Art Directors Club of Houston

Jobs Wanted

Date listed 5/7/2007	Job desired Art Director
Name Kristen Nix
Phone 7135690861	Address 3758 Purdue , Houston, TX. 757005
Fax 7135690861	Web Site Address kristennix@mac.com
Email kristennix@mac.com
Contact by Phone , Email
Education The University of Texas at Austin Graduation May 2004 B.A. in Magazine Journalism University of Pittsburgh, Semester at Sea January 2003 - May 2003 Earned 12 credits through global studies program involving fieldwork and cross-cultural exposure studying in Cuba, Brazil, South Africa, Tanzania, India, Japan, South Korea, Alaska, and Canada.
Experience Neiman Marcus-Associate Art Director, the book and the addition Dallas, Texas May 2004 - present Art Direct the addition (an insert distributed by Neiman Marcus selling clothing, accessories and beauty products) and sections for the book (the Neiman Marcus catalog) and produce photo shoots. Meet with buyers to have all merchandise featured in the book and the addition approved by vendors. Help develop creative direction and concepts for upcoming issues of the book and the addition. 2004: Art Direct the addition, an insert mailed with the book, included bi-annually with Paper City and annually with The New York Times. 2005-Present: Art Direct the addition along with sections in the book including the Beauty Book, Shoe and Handbag, Designer Jewelry, Lingerie, and any still-life clothing shots. Produce photo shoots, booking photographer, model, hair stylists, make- up artist, and negotiate rates according to my budget. Assist, produce shoots and manage budget for a Neiman Marcus Senior Art Director. Vogue Magazine New York City Summer 2003 Summer internship assisting fashion editors and assistants. Helped organize and assist for the December 2003 cover shoot of Renee Zellweger, and worked directly with editor Grace Coddington on Fall 2003 issues.
Computer Skills In Design, Quark, Photoshop and Microsoft Word.
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