendar. Developed visual identity for ‘Person/Place/Identity’ symposium. Worked closely with Gallery Director to ensure proper deadline schedule and management.
Graphic Designer
EMU Diversity & Community Involvement
May 2016–September 2017
Created poster designs for events hosted by Diversity & Community Involvement Center at EMU. Collaborated with coordinators and students to develop appropriate design concepts. Facilitated in-house printing as well as worked with outside vendors to produce shirts, pamphlets, and postcards. Redesigned logos of all DCI centers to comply with new university brand guidelines. Designed new employee handbook for future graphic designers.
Graphic Designer
EMU University Marketing
January 2017–April 2018
Created digital and print publications for internal and external materials, with a mission of improving student enrollment. Worked with a small team to develop and implement university-wide marketing campaigns. Communicated with department and organization leaders on campus to conceive and develop designs. Responsible for maintaining relationships with outside vendors for print materials, online advertisements, and digital billboards. Part of university rebranding initiative and implementation team in summer of 2017.
music director/Pianist
Dixboro United Methodist Church
August 2014–Present
Prepare music selections for chancel choir, praise band, and youth choir. Lead and conduct rehearsals. Prepare and perform weekly piano music for worship service, including preludes, offertories, postludes, and hymns. Organize guest musicians and other special music performances. Hire and manage two student interns every academic calendar.
EDUCATION
BFA Graphic Design
Eastern Michigan University
AWARDS
Annual Juried Student Show
First Place
January 2017
Ford Gallery - Ypsilanti, Michigan
Self Contained
Solo Exhibition
September 2017
IGG Gallery - Ypsilanti, Michigan
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Logic Pro
Photography & Studio Lighting
SketchUp
Cinema 4D
Screen Printing