Michael J. Silber
Brooklyn, NY
michaeljsilber@gmail.com
Brooklyn, NY
michaeljsilber@gmail.com
SKILLS
After Effects, Drawing, Fireworks, Flash, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Illustration, Illustrator, Indesign, Interaction Design, Keynote, Motion Design, Painting, Photography, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Premiere Pro, Printmaking, Sketch,
Video Editing, Visual Design, Web/Mobile Design
After Effects, Drawing, Fireworks, Flash, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Illustration, Illustrator, Indesign, Interaction Design, Keynote, Motion Design, Painting, Photography, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Premiere Pro, Printmaking, Sketch,
Video Editing, Visual Design, Web/Mobile Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
SKDKnickerbocker
Associate Creative Director
New York, NY: Sep 2017 – Present
Associate Creative Director
New York, NY: Sep 2017 – Present
• Developing creative concepts for targeted digital campaigns
• Working with clients to create and implement communications strategies
• Copywriting for pitches, websites, scripts, banner ads, and social posts
• Overseeing production for print and digital deliverables
Droga5
Freelance Graphic Designer
New York, NY: Dec 2013 – Present
• Leading production design of The New York Times and MailChimp Campaigns
• Building print mechanicals, web/mobile apps, banner ads, and animated GIFs
• Working with clients to create and implement communications strategies
• Copywriting for pitches, websites, scripts, banner ads, and social posts
• Overseeing production for print and digital deliverables
Droga5
Freelance Graphic Designer
New York, NY: Dec 2013 – Present
• Leading production design of The New York Times and MailChimp Campaigns
• Building print mechanicals, web/mobile apps, banner ads, and animated GIFs
Cloudberry Creative
Freelance Interactive Designer
New York, NY: April 2015 – Feb 2016
Freelance Interactive Designer
New York, NY: April 2015 – Feb 2016
• Consulting with clients to identify and resolve design problems
• Generating style guides, wireframes, and spec sheets for design/development
• Designing screens and components for responsive web and mobile platforms
SELECT FREELANCE CLIENTS:
R/GA, Wunderman, Hearst, MKTG, Kamio,
Rich Talent Group, Uncommon Schools
Freelance Art Director/Graphic Designer
New York, NY: Jan 2012 – Present
• Branding, logo design, graphics, illustration, editorial layouts, and presentations
• Web/mobile design, motion design, video editing, and storyboarding
• Creative concepting, ideation, and copywriting
ACCOUNTS CLIENTS:
Anthem BlueCross, Ben & Jerry’s, Bulleit, Capital One, Chase, Chobani,
Coca-Cola, CVS, Dixie, Google, Harper’s Bazaar, Johnsonville, MailChimp,
Popular Mechanics, Prudential, Redbook, Samsung, The New York Times,
TIAA, Toyota, Under Armour
URJ Books and Music
Art Director (Art and Design Manager)
New York, NY: Aug 2006 – Dec 2011
• Managed all graphic design projects and production work
• Designed book covers/interiors, promotional/web content, and branding system
Art Gallery/Studio Work
Gallery/Studio Assistant
New York, NY: Jun 2005 – Apr 2006
The Drawing Center, Peter Halley Studio, Denise Green Studio
• Generating style guides, wireframes, and spec sheets for design/development
• Designing screens and components for responsive web and mobile platforms
SELECT FREELANCE CLIENTS:
R/GA, Wunderman, Hearst, MKTG, Kamio,
Rich Talent Group, Uncommon Schools
Freelance Art Director/Graphic Designer
New York, NY: Jan 2012 – Present
• Branding, logo design, graphics, illustration, editorial layouts, and presentations
• Web/mobile design, motion design, video editing, and storyboarding
• Creative concepting, ideation, and copywriting
ACCOUNTS CLIENTS:
Anthem BlueCross, Ben & Jerry’s, Bulleit, Capital One, Chase, Chobani,
Coca-Cola, CVS, Dixie, Google, Harper’s Bazaar, Johnsonville, MailChimp,
Popular Mechanics, Prudential, Redbook, Samsung, The New York Times,
TIAA, Toyota, Under Armour
URJ Books and Music
Art Director (Art and Design Manager)
New York, NY: Aug 2006 – Dec 2011
• Managed all graphic design projects and production work
• Designed book covers/interiors, promotional/web content, and branding system
Art Gallery/Studio Work
Gallery/Studio Assistant
New York, NY: Jun 2005 – Apr 2006
The Drawing Center, Peter Halley Studio, Denise Green Studio
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute
New York, NY: 2011 – May 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Communications Design
Graduated with Honors and Distinction
Awarded for Excellence in Academic Achievement
New York, NY: 2011 – May 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Communications Design
Graduated with Honors and Distinction
Awarded for Excellence in Academic Achievement
Connecticut College
New London, CT: 2000 – 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa,
with Honors and Distinction
New London, CT: 2000 – 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa,
with Honors and Distinction