Callum Russ

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Curriculum Vitae.

Curriculum Vitae.

Hi! Here's my CV!

Callum John Russ

Hi, I'm Callum! I'm a Visual Designer with a passion for illustration, print making,
typography, editorial and publishing. | enjoy working with other creatives and I'm very
eager to make my mark in the professional design industry, push myself out of my comfort
zone and further grow my skill set

Experience & Employment

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Ihave 3 years of experience as an independent graphic designer & illustrator since graduating
from university. In that time, | have developed a strong breadth of skills and traits:

«Managing multiple projects for a variety of chents
+ Developing and designing a variety of concepts and pitching them to clients until suitable
arrangement is agreed to.

“Developang my own personal persona that represents my personality and style on

the market

+ Urilising various social media platforms, as well as my own website. to network

with people around the world and maintain my own personal brand. (Instagram, Twitter,
MvPortfolio, Webtoon, Discord)

“Strong experience in self-publishing and print making

+Adapting my work to 3 variety of styles and different contexts (Poster design

portraits, caricature, graphic & visual storytelling)

+ Working with a variety of tools and mediums (both physical and digital)

 

Freelance comic artist, illustrator and storyteller
1 have 2 years of experience as a freelance Hlustrator for comic books and graphic novels and in
that time. | have developed further professional traits:

Working closely and openly with a professional editor in order to further develop

the work to a professional standard

“Receiving giving and acting upon critical feedback

+ Developing my own personal voice in order to appeal the most appropriate target audience
+ Conducting market and competitor research in order to gain a grasp on fresh and

popular trends within the comics industry.

+ Networking with peers and other professionals within the industry at comic

conventions and through social media

Resident artist at the Atlantic Centre for the Arts, New Smyrna
Beach, Florida

From January to March 2023, 1 spent 2 months as an in-resident artist at the Atlantic centre for the
Arts. a non-profi multidisciplinary artist residency facility, curating, creating and developing a
variety of personal illustration & design projects through their Artist Residencies. focussing on
comics & graphic novels

 

“Worked directly under master artists Dean Haspiel. 3 New York based cartoonist, ilustrator,
playwright and designer (Billy dogma, The Fox, American Splendour). and Ken Niimura. a Tokyo
based illustrator, writer and designer (I Kill Giants, Immortal Sergeant, Henshin)

“Working within a professional art-based studio, working to deadlines. and producing
industry-standard comics and illustration work

Published and Exhibited Works

*The Mystery of Dyatlov Pass - A Short comic book story Self-published through Webtoon
o21)

+Theiving - A short horror comic created in collaboration with New York-based writer and
Journalist Whitney Matheson. (2023)

+I Shout for The Fall: REDUX — A design piece exhibited for an exhibition inspired by the lyrics of
Mark E. Smith Presented through Design Manchester at Bury Art Museum from September 22nd
to November 24th

+The Devil's Dirty Work - A self-published artbook of fantasy & horror based illustrations. exhibited
and sold exclusively at Thought Bubble International Comic Festival in Harrogate in November
2023.

 

Education: Skills:

“MA Hons: Master of Arts in Comics &
Graphic Novels from Teesside University.
“BA Hons: 2nd Class Bachelor Honours
Degree in Graphic Communication &
Design; Level 2 from the University of
Leeds.

+A Levels: Graphic Design (A®), History (8).

Sociology (B) from Queen Elizabeth Sixth
Form College

+10 GCSE's: | A, § B's, 4 C's from St. John's
Catholic Academy.

«Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a
focus in Photoshop, lustrator, Indesign and
Portfolio.

“Proficient in Mac Operating Systems.
Competent with Wacom hardware (owns a
Cintiq 167)

“Experienced in Microsoft Office: Word,
Powerpoint, Excel, and Teams

“Well versed in Print making - Risograph,
Lithography, Poster Printing

 

Exstensive Retail Experience:

*M&S Tindale, Store Assistant

etherspoon,
Bar Associate (May - Aug 2018)

Alongside and after my studies, | undertook a wide
variety of retail jobs, in which | learned and

developed a strong set of valuable and professional
traits, including:

 

“Gained great experience in customer service.
“Worked under timed pressure.

“Working in an intense and pressured environment.
“Worked in the customer service sector at a very
friendly and approachable standard.

+ Experience with working with customers with
disabilities to ensure they received the greatest
experience possible.

«Trained to handle finances and daily income for
various businesses.

“Working as a valued, senior member of a retail
team.

“Sound experience in man management -
delegating tasks among fellow employees and
recognising strengths and weaknesses within said
Individuals.

Interests:

*lllustration & storytelling: | am very passion-
ate about drawing, sketching and producing work
that tells a story, whether it be a comic, poster or
single piece of art/design!

Fashion and clothing: | enjoy to express myself
through my own clothes and believe the high'luxury
fashion sector is one of the most creative and
enciching areas of the creative industry! My person-
al favourite designers and brands include Nigel
Cabourn, Red Wings, Carhartt and Fred Perry.
Playing music and attending concerts: | have
played in a variety of bands growing up playing
guitar. Playing music and seeing gigs are a great way
for me to decompress and to engage with others in
a creative way!

Contact details:

*Address: 121 Wood Vue, Spennymoor, County
Durham, DL16 6RQ

+Phone: 07888 488390
+Email: Callum russ98@gmail com
Portfolio: cirussart myportiolio.com
*Instagram: @callumjohnrussart

Twitter: @callum_russ

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