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FableVision Portfolio

FableVision - SmartMoves Launch Invite

FableVision - SmartMoves Launch Invite

FableVision's SmartMoves promotes cognitive development and connects the two hemispheres of the brain by engaging the user in a  series of simple body movements - Illustrator

FV - SmartMoves DVD case

FV - SmartMoves DVD case

FableVision's SmartMoves builds communication between the two hemispheres of the through a series of simple body movements - Illustrator

FableVision - SmartMoves Blast

FableVision - SmartMoves Blast

FableVision - Animation-ish DVD case

FableVision - Animation-ish DVD case

An educational software program by FableVision, Inc., Animation-ish can get anyone animating in minutes! - Illustrator

FableVision - Animation-ish Product Sheet

FableVision - Animation-ish Product Sheet

A product sheet for FableVision's animation program - InDesign

FV - Animation-ish Banner

FV - Animation-ish Banner

Retractable canvas banner, original 8' tall - Illustrator

FableVision - Catalog Spread

FableVision - Catalog Spread

Web Portfolio

Web Design - The Conversion Museum

Web Design - The Conversion Museum

Web Design - Bright Alternatives, LLC

Web Design - Bright Alternatives, LLC

Web Design - Advance Pump and Filter, Co.

Web Design - Advance Pump and Filter, Co.

Web Design - CSS Zen Garden

Web Design - CSS Zen Garden
Photo for John Brissette

Contact Information

John Brissette
Graphic/Web Designer, Artist, Animator
m:
603.479.3638

The Unyielding Desire to Create

As a graphic and web/UI designer, my mission is to create visually powerful, intuitive and consistent design pieces, in both digital and print avenues, that will get your business and products noticed.

 

My objective is to utilize all of the skills aquired through obtaining two college degrees, a full-time four month internship in a fast paced design studio, and over five years of freelance web design experience, to fully contribute to your design team.

Summary

  • Graphic and Web designer with strong skills from planning to implementation. Strong knowledge of Adobe CS3 design software including Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Quark xPress. Strong knowledge of both PC and Mac environments.

  • Freelance web designer with 5+ years experience, producing a web presence which facilitates new marketing avenues for small businesses and the self-employed. Strong knowledge of code-compliant XHTML and CSS layout for cross-browser compatibility and stability. Flash animation, interfacing and scripting for interactive and dynamic web designs.

  • BS in Communications (Graphic Design and Interactive Multimedia) and an AS in Applied Arts with a final GPA of 3.9+ for both degrees.

  • Full-time internship at FableVision, Inc., multimedia studio and developer of educational software in Boston, MA. Instrumental in the development of FableVision's two newest software products, SmartMoves and Animation-ish. Lead designer - packaging, marketing graphics, banners, user guides, DVD labels, and other promotional materials.

  • Particularly interested in education and children's entertainment, educational game development, nonprofits and health/medical technology organizations.

  • Specialties include vector-based art/animation, CSS and valid XHTML, typography, color theory, photomanipulation/digital art, and branding/identity development

Work History

FableVision, Inc.

Boston, MA
Oct 2008 - Oct 2008

Artist/Animator (contract project) 

Updated and refined a series of Flash-based animations for teens pertaining to the dangers of alcohol.

 

Tasks included:

 

  • Working with an existing series of animations to replace characters, background art, voice overs and other digital assets.
  • Developed new illustrations for inclusion within several animation scenes.
  • Coordinated lip-syncing animation with new voice-over assets.
  • Voice-over editing and normalization using Audacity.
Boston, MA
May 2008 - Jul 2008

Artist/Animator (contract project) 

Responsible for the development of character assets for use in an educational console game. Tasks included character animation (utilizing Adobe Flash), sprite creation (utilizing Adobe ImageReady), memory management, optimization of sprite files, and programming animations for use within the software architecture.

Boston, MA, United States
Jan 2008 - May 2008

Internship 

 

Full-time (40+ hours) internship at FableVision, a multimedia studio and educational software developer, with locations in Boston, MA, Dedham, MA, Portland, OR, and London, England.

 

FableVision's mission is unlocking children's potential, inspiring creativity and promoting "off-the-path" learning.

 

Responsibilities included (but not limited to):

 

  • Instrumental in the development of FableVision's two newest software products, SmartMoves and Animation-ish. Lead designer - packaging, marketing graphics, banners, user guides, DVD labels, and other promotional materials.

  • Completed the redesign of FableVision's product catalog, including a complete rebuild in InDesign.

  • Re-organization of assets and asset archiving system.

  • Creation of promotional materials, magazine ads, web-based ads and more for multiple internal and external projects.

  • Developed multiple projects from concept to completion, while simultaneously updating or refining existing work, often under tight deadlines.


