Carlos Durkin has over 20 years of experience in graphic design, branding, and marketing. He has held positions at various companies developing branding strategies, user interfaces, trade show materials, and more. His experience ranges from art directing at a college to co-founding his own creative agency. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design from Occidental College.

1. carlos e.durkin TM
contact 1431 N. Pacific Avenue 413.250.2325 cell, carlos_e@email.com
Glendale, CA 91202 Portfolio www.linkedin.com/in/carlosedurkin
experience 3ality Digital Systems 2009 – 2010
Burbank, CA Developed graphical user interface for Stereo 3D camera system;
Art Director, Graphic Designer refreshed corporate brochure; designed and produced equipment
sell sheets, signage and related trade show collateral.
designsomething 2007 – 2009
East Longmeadow, MA Provided full-time and contract services in media design and
Principal production to launch start-ups and position brands. Collaborated
with marketing departments to develop strategies for growth.
Partnered with technology/entertainment internet venture to
produce investor collateral resulting in successful IPO.
Western New England College 2001 – 2007
Springfield, MA Delivered College’s brand promise in new identity, annual reports,
Art Director advertising, brochures, direct mail, interactive, internal collateral,
posters, and displays. Implemented strategic branding for Schools
of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Law, Offices of
Admissions, Development and Continuing Education.
Insomnia Creations, Inc. 1999 – 2000
Santa Monica, CA Co-founded full-service creative boutique providing on-brand
Principal, Creative Director, packaging, collateral, identity, interactive, advertising, signage and
Treasurer, Chief Coffee Officer presentation solutions for regional and national clients. Managed
in-house staff and freelance talent; responsible for project
management, scheduling, purchasing and budget tracking, client/
vendor relations; supervised network administration and technology
updates; developed accounting and payroll policy.
Conceptual Realities, Inc. 1996 – 1998
Burbank, CA Refined corporate identity, marketing strategy, product branding and
Graphics/Game Designer positioning for video game development company, achieving
contract award from major publishers. Produced interactive game
design, 3-D graphics and animation on Windows NT platform.
Landmark Entertainment Group 1989 – 1996
North Hollywood, CA Created in-house design studio, unifying corporate brand across
Senior Graphic Designer entire enterprise. Supervised staff of designers, creative assistants
and freelance talent; recommended hiring and termination.
Developed image asset management system for reproduction and
presentation of conceptual artwork. Managed concept development,
art direction, copy editing; created policies and procedures
regarding corporate graphic standards.
education Occidental College Bachelor of Arts, Communication Design
Los Angeles, CA English Minor
Art Center College of Design Advertising and Graphic Design Programs
Pasadena, CA
awards Ad Club of Western Mass 2006 Creative Merit Awards, Gold
2003 Creative Merit Awards, Bronze
2002 Creative Merit Awards, Mention
Admissions Mktg Report 2002 Admissions Advertising Awards, Gold & Silver
CASE 2002 District 1 Publications Awards, Bronze
UCDA 2002 Excellence in Marketing & Publications, Bronze