Michael Micallef

Graphic Design, Web Design and Illustration in New York, Long Island and New Jersey

Experience

Michael Micallef Design - 1999 - Present
Graphic Design

  • Anatomy Of A Nightmare Productions - Lead-in cinematic bumper
  • Graphic Avenues - 3D Comprehensive and Packaging Design
  • PoisedDNA Photography - Professional image retouching
  • Lauren Loguidice - Professional image retouching
  • Jayjay Martin Gallery website - Designed and updated website geared toward high end make-up and style services
  • Braintease Productions - Promotional materials & Web Design

Z2Media, Inc. - June 2010 - Aug 2011
Senior Web Developer

  • Conceptualized and constructed site layout and prioritized structures to make semantic sense to user and search engines
  • Integrated existing web modules with new functionality and updated obsolete technologies with forward solutions
  • Planned and administered new site structure and essence from beginning to completion for a discerning client base
  • Assessed technology options and developed informed directions for projects to stay on top of the industry and ahead of trends
  • Attained symbiosis of necessary operations and optional projects through multitasking and prioritizing

First Commemorative Mint Inc. - Dec 2008 - Jan 2010
Graphic Designer/IT Project Coordinator

  • Created and implemented user experience for E-commerce website and interactive advertisements
  • Performed server duties including network administration, client support and database maintenance
  • Designed products and prototypes for clients such as Home Shopping Network, QVC and Bravado
  • Developed promotional print materials, web ads, product photography, retouching and presentation layout for sales pitch portfolio and production
  • Special Projects: implement strategy for system upgrades and installations; Extensive use of Everest © accounting software

Michael Tammaro Photography - May 2008 - Dec 2008
Creative Lead/Studio Manager

  • Coordinated and scheduled photography shoots including full crew and support staff, Photographers, models, interns, stylists, catering, property management – sets/props and locations
  • Compiled and recommended photos from a shoot, asserting creative control for final production
  • Inspected photos for clarity, style, and subject matter and retouched with my valued artistic opinion
  • Maintained, organized, and cataloged an archive containing over two decades of photography

Fairway Printing & Design Inc. - May 2004 - May 2008
Art Director/Graphic Designer

  • Accomplished photo retouch expert praised by the model/talent industry
  • Tutored subordinate designers on proper design and retouching technique with respect subjective conditions including human anatomy, environment, and desired effect
  • Instituted and counseled creative control over designs and materials from a multifaceted team in print, web, and production
  • Maintained a strong relationship with our team and a growing list of discerning clients

Acclaim Entertainment - April 2003 - Oct 2003
Software Quality Assurance

  • Operated, assessed and reported software state glitches and inaccuracies for a constantly updated list of regulations and corporate standards
  • Participated in team based market research for future development

Home Office Solutions and Technologies - 1999 - 2004
Lead Graphic Designer

  • Designed a Company Website and developed Corporate Identity Materials
  • Managed team of 3 permanent designers and multiple freelance designers
  • Designed and updated client websites, promotional materials, brochures, ad banners, and event collateral

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