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LEGALZOOM Product Illustration

2010-02-25T23:11:00.000-08:00

As part of the LegalZoom.com product rebranding, I created a series of product illustrations to showcase the updated packaging. The illustrations reflect the modern, professional and secure messaging of the LegalZoom brand.

Beardo

2008-02-21T15:43:00.000-08:00

A self portrait.

H.E.A.R.T. Website

2007-08-30T16:59:00.000-07:00

H.E.A.R.T. provides advanced healthcare and emergency response training for medical professionals. Their website needed to be simple enough for busy medical personnel to find out about their services and class times. I designed and programmed it with this objective in mind and integrated a Google Calendar for easy schedule updating by the site administrator.

KITH & KIN Logo

2007-08-30T16:46:00.000-07:00

I designed this logo for Kith & Kin, a small custom jewelry designer. They wanted something elegant and feminine and indicative of their handcrafted products.

MMM...PAPER Website

2007-07-26T21:43:00.000-07:00

mmm...paper creates custom paper products including stationery and invitations. They wanted a clean, contemporary website that was easy to navigate and showcased their extensive line of stationery. I designed the website from start to finish, coded in standard-compliant CSS and maintain the site with periodic updates.

MMM...PAPER Yuminess Logo

2007-07-26T20:48:00.000-07:00

mmm...paper is Seattle based custom stationer specializing in fine paper products. I created this logo for mmm...paper's do-it-yourself brand.

WOMEN IN FILM/GM Opportunity Poster

2007-07-26T16:45:00.000-07:00

For Women In Film Los Angeles' Annual Crystal+Lucy Awards Gala, I was asked to create an on-site poster advertising the event opportunity raffle. The poster was created in two colors and echoed the night's elegant theme.

WOMEN IN FILM/GENERAL MOTORS ALLIANCE Golf Ad

2007-07-26T16:35:00.000-07:00

As National Presenting Sponsor of the Women-In-Film Malibu Celebrity Golf Tournament, GM took out a full page ad in the event program. I designed the ad on their behalf and even photographed the event to document their participation and exposure on-site.

WOMEN IN FILM Event Poster

2007-07-26T16:24:00.000-07:00

At over 7 feet tall, this large-format poster announced the Houston Chapter of Women In Film's annual Reel Stars of Texas Awards, honoring two stars of the hit TV show Grey's Anatomy. Playing off the medical theme, I designed the poster and saw it through to completion.

WOMEN IN FILM/GENERAL MOTORS ALLIANCE Event Ad

2007-07-26T16:20:00.000-07:00

As National Presenting Sponsor of Women In Film, General Motors took out a full page ad in the event program. I designed the ad on behalf of GM and Women In Film and produced it for print.

RALPH EDWARDS Productions GSC Ad

2007-07-26T16:11:00.000-07:00

Every year the Gameshow Congress hands out the Ralph Edwards Career Community Achievement Award to honor those who exemplify the qualities of it's namesake. Ralph Edwards took out a full page ad in the event program congratulating the recipient. I designed the ad and produced it for print.

WISHWORKS Grass Roots Logo

2007-07-26T16:03:00.000-07:00

WISHWORKS Grass Roots Logo

WishWorks provides support for the activation of the UAW-GM/GM/Make-A-Wish sponsorship. The WishWorks Team help identify, manage and coordinate promotional events and wish grantings and wanted a logo to echo their viral efforts to prospective sponsors.

RALLPH EDWARDS PRODUCTIONS Bob Barker Ad

2007-07-26T12:03:00.000-07:00

As the man and his company that gave Bob Barker his start on television, Ralph Edwards Productions took out a full page ad in the Hollywood Reporter commemorating Bob Barker's 50th year on television. I designed the ad as a fitting tribute to two lifelong friends.

CROWN CUSTOM IMPORTS Website

2007-02-27T22:22:00.000-08:00

CROWN CUSTOM IMPORTS Website
http://www.crowncustom.com

Crown Custom Imports is the premier supplier of Spekva custom wooden countertops. They needed a websie that positioned their brand as ultra-premium and professional. The site includes interactive images, a Flash-based gallery and product information. We also created a dealer-only login area where they can download products specifications, order forms and literature.

WOMEN IN FILM Flash Video Player

2007-02-13T15:45:00.000-08:00

WOMEN IN FILM Flash Video Player

Women In Film wanted a place to showcase it's current library of video content highlighting it's programs, grant winners and member's contributions. The logical solution was a dynamic Flash-based pop-up player window. I designed the interface and navigation scheme and managed the project through completion.

RALPH EDWARDS PRODUCTIONS Emmy Ad

2007-02-12T10:10:00.000-08:00

RALPH EDWARDS PRODUCTIONS Variety Magazine Ad

When the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences handed out it's first Emmy Award, Ralph Edwards Productions was there. 60 years later, they both celebrate a long history of groundbreaking television. Ralph Edwards Productions placed a full page ad in Variety Magazine to congratulate the Academy and comemerate their own success. I designed and produced the ad for submission.

Jeff Schmidt Resume

2000-11-22T23:22:00.000-08:00

Jeff Schmidt
Graphic Designer
San Gabriel, CA 91775
626.285.9113 (h)
626.319.1156 (c)

jeff@digitalschmidt.com
www.digitalschmidt.com

:: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

March 2008 - Present

LegalZoom.com, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

Type of Business: Legal Services

Position: Sr. Graphic Designer

Performed lead role in the design and production of print, identity, packaging, multimedia, web design, email/newsletter design & online advertising
Managed vendors & contract designers
Attended press checks and coordinated projects with outside vendors
Designed user interfaces for web applications utilizing UI/UX best practices

April 2006 - March 2008

Ralph Edwards Productions

Hollywood, CA

Type of Business: Television & Film Production, Cause Marketing

Position: Sr. Graphic Designer

Designed and produced creative supporting marketing, television & film production and business development
Performed lead role in design and development direction of websites, print advertising campaigns, signage & event collateral
Managed freelancers, contract employees and outside vendors

March 2002 - April 2006

The Relizon Co.

Brea, CA

Type of Business: Commercial Printing, Document Management & Fulfillment

Position: Graphic Designer

Provided consultation and design of business collateral and forms for Healthcare Division utilizing corporate graphic identity standards and practices.

March 1999 - March 2002

Full Moon Interactive / L.A. Interactive

Los Angeles, CA

Type of Business: Internet Architect

Position: Designer/Art Director

Lead art direction, design and production of websites and online advertising for Fortune 500 companies and Internet start-ups.

:: EDUCATION

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Pomona, CA

BA, Art with emphasis in Graphic Design

June 1998

:: SKILLS / SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

Strong working knowledge of the following software/technologies:

Macintosh OSX, Microsoft Windows (All Versions), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), Quark Xpress, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Netscape Navigator, Outlook Express, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Freehand, Macromedia DreamWeaver, HTML, Javascript, CSS, Blog Implementation, CMS Development & Design.

Other potentially useful information:

Strong working knowledge of computer hardware, software & networking (Mac/PC), large format digital printing and inkjet printing, prepress production and commercial offset printing, web and internet technologies.