I live in New York City. I’m available for freelance commissions, and am currently seeking a full time in-house position.
Call me
248-505-2374
Email me
ndesautelle@gmail.com
Skills
• Fun and relevant illustration, digitally or traditionally produced, in a variety of styles.
• Graphics, logos, branding, page layout, book design, and file management for print and web.
• Outstanding communication skills and a knack for creating a dialog with clients face to face and via phone, email, and social media.
Proficient in: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Quark XPress.
Education
B.F.A. Illustration, with honors, 2009
College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI, 2005 – 2009
Study Abroad: Camberwell College of Art, London, England, Jan-Jun 2008
Work Experience
Graphic Design Intern, East Coast Saloons, New York City, NY Sep 2011-Present
• Created print and web flyers and other collateral for 23 different bars.
• Created several logos to be used for tshirts and for special events.
• Designed the menu for newly opening restaurant and bar, under direction of the Art Director.
Graphic Design Intern, Ceci New York, New York City, NY Sep 2011-Dec 2011
• Created illustrations to be used on invitation sets and to enhance the illustration library.
• Designed new and fresh concepts for Ceci for Tinyprints
• Collaborated with Ceci Designers on their Couture Client Designs.
• Collaborated on the design and layout of our Online Ceci Style Magazine.
Illustrator and Designer, Freelance, various companies, 2009-Present
• Created album cover for musician and inventor, Charlie Slick album “Farout Indian.”
• Developed visual brand and website for emerging bakery; illustrated packaging for 18 different cookies. Designed posters and flyers for several events.
• Illustrated story boards for the production of 12 online marketing videos for startup.
• Wrote, illustrated, designed and self published 3 personal mini books and distributed them in select stores across the country.
Production Assistant and Store Clerk, City Bird, Detroit, MI, 2010-2011
• Designed a new series of Detroit historic building cards.
• Did production work on the house line of products.
Co-Founder, Hallway Show Art Collective, Detroit, MI, 2009-2010
• Ran weekly themed art shows with open calls for entries for students.
• Archived, designed and printed a catalogue of the 200+ drawings and paintings.
• Created and maintained a blog to continue weekly postings after the group dispersed.