ARTHUR SCHWIMMERPhone (250) 860 7466
E-mail arthur@arthur.info
Present
DesignMode Studios Inc., Kelowna, BC, Canada
Principal, Designer
Design activities related to the field of interior design, architectural design, branding and product design. Additional experience with: conceptual design, project management, programming, space planning, building code, universal design, materials, lighting, technical drafting and client presentations. For retails please refer to www.DesignModeStudios.com
04/2010
Independent Designer, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Web Developer, Graphic Designer
Conceptualize, design and produce graphic presentations for mediums such as: posters, leaflets, cards, CD trays, etc. Visual branding, editorial work and technical support provided as well. Design and produce full web sites for a diverse range of clients. The process typically involves information architecture, designing mock-ups for approval, slicing, producing flash animated components, html pieces and other code, extensive testing and search engine optimization. Also freelanced for other web companies, such as Spincaster and Dotcom Media Inc. For live portfolio please refer to www.Arthur.info/portfolio
06/2007
Artistech NewMedia Inc. - Kelowna, BC, Canada
Web Developer, Web Designer
Mainly responsible for designing web sites, graphic design and producing concepts for Internet sites and interfaces. Worked with flash presentations, and html/flash hybrid sites. The tasks typically involved using Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, CSS, PHP, hand coding HTML, JavaScript, ActionScript, etc. Also produced print work such as business cards, ads and newsletters, using mostly Illustrator and InDesign, both on PC and Mac. Also involved with extensive search engine optimization, information architecture, branding, presentations, seminars, customer support, system administration, basic mySQL database set-up, e-commerce, streaming media, contact management systems, consulting, e-newsletters, templates, optimization, and hosting management.
06/2006
Microsoft - Toronto, ON, Canada
Web Consultant, Web Editor
Worked on the Shopping Portal within the MSN.ca site. Managed XML, CSV and text feeds from major merchants. Responsible for the daily placing of the merchant's offers on the main page (approvals, link creation, scheduling and testing). Created contents and creative for the Seasonal Guides, and then translated these projects into live sites. Generated monthly stats for the merchants. Reorganized and standardized the shared file & folder system. Worked with various content management applications and different departments within the organization. Skills assessed by New Media Links, Toronto.
02/2006
Independent Designer - Toronto, ON, Canada
Web Designer
Responsible for the complete web presence of small businesses, involved with the information architecture, contents management, graphic design and web design. Web designer and web production artist for mid size companies like and the Sheridan College (migrated to a Cold Fusion server, worked under Fireworks with cmf includes, fixed the information architecture and improved the contents, navigation and visual styles). Utilized hand coding HTML, CSS, Java Script, Adobe Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver. Skills evaluated by agencies Aquent and Creative Niche.
08/2005
Cossette Interactive Media, Fjord – Toronto, ON, Canada
Web Developer
Produced lay-outs, code and graphics for large business accounts. Utilized hand coding for html, asp, java scripting and style sheets and Adobe Photoshop for the graphic templates. Worked in a team, involved in multiple accounts at the same time.
06/2005
Digital Cement - Toronto, Canada
Production Artist, Web Developer
Worked in the Web and Graphics department producing layouts, code, and graphics for use in clients' regular online business needs from e-newsletters to micro-sites. Utilized Photoshop and EditPlus for accurate hand coding and personalized experience. Made use of extensive testing procedures on most platforms and readers, ensuring wide accessibility. Primarily responsible for the development of the Bell Business Newsletter. Experience on processes involving other major corporate clients.
05/2002
The Roodkapje Public Arts Foundation - Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Art Director, Design Supervisor
Co-founded a non-profit foundation to support and promote upcoming talent in the field of contemporary arts. Main roles: Curator, multimedia studio coordinator, artistic leader for on-site projects. Leading a team, working with goals and production deadlines on tight budgets. In charge of the foundation's branding and marketing. Professional experience with the arts community and commercial assignments. Firsthand experience with: Internet promotion, print works, newsletters, 2D/3D projects, photography, film, animation, sound, lighting, stage performances and full-scale artistic productions.
present
Independent
Contemporary Artist
Important artistic experience in the field of multimedia arts and contemporary culture. Author of different thesis, and articles related to the implications of technology on the society. Held positions such as promoter, project coordinator, art director, member of board of directors, curator of exhibitions.