General info
Denver, CO
Visual designer with in-depth experience in both corporate and agency environments. Expertise in illustration, interaction design, interface visual design, infographic design, icon design, web design, graphic design, project management, and client relations. By nature, a self-motivated resourceful creative with a passion for visual design that facilitates a positive user experience.
My professional interests include visual design in all mediums. Interface design in games, film, and applications. Infographics, digital and fine art, interface technologies, illustration, data visualization, and motion graphics.
Experience
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- Interface Designer
- Denver, CO
Jun 7 - Present - EffectiveUI
Conceptualized and designed the user interactions and visual look and feel for variety of Flex and Flash based web and desktop applications.
• Designed and created software application skins that complimented the client brand and the user experience
• Conceptualized and designed animated transitions for various interactive elements within the application
• Produced conceptual sketches and two or three different approaches for every project
• Created information architecture diagrams in the form of site maps, user flow charts, persona’s, and wireframes
• Brainstormed with design team innovative techniques of which to deliver enhanced user experiences
• Gathered information architecture, usability, and visual requirements
• Supported and worked with usability testing team
• Created styleguides and production design assets for all applications
• Worked with in-house developers and clients to ensure visual consistency and adherence to agreed upon information
architecture
• Supported and worked with usability testing team
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- User Interface Artist
- Louisville, CO
Jan 8 - Jun 8 - NetDevil
Responsible for assisting in creating the look and feel of the in-game user interface / heads up display for the 8yr+ kids based MMO LEGO Universe game.
• Created game play interface elements and animation that complimented the LEGO brand and its overall kid experience
• Supported and worked with usability kid-testing team
• Collaborated with teammates within a SCRUM workflow environment
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- Interaction Designer
- Boulder, CO
Jun 6 - Jun 7 - textureMedia
Planned the navigational structure, designed the interface requirements, and supported content inventory needs for a variety of interactive projects including: websites, kiosks, Flash applications, and database-driven web applications. Acted as an end user advocate and participated in identifying both client and user requirements by determining an appropriate architecture and content structure.
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- Web Designer
- Boulder, CO
Aug 2 - Jun 6 - IBM
Responsible for design, development and localization of web pages and microsites for the European versions of IBM Printing Systems Division public facing web sites. Heavy emphasis on page layout, design and usability within all sites utilizing the latest in web standards, HTML, CSS and Javascript. Conceptualized and project managed a variety of rich media deliverables including Flash presentations, streaming video, DVD authoring and banner ad creation.
Education
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- Bachelor Science in Multimedia
- Denver, CO
Aug 1999 - Jun 2002 - Metro State College of Denver
Miscellaneous
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- Software, Programming Languages, Platforms
Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash, Flex, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Bridge, Acrobat, InDesign, Keynote, Painter, Processing, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Actionscript, XML, Basecamp, OmniGraffle, Microsoft Visio, Project, MAC OS X, Windows. Familiar with Maya, Poser, Cinema 4D, 3D Studio Max
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- Links
Portfolio / Art
www.jeremygraston.com
www.theantiproject.com
Professional
Linked In www.linkedin.com/in/jeremygraston
Twitter www./twitter.com/jgraston
Del.icio.us www.del.icio.us/sushidub
Contact
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- Phone
720.985.6694
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- Address
2495 Winona Ct.
Denver, CO
80212