resume of sean hayes

Freelance/Contract Graphic Designer 

Sean Hayes Graphic Design

Philadelphia, PA

Branding & Marketing Communications Specialist. Body of design work encompasses brand identity systems, websites, marketing collateral, print & digital advertisements, static & dynamic presentations, experiential graphics and exhibits. Work directly with clients to create compelling materials to meet the unique requirements and circumstances of each project. Direct and manage teams of strategic partners including writers, photographers, illustrators and technical producers.

Director Of Graphic Design  6 yrs

DIGroupArchitecture

New Brunswick, NJ

Established, developed and led the Graphic Studio as a new profit center serving the firm's educational, healthcare and senior living clients. Worked collaboratively with the 

Architecture and Interior Studios to create integrated and compelling design solutions to complex problems. Oversaw all aspects of the design process, from initial concept through project completion. Comprehensive body of work included Brand Identity, Presentations, Display/Exhibit Graphics, Experiential Graphics, and Signage & Wayfinding Systems.

Senior Graphic Designer  4 yrs

Chong Partners Architecture

San Francisco, CA

Maintained brand identity standards for the firm. Designed, produced & maintained company website. Designed all marketing and promotional materials including brochures, advertisements, press kits, display graphics, powerpoint slideshows and presentation boards. Collaborated with writers, photographers, and architects on multiple projects. Conducted training seminars in the use of all graphics software.

Designed campaign website and all marketing collateral/media for Gordon Chong's successful run for the presidency of The American Institute of Architects.

Senior Experiential Designer  2 yrs

Englund Designworks

San Francisco Bay Area

Collaborated closely with architects to design custom signage and wayfinding programs for one million sqft Sun Microsystems campuses in Colorado and Massachusetts. Designed graphic identity programs and custom signage for corporate, government and institutional clients including The Department of Veteran’s Affairs, The Berkeley Public Library and the Little Company of Mary Hospital.

Managed in-house design and technical production staff. Oversaw prototyping and fabrication by vendors and coordinated installation of signage for multiple projects.

Graphic Designer  4 yrs

Bergmeyer Architecture

Boston, MA

Established, developed and led a Graphic Studio and Digital Presentation Department serving the entire firm. Developed graphic standards and new digital presentation techniques & methods in collaboration with the firms architectural designers. Designed and hand-coded the firm’s first website. Trained all architectural staff, integrating Photoshop, Illustrator and Pagemaker as design & presentation tools into the creative work environment.

Designed and coordinated installation of wayfinding signage and supergraphics for Massport's Black Falcon Cruise Terminal on the Boston Harborwalk.

Architectural Designer  4 yrs

Rothman Partners (now Anshen + Allen)

Boston, MA

Lead designer of firm entry in Boston Visions, an international urban design competition. Awarded 1st place out of 200+ entries. Entry featured a restoration of Fredrick Law Olmsted's "Emerald Necklace", expansion of the Charles River Esplanade and creation of a new entertainment complex adjacent to Fenway Park.

Produced master planning studies and all final drawings for Beth Israel Hospital's 20-year master plan. Produced construction documents for additions to Beth Israel and Cooley Dickenson Hospitals.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture 

Carnegie Mellon University

Class of 1988

Architecture involves artistic creativity, analytical reasoning, technical capability, social consciousness, and historical perspective. The School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University provided me with the fundamental knowledge base and design skills that allowed me to explore a variety of career specializations within the world of design.