Allison Munden
805.806.0044 Allison.munden.94@gmail.com
EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University
BFA: Department of Art & Design - Sept. 2019 - Jun. 2021
Graphic Design Concentration - Summa Cum Laude
San Luis Obispo, California
EXPERIENCE
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Kimley-Horn - Phoenix, AZ - Jul. 2021 - May 2022
Worked with a specialized AEC marketing team to design proposal covers, templates, layouts, and supporting graphics for public, private, and government clients. Created presentations and multimedia graphics. Developed before-and-after photo simulations and aerial map exhibits for public engagement. Created and produced unique trade show graphics. Collaborated with engineers, project managers, and technical staff on project efforts. Developed and maintained materials within both corporate and client branding guidelines.
BYZANTIUM ART DIRECTOR
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, CA - Sept. 2020 - Jun. 2021
Responsible for overseeing the design and layout of Cal Poly’s annual award-winning literary journal. Crafted the visual strategy and thematic concepts of the publication. Managed content, budget, and contact with printers. Created style guides to ensure the continued quality of the journal. Worked alongside editing team to aid in content selection.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND PRINT SPECIALIST
The UPS Store - Nipomo, CA - Dec. 2016 - Jun. 2021
Coordinated, scheduled, and monitored printing and production services. Provided consultations and quotes to clients during project development regarding services, budget, and concepts for visual communication. Exercised knowledge of production costs, graphics software, printing processes, and organization of strict deadlines. Managed design and billing for over 200 active client accounts.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER - EDITORIAL LAYOUT
Vraaja Yoga - Nipomo, CA - Oct. 2018 - Oct. 2020
Extensive client project setting and designing a series of full-length, hardcover textbooks to be used for yoga instruction courses. End product of three complete volumes that feature over 300 pages each. Project required photography, photo editing, technical illustrations and diagrams, cover artwork, front/back matter, content editing, and copyrighting. Project scope also included regular updates of website and social media pages to generate interest in courses and materials.
SKILLS
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
Vector-based illustration
Logos and graphic elements
Marketing and branding
Graphs and charts
ADOBE INDESIGN
Styles and templates
Editorial layout
Grid systems
Desktop publishing
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
Photo editing
Image restoration
Photo retouching
Digital painting
ADOBE XD
UX/UI design
Prototyping
Web screen design
Mobile app screen design
ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS
Motion graphics
Animation
Visual effects
AR components
OTHER SKILLS
Mac OS and PC
Microsoft Office Suite
3D modeling (Maya/Sketchup Pro)
Marketing
Brand identity development
