About Me
My name is Jedaiah Cuffy I am a versatile graphic designer from the vibrant city of New York. With over ten years of experience, I have honed my skills in a range of mediums including print, digital, web and app design. My passion for creative expression shines through in combining traditional aesthetics with modern trends.
Education
2011-2013
AAS Graphic Design
Art Institute of New York
I gained my associates degree in a 2 year program, that taught me the basics & fundamentals in graphic design from:
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Color Theory
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Basic Web Design
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Type Design
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Adobe Suite
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Wire Frame Building
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Package Design
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Learning both Mac & Windows Operating Systems
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Practicing in multiple art mediums like charcoal, gauche, acrylic paint, micron pen, physical transfer of design collateral to digital use and making my own portfolio from scratch with multiple fabrics & other supplies.
All while gaining honors for a 4.0 gpa in my final semesters.
2007-2011
High School Diploma
Academy of Fine & Dramatic Arts
New Dorp High School
I gained my high school diploma while practicing & learning about the basics of art & dramatic performing.
Resume
This is a detailed breakdown of my work experience & journey in the design field.
Design Experience
February 2015-June 2024
Lead Graphic Designer,
Tom & Co.
-Created print collateral & campaigns for a wide variety of clients & companies/ businesses.
-Created branding & re-branded print and social collateral for companies and businesses.
-Designed posters, A-frames, lawn signs, window signs & mall signs.
-Designed art for clothing, recording artist's & entertainers.
-Designed web layouts & components/assets.
-Designed packaging for companies/businesses.
-Designed presentation decks for companies/businesses.
-Designed & handled email campaigns for companies/businesses.
-Photo re-touching & manipulation.
-Learning Figma & using it to design web layouts and assets.
-Handled extensive conversations with multiple clients.
-Handled print deliveries for clients.
February 2014-August 2014
Graphic Design Intern,
Click 3X
-Designed & created campaigns for social media:
• Created poster campaign for Face- book detailing employees feelings by using surrealism techniques to generate Facebook views & likes.
• Created funny cynical type oriented design for Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Detailing how people that are creatives think to generate views & likes for Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
-Managed content for social media. -Set up monthly calendars for social media content using HootSuite.com to manage all social platforms.
July 2013-September 2013
Graphic Design Intern,
AP Life & Style
-Completed & managed printing of mock files & collateral including booklets and brochures.
-Ran extensive research of specific materials for print collateral:
• Cost of size
• Cost of amount
• Cost of material
• Cost of specific design elements such as : embossing, die cuts and transparent color.
-Created brochure and booklet layouts which would showcase the artist or models work and give in- depth view about the work. -Package design for membership collateral to be sent to clients.
