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Ali Kurzeja

Illustrator • Designer • Textile Designer

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Sarasota, United States
Freelance Illustrator at Self Employed
Studied Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
alikurzeja.com
Joined July 9, 2020

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I'm a freelance illustrator and designer offering a broad array of commercial art services. I have over 14 years of experience (12 years as an in-house illustrator/designer). I specialize in watercolor painting, textile/surface pattern design, botanical art, graphic art/design, and packaging design. Select Client List: American Greetings / Anthropologie / Elum Designs / Fellowes / Target / Joann Fabrics / Papyrus / Procter & Gamble / Home Goods / Hudson Valley Seeds
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Experience
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Self Employed
Apr 2019 – Present
Freelance Illustrator
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Elum Designs
Aug 2016 – Apr 2019
San Diego, California
Illustrator/ Graphic Designer
Utilized creative talent to provide concepts, resolve product design, and complete project responsibilities. Illustrated artwork in a variety of styles and mediums based on clients' needs. Created repeatable patterns and production ready files. Designed typography based layouts and identify market trends.
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American Greetings
Jun 2007 – Jul 2016
Cleveland, Ohio
Illustrator/ Designer
Created final art and concepts for social expression products. Worked in a variety of mediums, styles, and subject matter to accommodate desired illustrative needs. Participated in Color Source Group and Illustration Now trend councils, researching best color print practices and market trends.
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Hallmark Cards
Jun 2006 – Aug 2006
Kansas City, Missouri
Summer Illustration Intern
Chosen for nationwide competitive internship. Studied under veteran illustrators to learn painting and digital techniques. Worked on product concepts and finished art.
Education
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Ringling College of Art and Design
Aug 2003 – May 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration