My name is Jamon Exsted. I am a graphic artist. I am constantly in search of new ideas and new ways of seeing the world in order to make my work better. I am inspired by my experiences and observations. I believe that design should be honest, unexpected, and communicate in a socially responsible way.

Jamon Exsted

EDUCATION

PRATT INSTITUTE, New York City

Fall 2010 - present

M.S. Communications Design

Digital Design emphasis, including Motion Graphics, Adobe After Effects, Web Design, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, User Experience, User Interaction

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Bozeman

May 2005

B.S Secondary Education, Social Science emphasis

Sociology, Psychology, History, and Economics. Studied Abroad in Switzerland and taught in New Zealand.


WORK EXPERIENCE

BOTTLEROCKET WINE & SPIRIT, New York City

Spring 2011

Intern

Posters for Upcoming Events, Programmed weekly email through MailChimp, Designed Street Art campaign posters

BOXWOOD WINERY, Virginia

May 2009 - May 2010

Retail

Responsible for all aspects of the wine tasting experience, Communicated the goals of the winery with guests, Focused on local food sales and biodynamic wine

KAAS GLASSWORKS, New York City

Jan 2006 - May 2009

Production Manager

Created unique designs on glass using vintage prints, Managed all aspects of the production process


SKILLS

SOFTWARE

After Effects

Photoshop

Dragonframe

Fireworks

Dreamweaver

HTML, CSS

Illustrator

InDesign