Tomasz Kowalski | Graphic Design Intern at Lionsgate Entertainment

Summary

Graphic Design InternLionsgate Entertainment

Santa Monica, CAJun 2023Aug 2023

Developed over 50 unique digital assets for social media campaigns across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, contributing to a 15% increase in engagement rates for new film releases.
Assisted in the creation of high-impact marketing presentations and pitch decks for executive meetings, streamlining production time by 10% through template optimization.
Collaborated with the marketing team to design promotional materials for 3 major film premieres, reaching an estimated audience of over 500,000 across digital channels.
Contributed to the refinement of brand guidelines for upcoming series, ensuring visual consistency across all creative outputs and reducing review cycles by 2 days.
Researched and compiled visual trend reports, providing actionable insights that influenced the aesthetic direction of 2 Q4 marketing campaigns.

Junior Graphic Designer (Volunteer)Art of Elysium

Los Angeles, CASep 2022May 2023

Designed and produced a suite of marketing materials, including flyers, brochures, and digital banners, for 4 major fundraising events, contributing to a 20% increase in attendee registrations.
Created compelling event collateral that effectively communicated the non-profit's mission, leading to a 10% uplift in donor inquiries post-event.
Managed and organized a library of over 200 digital assets, improving accessibility and reducing retrieval time for the marketing team by 25%.
Developed custom illustrations for annual impact reports, enhancing visual appeal and clarity for key stakeholders and reaching over 10,000 potential supporters.
Provided creative support for website content updates, ensuring visual brand consistency and optimizing images for improved load times across the site.

Developed a comprehensive brand identity system for a hypothetical sustainable tech startup, including logo, style guide, stationery, and website mockups.
Presented the campaign to a panel of design industry professionals, receiving praise for innovative concept development and strong visual execution.
Created marketing collateral that, in simulated scenarios, increased hypothetical brand recognition by 25% and conveyed core values effectively.

Local Cafe Menu Redesign

Mar 2022May 2022

Led the complete redesign of menus, loyalty cards, and promotional flyers for 'The Daily Grind' cafe, enhancing visual appeal and readability.
Implemented a new visual hierarchy and color palette which contributed to a reported 15% increase in sales of featured special items.
Streamlined the design process for future updates, reducing average production time for new seasonal menus by 20%.

Podcast Series Visual Identity

Jan 2022Mar 2022

Designed a cohesive visual identity, including podcast cover art, social media graphics, and episode thumbnails, for 'Creative Minds' podcast series.
Increased episode listenership by 10% within the first month post-launch, attributed to compelling and consistent visual branding.
Developed an adaptable template system for future episode graphics, enabling efficient content promotion and maintaining brand consistency.

Otis College of Art and DesignBachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Los Angeles, CASep 2020May 2024

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8/4.0, consistently earning Dean's List honors.
Awarded 'Best Capstone Project' for innovative branding campaign for a sustainable technology startup.
Led weekly workshops for the Student Design Club, improving peer proficiency in Adobe Illustrator by 20%.

Design Software

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignFigmaAdobe After EffectsAdobe Premiere Pro

Graphic Design

TypographyBranding & IdentityLayout DesignPrint DesignDigital IllustrationLogo Design

Web & Digital

UI/UX PrinciplesWireframingResponsive DesignSocial Media GraphicsEmail Marketing DesignDigital Asset Management

Visual Communication

Concept DevelopmentStoryboardingColor TheoryPhotographyPhoto ManipulationPresentation Design

Soft Skills

Creative Problem-SolvingTime ManagementCollaborationAttention to DetailClient Communication