Damian Jim

Diné Artist

Resume Photo

Damian Jim

resume 10/23/09

 

 

http://www.facebook.com/demjim
me@damianjim.com
Phoenix, AZ

Objective

A graphic designer and artist who creates art in various mediums. I have created various logos and graphic art for several companies and a publication. I'm also currently working as an Analyst / Application programmer full time.

Experience

1995 - 2009   SV Graphics, Graphic Design.
A graphic design business working to provide quality service to clients.

  • Logo - Southwest Translations
  • Website design - AZPCofAises.org (2003 - 2008)
  • Website design - 4natives.com (2004 - 2005)
  • Website design - TwinRocks.com (1995 - 1999)
  • Website design - KennedyIndianArts.com (1997 - 1999)
  • Website design - BluffUtah.org (1998 - 1999)
  • Website design - IACA.com (1998 - 1999)
  • Photography - Multiple clients (1995 - 1999)
  • Signwork - Multiple clients (1995 - 1998)
  • Logo creation and design - Multiple clients (1995 - 1999)

2003  45th Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market
Guest Demonstrator

Demonstration using a computer to generate graphic design patterns for Navajo baskets.

6/05/1998 - 7/30/1998 Edge of the Cedars State Park / Museum Exhibition

Using today's technology, Blue Mountain Trading Post and Twin Rocks Trading post, in partnership with graphic designer Damian Jim and local Navajo weavers are working to create new, innovative rug designs. The results of this collaboration are featured in this exhibition.

1998   Gallup Indian Ceremonials.
Multiple awards.

  • Presence - Best of Category/First Place Winner.
  • Guardians - First Place Winner.
  • Turquoise Boy & The Sun - Honorable Mention.

1995 - 1999   Twin Rocks Trading Post
Graphic design

Creation of contemporary and traditional designs for Navajo baskets, jewelry, and rugs.

Multimedia

1999 - 2004   Published Works

  • Red Ink Magazine, Vol 11.2 (2004)
  • Blue Mountain Shadows, Vol 23, Winter 2000
  • Collecting Authentic Indian Arts & Crafts, Traditional Work of the Southwest (1999)

2000 - 2003 Interviews

  • From the Inside Out, Navajo Basket Weavers - Creative Works (2003)
  • Blue Mountain Shadows, Vol 23, Winter 2000

2000   Magazine Articles

  • Native Peoples - Sep/Oct 2000
  • Blue Mountain Shadows, Vol 23, Winter 2000

1996 - 2001   References

  • Southwestern Indian Weaving, 2001 - KC Publications, INC.
  • A Guide To Navajo Weaving, 1997 - Rio Nuevo Publishers, Tucson, Arizona
  • Willow Stories, Utah Navajo Baskets - Utah Arts Council (1996)

Education

1999 - 2004   DeVry University.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Cum Laude

  • Sigma Beta Delta

1992 - 1993   Al Collins Graphic Design School.

  • AA in Graphic Design