Dave Janusko

Experience

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  Pluzynski and Associates

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

  Assistant Art Director / Production Artist

  Production of Coach Leatherware catalog. (Paste-up and comp work)

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  Anderson & Lembke / Chiat/Day

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

  Graphic Designer / Production Artist

  Principal production artist working on all accounts under two art directors. (Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator and paste-up)

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  MacWEEK Magazine

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  Pre-Press Technician

  Production of weekly magazine. Worked closely with art directors and editorial staff in a fast-paced environment. (Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator)

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  ComputerLife Magazine

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Graphic Designer / Production Artist

  Freelance production of Photoshop artwork for CD-ROM projects. (Photoshop, Illustrator)

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  My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2004

  Guitarist

  Principal touring guitarist.

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  Jimmy Inc.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Graphic Designer / Production Artist

  Freelance graphics and production work. Created magazine and newspaper ads and brochures.

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  J.Brown / LMC Group

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Graphic Designer / Production Artist

  Freelance graphics and production work. Created magazine and newspaper ads and CD multi-media projects. Created new business presentations. (Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator)

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  Dave Janusko Music

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2012

  Producer / Composer

  Sole proprietor / business owner, developed relationships with agencies and independent studios including Hoffman Lewis, Studio B, and others to create music for clients like McDonald’s, 24 Hour Fitness, Google, and more. Collaborated with various creative teams to concept, compose, and produce original music for TV ads and internet videos.

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  LeapFrog

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2003

  Freelance Graphic Designer / Production Artist

  Packaging design and production. (Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator)

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  DK Design Studio, Inc.

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Freelance Graphic Designer / Production Artist

  Various print projects. (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

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  Gap Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2006

  Freelance Production Artist

  Built mechanicals and helped coordinate layout for various print projects, including hang tags, postcards, and in-store signage.

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  Metrodigi, Inc

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2012

  Graphic Designer, eBook Designer

  Converted printed books into iPad, Kindle, Nook, and other tablet formats for various clients, including Time/Life and Pearson Education. Extensive use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and iBooks Author.

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  Sugar Digital

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2013

  Photo Retoucher

  Photo retouching and compositing in Photoshop for various clients, including Tazo Tea and the National Guard.

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  Levi Strauss & Co.

  Apr 2013 - Feb 2017

  Senior Graphic Designer

  Graphic design and production for Dockers apparel, marketing, point of purchase displays, and internal presentations for global employees.Key accomplishments include:• Directly responsible for creating seasonal design concept presentations from concept to launch. Implemented key storytelling and spearheaded design for 2 presentations per year (5 total).• Created graphics for apparel in Dockers clothing design department, including 50+ graphic T-shirts, internal and external clothing labels, and more, for apparel and accessories sold in department and specialty stores worldwide. Coordinated with 5 team members for concept and final deliverables. Coordinated directly with Senior Vice President of Dockers global clothing design for concept, presentation, and final deliverables.• Created point of sale signage for global markets, including the US, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Coordinated with 5 art directors and project managers in Dockers’ marketing department for concept and final deliverables. Directly responsible for design, layout, versioning, photo editing, retouching, and compositing. • Developed and delivered licensed designs for ~2 dozen ball caps, patches, wallets, belts, and other accessories. Coordinated with head of licensing department on concept and final deliverables.• Directly responsible for creating 20-page presentation book celebrating Dockers’ 30th anniversary, including layout and final presentation.• Contributed layout expertise to non-apparel projects like seasonal lookbooks for marketing and design departments to be shown and shared with buyers like Macy’s and global retail partners in Mexico, Europe, and Asia.• Directly responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with XYZ and SF Digital color retouching houses for projects related to digital retouching and compositing, color correcting, and final mechanicals. Ensured all projects were completed correctly. Show less

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  Independent Consultant

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2021

  Senior Designer

  Graphic design and production for award-winning creative agencies: emails, banner ads, social posts, print assets, multimedia billboards, bus kings, transit shelters, and more. Clients include Toyota, Mitsubishi, Uber Freight, Xbox, McDonald’s, John Muir Health, Oakland Museum, Blue Shield, Traditional Medicinals, Cricket Wireless and others.Agencies:• Camp+King • H&L Partners • Argonaut• Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners • Duncan Channon• Design advertising and marketing materials consistent with the brand images of all clients.• Create visual assets for social marketing and communication programs, including digital ads for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, animated GIFs, web banners, and email graphics.• Coordinate across Creative and Project Management teams for concept and final deliverables.• Use advanced Adobe CC skills to produce pixel perfect designs for print and digital audiences.• Edit and retouch photography for billboards, print ads, digital banner ads, and emails. Maintain ongoing relationships with color houses DMAX, XYZ, and SF Digital to oversee color correction and high-quality retouching.• Conceptualize and produce creative assets while working cross-functionally with multiple teams. Help provide tactical and strategic direction while delivering high-quality concepts and solutions at every stage of the creative process. Show less

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  H&L Partners

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2019

  Senior Designer

  Clients:ToyotaMcDonald'sOakland Museum

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  Duncan Channon

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Senior Designer

  Clients:Kona BrewingJohn Muir Health

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  Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Senior Designer

  Clients:XboxMitsubishiTraditional MedicinalsBlue Shield of California

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  Camp + King

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2019

  Senior Designer

  Clients:Uber FreightEnergizer BatteriesNorthShore University HealthSystem

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  ARGONAUT

  Feb 2021 - now

  Senior Studio Designer