I am an intelligent, versatile, creative artist with experience in multiple traditional and digital media. I have years of freelance work in sculpture, digital art, character design, and concept art, and I am proficient in Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. I am friendly, collaborative, an adept learner, and a team player. I thrive on creative thinking and creative problem solving to help bring ideas to life. I have collaborated with clients and art directors to refine concepts, produce commissioned artwork, and create designs for apparel, logos, and promotional materials. I enjoy learning new tools and techniques and I pride myself on delivering thoughtful, high-quality work on time.

Rachel Young

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I am an intelligent, versatile, creative artist with experience in multiple traditional and digital media. I have years of freelance work in sculpture, digital art, character design, and concept art, and I am proficient in Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. I am friendly, collaborative, an adept learner, and a team player. I thrive on creative thinking and creative problem solving to help bring ideas to life. I have collaborated with clients and art directors to refine concepts, produce commissioned artwork, and create designs for apparel, logos, and promotional materials. I enjoy learning new tools and techniques and I pride myself on delivering thoughtful, high-quality work on time.

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I am an intelligent, versatile, creative artist with experience in multiple traditional and digital media. I have years of freelance work in sculpture, digital art, character design, and concept art, and I am proficient in Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. I am friendly, collaborative, an adept learner, and a team player. I thrive on creative thinking and creative problem solving to help bring ideas to life.

I have collaborated with clients and art directors to refine concepts, produce commissioned artwork, and create designs for apparel, logos, and promotional materials. I enjoy learning new tools and techniques and I pride myself on delivering thoughtful, high-quality work on time.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2004 - Present
Freelance projects across sculpture, digital art, and graphic design. Collaborated with Korsbek Watch Company to create and refine digital product design concepts in Photoshop; handled prototype reference pieces, product photography, and ad creation. Sculpted an intricate canine maquette for Tim Racer to guide the carving of a larger carousel-style portrait, using concept drawings and reference photos. Executed commissioned artworks for private collectors and charity, including tee-shirt designs, pet portraits, and logos.
Non-Gemstone Quality Assurance Inspector at Blue Nile
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Reviewed incoming jewelry stock and outgoing orders to identify defects and quality issues; documented findings in writing and communicated results clearly.
Tutor at Randolph-Macon Woman's College
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002
While a student, assisted peers in the Writing Lab with reading and grammar, helping with written assignments; selection based on faculty nomination and Dean’s List status.

Education

B.A. in Studio Art with concentration in Biology at Randolph College
August 30, 1998 - May 30, 2002
Magna Cum Laude

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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