Hello
Hello my name is David Tryk and I’m a Graphic Designer. I specialize in providing graphic design solutions with a history of working with in-house marketing teams for corporate and financial companies. I work in highly collaborative environments with other creatives including copywriters, executives and creative directors to produce beautiful and effective designs.
I manage and execute designs from initial concept to final release to communicate the organization’s marketing objectives. I often provide graphic design support onsite at large scale corporate events, both "front and back of house" working with the onsite event team as well as executives to translate the shared vision into stunning visuals branded for the event. I’ll also work directly with the backstage AV crew to ensure the presentations look their best and run smoothly while the presenters are up on stage.
Please contact me for solutions to your graphic design needs.
Software & knowledge
Fluent in: InDesign | PowerPoint | Photoshop | Illustrator | Acrobat
Experience with: Events | Art Direction | Project Management | AEM
Knowledge of: InCopy | Word | Keynote
Work
Experience
Ernst & Young
Graphic Designer, Creative Services Group (Events Team), February 2016–Present
Produces creative, comprehensive layouts and high-level design for deliverables requiring strong conceptualization of ideas in preparation of original art for print and digital media. Offers conceptual design and production solutions to internal clients based on business needs. Manages design projects from concept through production and delivery, effectively prioritizes work, balances multiple priorities simultaneously, establishes timelines and estimates and identifies resources to meet internal client commitments and deadlines. Serves as a creative services group project manager and works effectively in a team environment.
Supports various event teams by creating pre-event materials, provides front-of-house and back-stage support as part of a production team spending a percentage of time working on-site at events. Managing a wide range of priorities in a fast-paced, live show environment by leveraging technical, creative design, communication and project management skills. Ensures correct set-up of environmental and directional signage, digital displays and equipment. Designs and creates graphics prior to and during live events, runs show graphics and resolves technical issues. Acts as a host providing direction to presenters prior to appearing on-stage and effectively communicates with top level executives.
Pitney Bowes
Graphic Designer (Contract), Marketing Department, August 2014–November 2015
Brought in as a contract graphic designer to help implement rebranding. This included updating designs of catalogs, brochures, white papers, case studies, cutsheets, data sheets, infographics, posters and PowerPoints. Also responsible for designing professional, creative marketing concepts and executions within the new branding guidelines while managing my workload from initial concept to final completion.
Pace University
Graphic Designer, Marketing Department, September 2011–July 2014
Working as a member of a team of graphic designers, writers and production staff to produce all of the University’s marketing materials. Operating in a fast paced, agency environment, I design print and digital materials as a key member of the marketing team and handle multiple projects often on tight schedules from concept to completion. Typical work includes catalogs, brochures, annual reports, posters, html emails, and web banners.
Bonnier
Freelance Graphic Designer, Marketing Department, March 2010–August 2010
Marketing designer for the following 5 magazines: Popular Science, Popular Photography, American Photo, Sound+Vision and Science Illustrated. Designer of magazine print ads, web banners, mini websites and enhanced ads for the iPad versions of the magazines.
Legg Mason
Freelance Graphic Designer, Marketing Department, October 2009–December 2009
Layout of financial Fact Cards and Retirement Brochures. Design of pie charts, bar charts, and scatter charts. Design of e-mail blasts using Dreamweaver.
Scholastic
Freelance Graphic Designer, Education Department, March 2009–September 2009
Production and design of Expert 21; a new reading program (prototypes, book spreads, front matter and back matter). Layout of the Scholastic Audio Collection Spring 2009 catalog. Packaging production of various Goosebumps Horrorland audio CD titles.
Modern Publishing
Assistant Art Director/Freelance Graphic Designer, July 2008–December 2008
Layout and production on various projects including children and tween themed books and packaging for Disney, Fisher-Price, Planet Earth and other well known properties.
The New York Botanical Garden
Freelance Graphic Designer, January 2008–April 2008
Design and layout of the 150 page “A New Strategic Plan: Into the 21st Century” report. A detailed strategic plan of the goals for the New York Botanical Garden during the next seven years. Design of 60 signs for the Darwin’s Garden exhibit.
Victoria's Secret Direct
Freelance Graphic Designer, October 2007–December 2007
Layout of the famous catalog. Layout of the following issues: Semi-Annual Sale 2007, Shoes & Accessories 2007, Christmas Specials 2007, Last Minute Gift Guide 2007, Resort 2008, Major Spring 2008 and Swim 2008.
Bear Stearns
Freelance Graphic Designer, May 2007–September 2007
Design and layout of various financial and investment material including corporate reports, financial statements, investment newsletters, purchase plan brochures, and internal materials including posters, employee booklets and the 2007 Holiday Card.