Todd Hammell
99 Peachtree Memorial Drive Apt. A4
Atlanta, GA 30309
p: 404-395-5170
intl: 001 404 395 5170
e:todd.hammell@solidcolors.net

Relevant Experience:

SOLID COLORS , Atlanta GA - 2004-Present
Design & Packaging consultant
As the principle of a small design studio in Atlanta GA, I am responsible for developing new business contacts, maintaining client relationships, billing, promotion as well as all creative design. I want to do good work, and together with smart clients build experiences across all consumer touch-points.

Brands: Philips mobile, Royal Philips, Norelco, Sonicare.

Philips Design, Atlanta GA - 2006-2009
Consultant, design & digital illustration
At Philips Design, I was responsible for creating design executions across consumer touch-points for a variety of brands and sub-brands of Royal Philips. Working directly with the business units and the visual communication team, and using consumer research to focus my creative thinking that supported the business strategy and elevated the perception of the product. I also was responsible for creating the visuals used on the packaging that communicated on a visceral level the benefits of the products.

Brands: Magnavox, Sonicare, Avent, Royal Philips, Norelco.

Philips Design, Hong Kong China - July 2007-September 2007
Senior Designer
During my tenure with Philips Design North America, I was invited to work in the Hong Kong office for two months as a packaging and visualization consultant. Working with a variety of design disciplines I was responsible for managing and executing several packaging projects from mobile phones, filtration systems, sound accessories, as well as assist in the development of point-of-purchase guidelines for Philips Sonicare.

Brands: Philips mobile, Royal Philips, Norelco, Sonicare.

SOLID COLORS, Atlanta GA - 2004-2006
Designer, Principle.
As the principle of a small design studio in Atlanta GA, I was responsible for developing new business contacts, maintaining client relationships, billing, promotion as well as all creative design.

Brands: Kar's Nut company, YKK fasteners, DJ klever, Prince Presto, Southern Banking Systems, 311 merchandising.

Portfolio Center, Atlanta GA - 2004-2006
Instructor
Instructor for Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Lightwave 3D, packaging and production. Participated in student critiques as well as provided design council. During my time at Portfolio Center, I also served on the AIGA Atlanta board as a liaison between students and industry professionals.

Antista Fairclough, Atlanta GA - 2002-2003
Jr. Designer.
As a Jr. designer responsible for creating and execution high-impact designs across various consumer touch-points primarily in the food and beverage industry. I was exposed to a wide variety of projects from packaging, outdoor advertising, vehicle graphics to environmental design.

Brands: Anheuser-Busch, Adams-Pfizer, Knorr foods.

Education:

Portfolio Center, Atlanta GA - 1999-2001
Graduate studies
Intense portfolio development program that encompasses a broad spectrum of design processes and focuses on a holistic design approach.

The University of Georgia, Athens GA - 1993-1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Studio art degree with a concentration in drawing and painting.

Software/Skills:

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
3d StudioMax
Lightwave 3D

Working knowledge of:
Adobe Aftereffects, Adobe Premiere, Flash, HTML, sound editing software.