colby roark

graphic designer
colbyroark.com
me@colbyroark.com | (214) 454-1249
iOS themes
user interface design
digital
three iOS themes created for the jailbreaking community. each contains
over 700 separate applications themed, as well as additional UI elements.

kecil lux jool

daisy fields
branding and identity
digital & physical
identity designed for an accessible boutique clothing company
focused on gender-neutral and inclusive garments.
overclocked
product design
digital/photography
a combination of digital and photographic work combined
to create a myriad of album covers
nex gen dynamics
branding and identity, print design, social media design
digital/print
a collection of designs created while a part of a
Chicago-based design agency.
verde
branding and identity, website design
digital/print
a myriad of work done for a Chicago-based energy startup.
 colby
roark
graphic designer

WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

April 2019 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Aug. 2013 GRAPHIC DESIGN B.F.A.

- Present at Gallagher Rolling Meadows, IL - Dec. 2016
at Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL
The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing art and copy layouts
I moved from Dallas, Texas to Chicago to pursue my undergraduate in
for material to be presented by Gallagher’s sales teams to help win new
Graphic Design at Columbia College Chicago. Starting in the Fall of 2013,
clients. Visual communications media may include sell sheets, printed
I graduated early in December of 2016 with my B.F.A.
and digital presentation materials, booklets, custom illustrated images
such as maps or icons, and video. Successfully assisted in leading the team
through the onboarding of a new project managing software to streamline our
collective workflow.

Aug. 2018 GRAPHIC DESIGNER WHY ME?

- Mar. 2019
at Nex Gen Dynamics Crystal Lake, IL
I am a driven and talented designer with a personality that has not
Designed a multitude of print, digital, social, and web graphics for failed me yet. I’m eager to impress, quick to better myself, and for every
both Nex Gen Dynamics and their client base. Print pieces ranged from instance I lack knowledge, I make up for it in a willingness to educate
handbooks and manuals to event fliers and vehicle wrap designs. myself. I can guarantee that I will be a strong, kind, and invaluable part
of your team.
July 2017 GRAPHIC DESIGNER
- July 2018
at The Creative Group - ICU Medical Lake Forest, IL

Developed countless packaging designs for medical supplies, gaining SKILLS

experience with type treatment and interaction with dielines and printing
preparation. Constantly collaborated with a number of individuals Adobe Illustrator
throughout the company to accurately create the desired products, all
while following guidelines set in place. Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
June 2016 LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER Adobe Dreamweaver
- July 2017
at Verde Sustainable Solutions Chicago, IL Microsoft Office
CSS/HTML
Developed a new brand identity for the company, which includes apparel,
business cards, website design, and stationery. Manage the design and
content of the company website. Vital to the process of the public’s Windows OS
perception of the company, building the framework and designing the
MacOS
outer body of what comes into contact with customers, both returning
and potential. Linux

May 2013 GRAPHIC DESIGNER iOS Design

- Present
at Colby Roark Design Chicago, IL Website Design
• Designed multiple successful iOS themes for the jailbreaking Photography
community, each with at least 1,000 downloads. Screen-printing
• Created album covers and promotional pieces for several
Chicago-based bands.
• Designed items for a clothing brand start-up company focusing
primarily on streetwear.
• Designed the identity of an accessible boutique clothing company
focused on gender-neutral and inclusive garments.