Welcome
to the online portfolio of Mitchell Vice.
I
began my career in the commercial arts like many... as a
stripper making my way through college. From a stripper, I
moved up the ranks to plate-maker, to typesetter and
finally illustrator and graphic artist, all before I ever
heard the word "desktop publishing." To stay competitive, I
bought my own Mac, crashed it several times, and learned
PageMaker and Illustrator. After learning HTML 1.0 and
failing to convince my employer at the time that this
"Internet thing" could be a big deal, I left the
short-sighted, yet award-winning agency for a 3-man
"interactive" shop that was creating marketing campaigns,
interactive brochures and product demonstrations on floppy
disk and CD-ROM for clients such as HealthRider and ICON
Fitness, Simmons Media, Campus Pipeline, Iomega,
Freightliner, Companion Technologies, Modem Media and The
Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter Day Saints.
As the Internet became a more robust delivery mechanism, we
took our rich-media campaigns and presentations from the
CD-ROM to data-driven and dynamic web sites. I have never
been a "programmer", however I am a "geek" and I understand
the syntax, logic and abilities of programming to the point
of being able to shape the technological methods of any
given project. I can drive a project from conception,
through the creative process and through its technological
methodology, troubleshooting all the way.
We had a great run as the valley's first interactive agency
which culminated with a merger with the valley's largest,
privately-held advertising agency. This merger helped us
thrive during the "dot-bomb" with clients such as the Salt
Lake Olympic Committee, Utah Department of Transportation,
JP Morgan/Chase Bank, Sun Valley Resort and Solitude Ski
Resort.
After several years at the agency, I left the industry
all-together to pursue other interests while maintaining a
few freelance clients like Knucklehead Music, Mountain
America Credit Union, Stephens Audio, Peace Drum Company,
Venus Touch and various local businesses to keep my
creativity keen and technology sharp.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Understand the client’s business goals and individual needs
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Conceptualize, design and develop web sites, banner ad
campaigns and emails
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Conceptualize, design and develop CD-ROM and DVD marketing
vehicles
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Manage creative and development teams to meet strategic,
creative and technical goals
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Participation in client and new business presentations
EXPERIENCE:
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10+ years of professional interactive design experience
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Proficient in PhotoShop and Illustrator
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Proficient in Flash and Director
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Proficient in HTML and CSS
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Proficient in FInal Cut Pro and After Effects
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Proficient in Quark and InDesign
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Proficient with a pencil and markers
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Proficient in all facets of print design and pre-press for
all mediums
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Ability to work in either Mac or PC environment, but prefer
the Mac WAY more!
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Strong management, communication, organizational and
interpersonal skills
WORK HISTORY:
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PPBH:
Interactive Designer / Art Director: Oct 2001 - Sep 2004
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ProClix Interactive:
Interactive Designer / Art Director: Nov 1997 - Sep 2001
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Merrell Remington
Direct:
Graphic Designer / Illustrator: Aug 1996 - Nov 1997
FUN FACTS:
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Speak fluent French
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Play guitar... Electric guitar... I got to rawk!
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Obsessed with my Ford Mustang
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Love my family
