Joseph Riccio

Experience

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  Abingdon Theatre Company

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2011

  Creative Intern

  - Conceived and executed various poster artwork, with accompanying print elements and stage design for Summer in Sanctuary and How I Fell in Love. Also, worked hand in hand with the Marketing Director to create compelling work while broadening the market for an not-for-profit theatre.

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  Joseph Riccio

  May 2011 - now

  Freelance Graphic Designer

  - Fulfill clients’ needs by creating logo design, stationery, signage, advertising and more, while establishing solid brand aesthetics. - Maintain close communication with clients from conception to production, to ensure ultimate satisfaction and uniform brand identity. Clients include: Tom’s Corner Repair Shop, Pleasant Plains Animal Hospital, Alison Animal Hospital, Home Care Partners, among others.

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  South Shore Sign Company

  Nov 2011 - Aug 2014

  Lead Graphic Designer | Project Manager

  - Handle lead graphic design, production, and installation, including store signage, banners, barricades, window graphics, and various other forms of advertising for Westfield, Simon, GGP, Vornado, and several other mall properties. - Design kiosks and retail merchandising units, wayfinding signage, and many other diverse projects. Execute rapid design, production and installation under strict deadlines for clients such as Nike, Samsung, Addidas, Neiman Marcus, Rolex, New York Yankees, Tory Burch, and many others. Oversee production and fabrication of numerous signage and vinyl printing.- Formulate innovative production solutions for installation while garnering experience with many types of vinyl. Design and install truck wraps, boat lettering, advertisements, stationery and more. Show less

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  The Sign Men

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2016

  Graphic Design | Project Manager

  - Oversee all design, production and fabrication of numerous signage and vinyl printing. - Formulate innovative production solutions for installation of many types of vinyl. Design and install truck wraps, boat lettering, advertisements, stationary and more.- Conceptualize and install kiosks and retail merchandising units, wayfinding signge, and many other projects. - Manage all t-shirt designs, color separations for artwork prep and printing. - Schedule and delegate all jobs and tasks, while managing staff to ensure all projects are properly executed. Participate in supplier and vendor meetings to stay well informed of the latest supplies and methods of production and manufacturing. Show less

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  Avid Sign Group

  Nov 2016 - Jun 2018

  Art Director | Manager

  - Oversee all design, production, and fabrication of numerous signage, printing, large format printing, and all vinyl installation. - Design, prep, and install full vinyl color changes, all wraps, custom graphics, vehicle lettering, advertising, and promotional graphics. Handle all file management, color matching, and pre press RIP software. - Conceptualize and install branding for kiosk retail merchandising units, way finding signage and many others. Formulate innovative production solutions for installation of many types of vinyl. Show less

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  Mirror NYC

  Jul 2018 - now

  Project Manager

  - Supervise and oversee large format vinyl installations and other various types of fabrication installations to ensure proper visual and quality along with proper execution of final scope. - Conduct and construct visual site survey decks to ensure accuracy of all measurements and provide visual solutions for various spaces and events.- Coordinate aspects of production amongst all participants and proactively ensure adherence to schedule.- Direct contact with clients and internal staff aiming to achieve the highest quality output as possible. Show less