DIGITAL 3D DESIGN
440-789-5459
THE JASON KOLLAR PORTFOLIO
Welcome
PROFILE:
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Accomplished creative professional with years of expertise in directing highly complex projects from concept through completion.
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A dynamic and result-driven, team player with an extensive professional history working in content development, targeted interaction, and user experience design.
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Technical proficiency in creative services and the delivery of integrated multimedia product presentations on multiple platforms.
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Excellent working knowledge in the ability to interpret and analyze data to develop strategies and design prototypes.
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A creative and passionate problem solver with adaptable organization skills and business acumen.
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Aggressive in identifying and solving inefficient operational processes and materials.
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Focused on the creation of compelling and innovative experiences.
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Dedicated to communication, organization, and service levels which directly contribute to bottom line results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Diebold Show Reel
FREELANCE: GRAPHIC DESIGN / 3D MODELING / ANIMATION
DIGITAL 3D DESIGN / BRUNSWICK, OH
04/06 - Present
Working in a multitude of competencies creating marketing material, 3D Models for BIM, CAD, Print, and Animation. Delivering excellent customer service and professionalism. Responsible for Sourcing & Purchases, Maintaining Budgets, Design creation & interpretation and Client meetings.
Clients include: Darice Inc., Pulsar Paper, Joann Fabrics, Pat Catan's, Thunder::tech, Olmsted Performing Arts Center, Various Musicians, Zaremba Homes, and The Avenue District.
Projects include: Rapid Prototyping, 3D Printing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling, CAD, Point of Purchase Displays, Store planning, Promotional Materials, Interior Design, and Presentations.
EXHIBIT / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
FORMATECH INC. / BRUNSWICK, OH
07/02 - 01/12
Championed industrial / graphic design and conceptualization applied to custom trade show, commercial renovations and museum exhibits. Managed graphic production, implementation, client presentations, schematics, instructional material, and construction documentation. Developed modular systems, modern cutting edge designs, and mentored new department employees.
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Worked with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create and edit graphics for multimedia presentations.
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Utilized Vectorworks CAD and Cinema 4D in the design and rendering process.
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Premiere Pro used for post-production video editing
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Major Accomplishments include: Best in Show Design Award for the 2007 NAHB International Builders Show.
ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
DURA SIGN / VALLEY CITY, OH
01/98-07/02
Creatively managed and multi-tasked design, layout, typography, project management, photography, and marketing.
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Directed Print Floor Employees
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Content direction and creation
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maintained client communication
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Modernized department software and hardware.
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Developed department processes
SR. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
DIEBOLD NIXDORF / NORTH CANTON, OH
03/13 - 9/18
As Sr. Architectural Designer of the Product Application Services Group within Global R&D, I managed architectural and industrial design, Illustration, Animation, Research and development, Strategizing design implementation and Global solutions for customer experience design.
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Served as an integral design partner alongside Product Development, Product Management, Sales and Branch Concept Planning teams that integrated Diebold Nixdorf advanced technology solutions into retail and financial branch environments.
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Utilized: Revit, AutoCAD, Microststion and SketchUp for Architectural Design, Assisting Architects, Facility Groups and Contractors. Generating Floorplan Layouts, Site Studies and Design.
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Worked with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, 3DS Max, Creo, and KeyShot for development of materials/color palettes, design services, 3D modeling, and project libraries.
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Major Accomplishments include: Developing solutions for CVS Will Call System, Retail Banking Concept Lead Designer, U.S. Global Solutions Center Design, and B.R.E.T. U.S. Connections Tour, building innovative, connected experiences. Developing and implementing cost saving measures across departments.
“We are the music makers,
And we are the dreamers of dreams”
Arthur O'Shaughnessy