Bright Alternatives, LLC

Plaistow, NH
Sep 2006 - Present

Web Designer / Webmaster 

Advance Pump and Filter, Co.

Lee, NH

Web Designer / Webmaster 

The Conversion Museum

Boston, MA
Jan 2008 - Present

Web Designer / Webmaster 

Education

Fitchburg State College

Sep 2005 - May 2008
Fitchburg, MA, United States
BS - Communications , Graphic Design and Interactive Multimedia
  • Summa Cum Laude (3.9+ GPA)
  • Visions Forum presenter: 2007-2008
  • Visions Exhibition presenter: 2007
  • President's list: 2007-2008
  • Distinguished Scholar Award (Cumulative 3.9GPA)
  • Who's Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges
  • Multimedia Project Design team leader
  • National Communications Honor Society - Lambda Pi Eta

Quinsigamond Community College

Sep 2002 - May 2004
Worcester, MA, United States
AS - Applied Arts
  • Highest Honors (3.9+ GPA)
  • Member of the Applied Arts Advisory Committee
  • Recipient of the Special Recognition Award

References


"John Brissette, Jr. worked as unpaid intern at both FableVision’s Studio and Educational Offices in Boston and Dedham, Massachusetts from January through May of 2008, on a full time basis.

Every project that John worked on directly impacted the day-to-day and long-term operation of our business. John’s knowledge of software design allowed for quick and efficient product turn arounds that were extremely well done. He worked effectively with a variety of teams under very tight deadlines while juggling multiple projects.

We all found John to be a very strong addition to the FableVision team. He is very bright, highly energetic, driven, and extremely efficient. He clearly understands the importance of starting and completing tasks on time and was impeccable when it came to follow through.

John was an enthusiastic force in the studio – bringing energy and verve to everything he did for us.  We rely on self-directed, self-motivated individuals – and John exceeded our expectations, sometimes pushing ‘us’ to jump higher and reach further. Much of his success can be attributed to being a highly motivated team player."

William H. Norris
The Dot Connector

FableVision, Inc.

 

 

“John was a student in our department's rigorous internship program, which I direct. His work was consistently excellent, and the corporate supervisors of the company (Fablevision, Boston, Massachusetts) at which he interned (including the owners) took time out of their busy schedules to express to me that he had been the best intern we had placed there in their 20 years of existence.” 

 

Charles Sides

Professor of Communications

Fitchburg State College

Skills

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CSS / XHTML

(Advanced)
1-2 Years Experience, ( Last Used <1 year ago )
  • Implementation of CSS-based designs for greater browser compatibility and visual control. Code-compliant xHTML site development.

 

  • Code structure designed for maximum Search Engine Optimization benefits.
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Adobe CS3

(Advanced)
3-4 Years Experience, ( Last Used <1 year ago )
  • Proficient knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, ImageReady (CS2 and below), Dreamweaver and Flash.

  • Working knowledge of ActionScript 2.0, including external file referencing, game programming and interactivity.

 

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Quark xPress

(Advanced)
3-4 Years Experience, ( Last Used <1 year ago )
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Windows XP/Vista

(Expert)
5-6 Years Experience, ( Last Used <1 year ago )
  • Proficient knowledge of Windows components, including driver compatibility, font management, resource management, file structure/management, User Account Controls and enhanced Vista security options.
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Mac OS X

(Advanced)
5-6 Years Experience, ( Last Used <1 year ago )

Interests

  • Internet technology/social networking/Web 2.0 marketing
  • Hiking/outdoor activities
  • Sculpting
  • Game development
  • PC repair and optimization

Print Portfolio

Storybook Illustration

Storybook Illustration
Prototype illustration for a children's book - Illustrator
 

Modern Age - Magazine Advertisement

"Modern Age" Magazine Advertisement
An advertisement design for a fictional high-end office furniture retail supplier - Illustrator
 

Visions 2007 - Tri-fold Program - Front

"Visions 2007" Tri-fold Program - Front
Front side of a tri-fold design for the Visions exhibition at Fitchburg State College - InDesign
 

Visions 2007 - Tri-fold Program - Back

"Visions 2007" Tri-fold Program - Back
Reverse side of a tri-fold design for the Visions exhibition at Fitchburg State College - InDesign
 

Fight the Pipeline - Poster

"Fight the Pipeline" Poster
A human-rights themed tabloid poster - Photoshop and Illustrator
 

Lacoy Script Competition - Poster

"Lacoy Script Competition" Poster
Tabloid poster design for Fitchburg State College - Photoshop
 

Yoshitaka Amano - Spread

"Amano" - Spread
Tabloid poster reinforcing typographical composition - InDesign
 
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