I am a Freelance Graphic Designer/Artist with over 6 years of experience in managing the complete design process, from conceptualization to delivery. I am expert in interdepartmental coordination and communication. I specialize in creating stylish designs and highly marketable multimedia branding tools that stretch the boundaries of web design and digital storytelling to help my clients brand stand out. In short, I am a one-stop for digital media graphics. I thrive on collaborating with clients to translate their ideas into visually compelling branding and digital experiences, delivering polished work on time and on brief.

Richard Cody Jr.

I am a Freelance Graphic Designer/Artist with over 6 years of experience in managing the complete design process, from conceptualization to delivery. I am expert in interdepartmental coordination and communication. I specialize in creating stylish designs and highly marketable multimedia branding tools that stretch the boundaries of web design and digital storytelling to help my clients brand stand out. In short, I am a one-stop for digital media graphics. I thrive on collaborating with clients to translate their ideas into visually compelling branding and digital experiences, delivering polished work on time and on brief.

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I am a Freelance Graphic Designer/Artist with over 6 years of experience in managing the complete design process, from conceptualization to delivery. I am expert in interdepartmental coordination and communication. I specialize in creating stylish designs and highly marketable multimedia branding tools that stretch the boundaries of web design and digital storytelling to help my clients brand stand out. In short, I am a one-stop for digital media graphics.

I thrive on collaborating with clients to translate their ideas into visually compelling branding and digital experiences, delivering polished work on time and on brief.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

President / Graphic Designer at Rich Ink Graphics, inc. graphic design co.
January 1, 2009 - Present
Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the graphic design industry. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, and QuarkXPress. Also, Flash MX, Dreamweaver, and knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and XHTML scripting. Strong business development professional with an Associate in Digital Media Arts Technology focused in Graphic Arts from Technical Career Institute.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at O.N.K, NYC, INC . wholesale clothing co.
January 1, 2003 - October 11, 2025
Designed and developed marketing programs (logos, brochures). Illustrated graphic artwork for clothing, promotional flyers, company business cards, advertisements, and presentations. Created print-ready comps for third party printers and manufacturers. As Art Director, instrumental in helping to grow the business from a startup to a multifaceted clothing wholesaler, winning government contracts as suppliers.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Stormrise Productions co.
January 1, 2003 - October 11, 2025
Worked with specialized intern team, instrumental in forming a marketable name for video and live comedy event, 'Gotta Laugh'. Worked closely with company CEO to design graphic artwork for promotional flyers, company business cards, and DVD covers.
President / Graphic Designer at Rich Ink Graphics, Inc.
January 1, 2009 - Present
Executive Officer overseeing design operations and branding initiatives. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), QuarkXPress, Flash, and Dreamweaver; knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and XHTML. Led business development and digital media branding for clients.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at O.N.K, NYC, Inc. (Wholesale Clothing Co.)
January 1, 2003 - October 11, 2025
Designed and developed marketing programs (logos, brochures, illustrated artwork for clothing, promotional flyers, business cards, advertisements, and presentations). Created print-ready comps for printers and manufacturers. As Art Director, contributed to growth from startup to multifaceted clothing wholesaler and government contract opportunities.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Stormrise Productions Co.
January 1, 2003 - Present
Collaborated on branding for video and live comedy events, notably the 'Gotta Laugh' brand. Designed artwork for promotional flyers, business cards, and DVD covers in coordination with the CEO.
President/ Graphic Designer at Rich Ink Graphics, Inc.
January 1, 2009 - Present
Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the graphic design industry. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress; also, Flash, Dreamweaver, and knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and XHTML scripting. Strong business development professional with an Associate in Digital Media Arts Technology focused in Graphic Arts from Technical Career Institute.
Art Director/ Graphic Designer at O.N.K., NYC, INC. (Wholesale Clothing Co.)
January 1, 2003 - October 11, 2025
Designed and developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures, illustrated graphic artwork for clothing, promotional flyers, company business cards, advertisements, and presentations). Created print-ready comps for third party printers and manufacturers. As Art Director, instrumental in helping to grow the business from a startup to a multifaceted clothing wholesaler winning government contracts as suppliers.
Art Director/ Graphic Designer at Stormrise Productions Co.
January 1, 2003 - Present
Worked with specialized intern team, was instrumental in forming a marketable name for video and live comedy event, 'Gotta Laugh'. Worked closely with company CEO to design graphic artwork for promotional flyers, company business cards, and DVD covers.
President / Graphic Designer at Rich Ink Graphics, inc. graphic design co.
January 1, 2009 - Present
Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the graphic design industry. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator; knowledge of QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver, and knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and XHTML scripting. Strong business development professional with an Associates in Digital Media Arts Technology focused in Graphic Arts from Technical Career Institute.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at O.N.K, NYC, INC . wholesale clothing co.
January 1, 2003 - October 16, 2025
Designed and developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures, illustrated graphic artwork for clothing, promotional flyers, company business cards, advertisements, and presentations). Created print-ready comps for third party printers and manufacturers. As Art Director, instrumental in growing the business from a startup to a multifaceted clothing wholesaler, winning government contracts as suppliers.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Stormrise Productions co.
January 1, 2003 - Present
Worked with specialized intern team, instrumental in forming a marketable name for video and live comedy event, “Gotta Laugh”. Worked closely with company CEO to design graphic artwork for promotional flyers, company business cards, and DVD covers.

Education

Associates in Digital Media Arts Technology focused in Graphic Arts at Technical Career Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Associate in Digital Media Arts Technology (Graphic Arts) at Technical Career Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Associates in Digital Media Arts Technology focused in Graphic Arts at Technical Career Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Associates in Digital Media Arts Technology / focused in Graphic Arts at Technical Career Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Associates in Digital Media Arts Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Software & Internet, Education
    uniE621 Essential American English vocabulary (Cover Design)
    This Educational Word Search Book was created by Professor Cliff Jean- Philippe. I was hired to create a stylish cover that depicted the liberty fo learning english as a second language.
    uniE621 Carl Cardinal sings the Blues (EducationalChildren's Book Illustration)
    I was hired to create vibrant Character and scenery illustrations for Music Professor and Author Cliff Jean-Philip. This project called for a depiction of fictional bird characters that illustrated a message of how cultural differences could be could be shared in order to enhance both quality of life and communication. The book teaches the blues as a form of Language shared between a cardinal and bluejay. This called for images filled with vibrant, colorful depictions of the characters in their natural habitats. The backdrop of this book was New York City, being that the cardinal and blue jay are native to this region and state, it made room for an exciting exploration of one of the cities's most famous landmarks. (Central Park) I thoroughly enjoyed working on this project as it creatively invoked several of my greatest interests: music, education, cultural diversity, and of course my favorite city in the world, my native NYC.
    uniE621 Carly Cardinal Sings the Blues
    This is the opening page of the book displaying the setting and beautiful backdrop of NYC's Central Park.
    uniE621 Carl Cardinal Sings the Blues
    The scene depicts a a mocking bird singing the blues. The distinct musical notes where the recognized by Carly Cardinal and mistaken for her bluejay friend.
    uniE621 Carly Cardinal Sings The Blues
    Illustation of major turning point in the main charters story. Carly Cardinal hears the blues for the first time.