Damian B.

For the past decade or so, my skills in Graphic Design have developed along with an understanding of design in general. The range of ability I can utilize goes from touching up photos, and seamlessly mixing scenery and images together, to replicating a design style to keep a consistent form between artists and projects. Additional skills I have developed recently is composing CD packages, larger print media (Banners, posters, and large flyers), utilizing color-separations and converting for them (CMYK or RGB → Spot color) regarding printing for T-Shirts and stickers and any media that utilizes such methods of separations, and rebuilding images/logos from a low-resolution scan (say, a sticker) into a larger media adaptation, like a T-shirt printable (not easy, but I have an eye for recovering certain images/logos to within a good means of it's former glory; interpreting any type to as close to it's original typeface as possible). (UPDATE: Primary tools have changed from ADOBE to AFFINITY. SEE: Below) I have proficient skill in much of the Adobe Creative Suites ranging from CS1 to Present, with most of my proficiency existing within Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; and a good level of cross-application to further refine works and proper use of certain shortcuts (IE- Livetrace tool). Regarding Microsoft Office programs, I am quite familiar with Office 2003-Present, and with much of my free time, I continue to learn and extend my skills with Microsoft Excel making spreadsheets that can utilize basic logic, as well as execute some semi-complex math functions. I can essentially build calculators for various purposes, provided given one (from simple game rules and scorecards, to record/book-keeping tools (be it serious applications or not)). I continually look for new things to learn, and want to gain proficiency in skills I have gained from broadening my horizons. One such program which I am still acquiring familiarity with is Blender and other similar 3D art tools. I don't have many issues with 3D modeling itself, and have been taking my time learning how to further improve in other fields within (texturing and etc.), in my spare time. UPDATE: Primarily for affordability reasons: I have migrated my efforts from working with Adobe Products to working with Affinity Products. I found it much more beneficial to pay for a product once, and keep it, than to be bled dry by a subscription fee that can never be satisfied with one payment, and removes my ability to use it afterwards if I can't pay it. So, using logic: What yields a net gain between an Adobe subscription ($52/mo) and Affinity purchase (1-time payment of $50), for someone self-employed? Upwork, and potential clients using Upwork, please support Affinity. They do what Adobe used to do. TL;DR: I'm no longer using Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign). I now use Affinity (Photo, Designer, and Publisher). Despite the change in software, adjustments/changes are minor. I should still be able to export to what's needed, no less. Take this into account upon hiring me.