Nika Gvozden

SUMMARY:

3 + years of experience in graphic design and prepress. Problem-solving attitude and a creative mind are what keeps me up to any task. Great understanding of print production process, detail-oriented with a high level of competency in use of Adobe Creative Suite. Passionate about illustration and motion design, always up for new challenges.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Applied Arts

Academy of Applied Arts – University in Rijeka, Croatia

Oct. 2009. – Aug. 2013.

Industrial Design

School of Applied Arts, Rijeka, Croatia

Sept. 2005. – May. 2009.

EXPERIENCE:

Prepress Technician / Graphic Designer

Mar. 2016. – Jan. 2018. Ri-Telefax d.o.o

• Designed all visual materials and delivered print-ready files.

• Mastered a structured prepress workflow while keeping up with a tight deadline.

• Created over 100 unique ads for the company’s clients.

• Worked closely with our marketing team to fit our client’s needs and budget.

• Designed company’s social media materials.

• Developed web page graphics and layouts.

• Created animated tutorials for web page users.

• Archiving and back-up graphics project files on a weekly basis.

• Worked with CMS platform.

• Good understanding of web and print size.

Project Manager

Dec. 2014. – May. 2015. Multiple Sclerosis Society PGC

• Branding, identity design.

• Filmed and edited the video campaign.

• Project photographer, over 2.000 children from age 3 to 18.

• Photo editing for over 5.000 photos.

• Followed deadlines and delivered print-ready materials.

• Promotional activities, such as interviews and event photography.

• Collaborative communication with the Museum.

Junior Graphic Designer – Internship

Dec. 2013. – Dec. 2014. Youth Association Regional Youth Info Center Rijeka

• Created designs for association’s campaigns.

• Printed designs – flyers, publications, roll-ups, and other promotional materials.

• Hand-drawn animations for various projects.

• Managed youtube channel for a radio show; created visuals and edited audio for over 60 episodes.

• Digitalization and editing over 50 video files.

• Project manager for national tolerance day.

• Created graphics templates and organizing files for the future intern.