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Basic Info| Name: | James Kloiber |
|---|---|
| Birthdate: | 1977-03-27 |
| Location: | New York, New York, United States |
| Website: | Jameskloiber.com |
BioArtist and Graphic Designer
Award Winning Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Photographer and Writer.
Resume
James Kloiber
1274 1st Ave. Apt. 8
New York, New York
(414) 334-0352
james@jameskloiber.com
Profile:
- 7+ years of photography experience serving a dynamic range of clients and organizations, including leading magazines, websites, public institutions, artists, musicians, and performers.
- Multidimensional imagemaking professional—freelance photographer, illustrator, and graphic designer whose work has been featured in over 20 exhibitions; innovative photo producer and editor; an expert in digital photo media procedures.
- Highly experienced at creative conceptualization; set the visual standard for publications that helped make them category leaders.
- Deep understanding of the print and online publishing process.
- Portfolio and bio available at www.jameslkoiber.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Shepherd Express (Milwaukee, WI)
Assocoate Creative Director /Art Director/ Graphic Designer / Staff Illustrator / Staff Photographer | 2004—Present
- Create visual image for Milwaukee’s largest alt-weekly newspaper
- Set image standards for the publication according to editorial guidelines.
- Design weekly covers and multiple internally-generated interior photos; personally shoot the majority of the book’s photographic content,
- Extensively involved in photo manipulation and photo illustration; collaborate closely with design and editorial department on issue conceptualization.
- Produce studio and on-location photo shoots; handle all shoot logistics; scout locations; hire and direct talent, crew and models.
- Supervise the photography, design, and illustration for book’s pre-press process in a highly deadline-driven environment.
- Personally edit all stock photo imagery to accompany editorial.
- Art direct and manage freelancers; review submissions; mentor newcomers; and photo edit submitted work.
Owner, Rockstar Industries 2000-2004
- Founded and managed an award wining multi-disciplinary design studio, specializing in print and web design
- Provided photography, graphic design, illustration, and writing services
for wide array of clients in nightlife, arts, and entertainment industries
- Published award winning quarterly glossy nightlife, arts & entertainment magazine “info* Milwaukee”, acted as art and photo director, principal illustrator and designer.
- Specialize in distinctive environmental portraiture designed to convey narrative through imagery.
- expert in nightlife and live event photography
- Created high end advertisements for hundreds of clients.
Freelance Photographer (Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL) | 2001—Present
- Photograph themes in fashion and music; capture musicians, DJs, artists and designers like Richie Hawtin, Derrick Carter, LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad, Mark Farina, The Arcade Fire, Blonde Redhead, Sigur Ros, and more
-Clients Include Camel Smokes.com (Freelance Writing & Photography), Urb magazine (Freelance Writing & Photography), Chicago Reader Newspaper, Beer Advocate Magazine, Hard Rock Cafe, Milwaukee Wave Professional Soccer Team
Poster Artist (Milwaukee, WI) | 1998—Present
- Created hundreds of unique rock posters and flyers for internationally touring band such as The Arcade Fire, My Chemical Romance, Electric Six, Low, THe Raveonettes, Yo La Tengo, and more
EDUCATION
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIlwaukee WI) BFA Drawing 1999
TECHNICAL SKILLS
-Technical: Mac proficient; PhotoShop CS3; Illustrator; InDesign; Bridge; Quark Xpress; Acrobat; ImageReady; Flash;
-Photography: Experience with digital camera equipment; proficient in live and journalistic photography ; familiar with studio lighting; proficient in photo manipulation; expert in digital darkrooms; strong working knowledge of digital photo printing techniques and equipment.
AWARDS
Winner, Milwaukee Mayor’s Urban Design Award
2004: for public artwork for East Side Business Improvement District's Street Furniture Informational Kiosk
2002 for creating and publishing info* Milwaukee magazine
Award Winning Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Photographer and Writer.
Resume
James Kloiber
1274 1st Ave. Apt. 8
New York, New York
(414) 334-0352
james@jameskloiber.com
Profile:
- 7+ years of photography experience serving a dynamic range of clients and organizations, including leading magazines, websites, public institutions, artists, musicians, and performers.
- Multidimensional imagemaking professional—freelance photographer, illustrator, and graphic designer whose work has been featured in over 20 exhibitions; innovative photo producer and editor; an expert in digital photo media procedures.
- Highly experienced at creative conceptualization; set the visual standard for publications that helped make them category leaders.
- Deep understanding of the print and online publishing process.
- Portfolio and bio available at www.jameslkoiber.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Shepherd Express (Milwaukee, WI)
Assocoate Creative Director /Art Director/ Graphic Designer / Staff Illustrator / Staff Photographer | 2004—Present
- Create visual image for Milwaukee’s largest alt-weekly newspaper
- Set image standards for the publication according to editorial guidelines.
- Design weekly covers and multiple internally-generated interior photos; personally shoot the majority of the book’s photographic content,
- Extensively involved in photo manipulation and photo illustration; collaborate closely with design and editorial department on issue conceptualization.
- Produce studio and on-location photo shoots; handle all shoot logistics; scout locations; hire and direct talent, crew and models.
- Supervise the photography, design, and illustration for book’s pre-press process in a highly deadline-driven environment.
- Personally edit all stock photo imagery to accompany editorial.
- Art direct and manage freelancers; review submissions; mentor newcomers; and photo edit submitted work.
Owner, Rockstar Industries 2000-2004
- Founded and managed an award wining multi-disciplinary design studio, specializing in print and web design
- Provided photography, graphic design, illustration, and writing services
for wide array of clients in nightlife, arts, and entertainment industries
- Published award winning quarterly glossy nightlife, arts & entertainment magazine “info* Milwaukee”, acted as art and photo director, principal illustrator and designer.
- Specialize in distinctive environmental portraiture designed to convey narrative through imagery.
- expert in nightlife and live event photography
- Created high end advertisements for hundreds of clients.
Freelance Photographer (Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL) | 2001—Present
- Photograph themes in fashion and music; capture musicians, DJs, artists and designers like Richie Hawtin, Derrick Carter, LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad, Mark Farina, The Arcade Fire, Blonde Redhead, Sigur Ros, and more
-Clients Include Camel Smokes.com (Freelance Writing & Photography), Urb magazine (Freelance Writing & Photography), Chicago Reader Newspaper, Beer Advocate Magazine, Hard Rock Cafe, Milwaukee Wave Professional Soccer Team
Poster Artist (Milwaukee, WI) | 1998—Present
- Created hundreds of unique rock posters and flyers for internationally touring band such as The Arcade Fire, My Chemical Romance, Electric Six, Low, THe Raveonettes, Yo La Tengo, and more
EDUCATION
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIlwaukee WI) BFA Drawing 1999
TECHNICAL SKILLS
-Technical: Mac proficient; PhotoShop CS3; Illustrator; InDesign; Bridge; Quark Xpress; Acrobat; ImageReady; Flash;
-Photography: Experience with digital camera equipment; proficient in live and journalistic photography ; familiar with studio lighting; proficient in photo manipulation; expert in digital darkrooms; strong working knowledge of digital photo printing techniques and equipment.
AWARDS
Winner, Milwaukee Mayor’s Urban Design Award
2004: for public artwork for East Side Business Improvement District's Street Furniture Informational Kiosk
2002 for creating and publishing info* Milwaukee magazine
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