Sam Linkon

Sam Linkon

Graphic Designer

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  • About me

    Digital Production Designer at Kids2

  • Education

    • The Westminster Schools

      2006 - 2017
    • University of Cincinnati

      2017 - 2022
      Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA Painting and Drawing

      Pursing my BFA and a minor in Art History at the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP)Minor in Marketing - Lindner College of Business

  • Experience

    • University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

      Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
      Graphic Designer

      Part-time graphic design co-op working on communication and branding materials for the Carl H. Lidner College of Business

    • Just Candy LLC

      Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
      Production Artist

      I set up new designs to be interactive when they go up on the website, as well as updating old designs to work with the new site.

    • Oribe Hair Care

      Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
      Design Strategy Consultant

      I collaborated with hair care company Oribe to redesign their plastic tray inserts, used in their holiday gift sets. I delivered 3D renders of my designs, along with supporting research for this 5 week design sprint.

    • Kao Corporation

      Oct 2020 - Nov 2020
      Design Strategy Consultant

      I designed a monthly subscription box for Studio703’s patrons. I delivered 3D renders of each box design, along with supporting research for this 5 week design sprint.

    • Kids2

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Brand Design Intern

      I supported the design team on print, digital, social, video, premiums and experiential design. I designed across their multiple brands while designing for a global environment.

    • KIND

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
      Graphic Design Co-op

      I assisted the design team with print and digital projects. These projects included creating monthly emails, digital ads, print ads, and vinyl graphics/installation in a variety of locations.

    • Kids2

      Jan 2022 - now
      • Digital Designer

        Dec 2023 - now
      • Digital Production Designer

        Jan 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Adobe Certified Associate in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator

      Adobe
      Oct 2020
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    • Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign

      Adobe
      Dec 2021
      View certificate certificate