Steven Held Graphic Design
I'm available for freelance projects and hire
Creative Navigation – Graphic Designer • June 2011 – Feb. 2012
Conceptualized, designed and developed award winning print and web designs for high-end summer camps
Avocet Communications – Jr. Graphic Designer • Aug. 2010 – Feb. 2011
Worked closely with major clients in the Denver area to create the look and feel of their campaigns. Designed for print, web, and television commercials, including branding, concept creation, packaging, logos, animation and websites. Assisted in marketing and securing new clients
UW-Information Technology – Support Technician • 2004 – 2010
Assisted faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the University of Wyoming with first-level computer support. Communicated in real-time to troubleshoot and problem solve
The Navigators – Eagle Lake Camp Counselor • May - Aug. 2009
The lead designer at camp responsible for the weekly production of camp videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and leading a cabin of boys, age ranges from 8 to 18, in various activities at a Christian summer camp
Research Technology Corp. – Graphic Design Intern • April - Dec. 2008
Responsible for the layout and cover design of a 250-page product catalog, an 80-page general RTC magazine, and various other smaller pamphlets and web design. Designed logos, banners, and general promotional materials for trade shows
Featured Work – The Battle Between Minimalist and Psychodelic Design • 2011
StevenHeld.com and my portfolio were featured in an article about the differences between psychodelic and minimalist design. Other designs featured were from CocaCola, VW, Apple, Fed Ex, Levi's, MTV, Carbon Made, and students from the Kent State MFA Graphic Design program.
Best Packaging – Art Directors Club of Denver • 2010
Four of my pieces were chosen in the ADCD student design show featuring the best design work from Colorado and surrounding states. My Oil/Vinegar packaging design was selected for Best Packaging.
James Victoré – University of Wyoming Artist in Residence • 2010
Attended a week-long intensive graphic design workshop at the University of Wyoming, taught by the renowned graphic design comrade, James Victoré.
David Carson – University of Wyoming Artist in Residence • 2009
Was 1 of 12 students selected from the University of Wyoming to participate in a semester class taught by graphic designer, David Carson.
Adobe CS5: Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premier Pro, Indesign, Dreamweaver, and Flash. Programming languages: Actionscript 2.0 and 3.0, HTML5, CSS3, Jquery and java. Skilled in Photography and Video-Production.
Download a printable PDF version of my 2012 graphic design résumé