Hi, I’m
Nigel Jordan
Graphic Artist
Cowichan Valley,BC
Summary
Passionate and boundary-pushing graphic designer and artist with a unique style blending traditional and digital mediums. Committed to creating bold designs that exceed client expectations and convey impactful messages. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, illustration, web design, and music production.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dark Watchers | Children’s Book, BC
02.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Created illustrations for a children's poetry book about Cryptid creatures
- Provided finalized files for print and digital use
- Conceptualized illustration aspects in collaboration with client and publisher
Wifey with a Knifey | Food ServiceCowichan Valley, BC
Graphic Designer
03.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Developed brand identity and design, including marketing strategy and user persona research
- Designed style guide, logo, merchandise, menus, and signs for print
- Created original illustrations and digital art leveraging Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop in over 50 design iterations
- Submitted design drafts with briefs and rationale to the client for project planning.
- Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
Krypteia SOF | Military Fitness, Victoria
Graphic Designer
12.2020 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Implemented visual design for a military fitness company brand
- Illustrated artwork and mock-ups of character concepts and content
- Personalized designs for digital marketing and email campaigns
- Collaborated with social media manager to integrate ideas into brand design and visual identity.
- Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
- Maintained company archive of collateral, previous project images or photos.
Lifted Productions, Victoria
Music Producer
09.2005 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Produced music for 12 full-length albums and over 600 songs
- Conducted mixing and utilized various effects systems and foley
- Developed artist concepts and taught recording process and techniques
- Managed extensive file libraries and executed distribution and social media campaigns.
360 Comfort | Bricore Mech | Blue Valley MechKelowna, BC
Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic
05.2006 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Managed up to 5 job sites simultaneously, including inspections of high-security buildings
- Planned, fabricated, and installed HVAC systems in various applications.
- Troubleshot problems with components to identify root causes of failures.
- Modified standard duct designs to fit customers' unique needs.
Education
CDI CollegeBurnaby, BC
Diploma from Graphic And Digital Design
10.2021 - 09.2022
University Overview
- Photoshop - 92%
- Illustrator - 96%
- InDesign - 100%
- Web Development - 97%
- Premier Pro/After Effects - 100%
- Layout - 100%, Adobe XD - 100%
- Advanced Design Techniques - 100%
- Ranked in Top of class
Camosun CollegeVictoria, BC
Red Seal Trade from Sheet Metal and HVAC
04.2007 - 05.2010
Center For Arts & TechnologyKelowna, BC
Diploma from Audio Engineering And Music Production
09.2004 - 10.2005
University Overview
- Professional development in Studio Engineering and the Entertainment industry.
- Operation of World-Class Studio.
- Mixing and Mastering techniques.
- Recording process and techniques.
- Sound design and Audio synthesis.
- Developed use and understanding of Music Theory.
- Learnt complex MIDI, Audio FX chains and processes.
- Setup/tear down and mix of Live performances.
- Taught by Co-Producer for the songs "Africa" and "Rosanna" by Toto.
Skills
Technical
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Clip Studio
- Animation
- Web Design
- Ableton Live
- Microsoft Office, Google, etc
Artistic
- Digital art
- Illustration
- Sketching
- Painting
- Sculpting,
- Motion Graphics
- Video Editing
- Creative Writing
- Music Production
- Audio Mixing
- Adaptable Styles,
- Diverse Applications
Industry Knowledge
- Branding
- Social Media Campaigns
- Print Design
- Content Creation,
- Concept Art
- Chat GPT & AI
- Planning & Organizing
- Supervision & Leadership
- Written Communication
Extensive Knowledge
- Music & Industry
- Wildlife & Animals
- Children
- Comics
- Lyrics
Timeline
Dark Watchers | Children’s Book
02.2023 - 06.2023
Graphic Designer
Wifey with a Knifey | Food Service
03.2022 - 05.2022
CDI College
Diploma from Graphic And Digital Design
10.2021 - 09.2022
Graphic Designer
Krypteia SOF | Military Fitness
12.2020 - 10.2021
Camosun College
Red Seal Trade from Sheet Metal and HVAC
04.2007 - 05.2010
Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic
360 Comfort | Bricore Mech | Blue Valley Mech
05.2006 - 10.2020
Music Producer
Lifted Productions
09.2005 - 11.2020
Center For Arts & Technology
Diploma from Audio Engineering And Music Production
09.2004 - 10.2005
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