Steve Welch 

503 888 6627

oksteve@gmail.com
​swell-graphics.com

​Based in Portland, Oregon USA.
School at Western Washington Univ.
​Graphic Design BFA

work chronology                                                               –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Nike Global Sales Commercial Content
​COE

Aug 2016 – Mar 2020
contract via Pro-Unlimited

Department of Nike Archives

Feb 2013 – Dec 2015

Seasonal graphic content specialist. Manage and contribute to production of assets. Includes researching, gathering and editing appropriate imagery based on timelines, photo shoots, copy-writing, and other demands.
Collaborate with senior writers in producing online training modules benefiting sales-floor staff. 
Quality Assurance reviews and other team support of various image and copy output for publishing readiness.

Adobe CC, MS Office. Hand-drawn illustration using Wacom tablet.

Lead design and layout of online stories showcasing Nike’s digital archive via internal website. Direct daily interaction with senior content developers. Viewed by Nike employees and vendors worldwide, the stories provide information, inspiration, and reflection.
​Adobe CQ5 template for layout of copy and artifacts for final publishing. Adobe CS skill for custom imagery. Nike Archive for content and inspiration. 

Nike
​Sports Knowledge Underground

Mar 2010 – May 2013

Graphic user interface freelance.

General Contractor assistant.
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First time dad.

2004 – 2010

​Production support of copywriting team, using database application FileMaker Pro. Compile seasonal product data with copy and images. Review and QA content for milestones and final publication.

Various graphic Interface design contracts, for clients such as Intel, Microsoft, FILTER Digital, VA Hospital, InFocus and Fresh Interactive. 

Gained hours of experience in general contracting as an assistant to a GC. Became knowledgeable in de/construction methods, hand tools, and design and planning.

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Intel Corporation

1999 – Mar 2002

Graphic interface design for various internal projects, as part of a graphics and user-centered services team. 

Microsoft Corporation

1994 – 1998, 2006-07

Graphic Interface Design for various teams includng: Windows Live, MS Money 98, Backoffice Suite, MS Publisher

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