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Steve Welch 

503 888 6627

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

oksteve@gmail.com
​swell-graphics.com


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. Work with senior writers in producing online training articles. Manage and help produce seasonal graphic assets.
Adobe CC, MS Office, misc software and hand-drawn illustration using Wacom tablet.
 
​QA and other team support of various image and copy output for publishing readiness.
Lead design and layout of online stories showcasing Nike’s digital archive via internal website. Direct daily interaction with 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 and imagination for custom imagery. Nike Archive for content and inspiration. 

Nike
​Sports Knowledge Underground

Mar 2010 – May 2013

Graphic user interface freelance.
General Contractor assistant.
First time dad.

2004 – 2010

​Production support of copywriting team, using database application FileMaker Pro, in compiling 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.

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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  • Home - Steve W
  • Portfolio
    • Storytelling at Nike >
      • Dept of Nike Archives
      • SKU (Sports Knowledge Underground)
    • Iconography
    • Experience Designs
  • Resume + Contact