Ali Kurzeja

Illustrator • Designer • Textile Designer

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Sarasota, United States

Freelance Illustrator at Self Employed

Studied Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design

alikurzeja.com

Joined July 9, 2020

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About

I'm a freelance illustrator and designer offering a broad array of commercial art services. I have over 14 years of experience (12 years as an in-house illustrator/designer). I specialize in watercolor painting, textile/surface pattern design, botanical art, graphic art/design, and packaging design. Select Client List: American Greetings / Anthropologie / Elum Designs / Fellowes / Target / Joann Fabrics / Papyrus / Procter & Gamble / Home Goods / Hudson Valley Seeds

Experience

Self Employed

Apr 2019 – Present

Freelance Illustrator

Elum Designs

Aug 2016 – Apr 2019

San Diego, California

Illustrator/ Graphic Designer

Utilized creative talent to provide concepts, resolve product design, and complete project responsibilities. Illustrated artwork in a variety of styles and mediums based on clients' needs. Created repeatable patterns and production ready files. Designed typography based layouts and identify market trends.

American Greetings

Jun 2007 – Jul 2016

Cleveland, Ohio

Illustrator/ Designer

Created final art and concepts for social expression products. Worked in a variety of mediums, styles, and subject matter to accommodate desired illustrative needs. Participated in Color Source Group and Illustration Now trend councils, researching best color print practices and market trends.

Hallmark Cards

Jun 2006 – Aug 2006

Kansas City, Missouri

Summer Illustration Intern

Chosen for nationwide competitive internship. Studied under veteran illustrators to learn painting and digital techniques. Worked on product concepts and finished art.

Education

Ringling College of Art and Design

Aug 2003 – May 2007

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration