Dear Human Resources,
I am interested in the art director position with Marketing and Annual Giving. I’ve been at the
University of Michigan since December, 2008 and I love it here, so I am interested in new
opportunities here on campus.
I would be a fantastic art director for Marketing and Annual Giving. In my time at the College of
Literature, Science and the Arts, I’ve experienced how working together with brilliant students,
faculty and staff here can result in powerful and compelling communications. I would love to
have the opportunity to help tell the University of Michigan story for Marketing and Annual
Giving.
My years of experience in a range of media provide me with a deep problem solving ability,
leadership and great instincts. I combine creative passion and high level strategic sense with
detail oriented discipline and refinement to create powerful solutions.
I have worked professionally in video (web and traditional delivery), animation, social
networking, mobile apps, podcasting, YouTube, event media, print design, information
architecture, interactive and presentation design, as well as database systems. My experience
comes from both agency and corporate environments and includes work for Audi, GM, Ford,
Chrysler, Whole Foods Market, Ernst & Young and Tenneco.
I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss how I could contribute to Marketing and
Annual Giving as an Art Director.
Sincerely,
Hans Anderson
734.660.1319
hansande@umich.edu
hanselectronic.wordpress.com
Hans Anderson
7255 West Liberty Road | Ann Arbor, MI 48103 | 734.660.1319 | hansande@umich.edu
Online portfolio: http://hanselectronic.wordpress.com/
Goal
To bring my creativity, passion, and integrity to an art director position at the University of Michigan
Professional Profile:
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills
• Clear and passionate communication style
• An appreciation of individual talent and the power of a team
• Expert creator of digital creative design in a range of media, from print to RSS
Education:
School of the Art Institute of Chicago: 1996-1998
Ox-Bow Summer School of Art, Saugatuck, MI: 1995-1998
BA, Columbia College, Chicago: 1995
Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI: 1988
Work History:
University of Michigan, College of LS&A, Student Academic Affairs
• LSA Course Guide Mobile App: concept, art direction, development, supervise freelance work
• “Water” LSA Theme Semester: art direction, video director, supervise freelance work
• What Makes Life Worth Living” LSA Theme Semester: art direction, design, supervise freelance work
• Student Academic Planning Calendar: art direction, photography, design, special production
• Academic Advising Video: director, cinematography, motion graphics, editing, mixing, music
• LSA Course Bulletin: art direction, photography, design & production
Creative Media Specialist, Tenneco: 2006-2008
• 08 Expert Plus enewsletter: concept, art direction, design, programming, editing & delivery
• Tenneco TADML (Digital Media Library): information architecture, design, content management
• Tenneco product photography: art direction
• Brand graphic development & art direction, including logo re-designs for national automotive brands
• Graphic design, pre-press and production for: collateral print, packaging, POP, catalog, direct & more
• Create content for YouTube & MySpace
Freelance/Contract Design & Art Direction: 2005-2006
Title: Senior Graphic Designer/Art Director
• Agency: Phire Branding Co.; Orlimar, Merillat, ETAS, Sweetwaters Tea and Coffee, Erb Institute
• Agency: Doner; Owens-Corning, Six Flags
• Agency: Qltd; Terumo, WoodWing USA, ACM SIGGRAPH
Jackson-Dawson: 2002-2005
Title: Senior Graphic Designer/Art Director
• Ford “The Truth About Trucks” web video / POP tie-in campaign: senior art director
• Audi Magazine (print) & Audi Owner Newsletter (email): senior designer
• Ford Doral Golf Championship broadcast events: art director
Graphic Promotions Incorporated: 2000-2002
Title: Designer
• DaimlerChrysler Service Contracts 2002, “For the way you drive” campaign: art director/copywriter
• ADS 1 Dealership Ad Creation Software, packaging and launch: music director/copywriter
• Mopar client presentations: video editor/flash animator
Ernst & Young Creative Services: April 2000-August 2000
Title: Senior Designer
• CMS Energy client presentation: senior designer
• La-Z-Boy client presentation: senior designer
Whole Foods Market: 1997-2000
Title: Graphic Designer
• Chicago Metro region: trainer/supervisor of in-store graphic designers
• Seasonal events: designer
Skillset:
Personal: Excellent presentation skills, communication and teamwork, time and project management
Software: Adobe Creative Suite applications, including web and video, Apple Studio applications,
Keynote, video, motion graphics and audio editing applications for web / DVD; Quark Express, Microsoft
Office, Open Office/Neo Office, WordPress, Ning, Movable Type, Feedburner, Filemaker Pro
Production: Design for print collateral, advertising, large format, packaging, logo / identity. Web design,
interactive design including Flash, Web Video, DVD content & authoring, presentation graphics, HD
video, podcasting/RSS, YouTube, social networking strategy