BILL COPES

Email

Phone

617-304-0254

Expertise

Skills

User interface/experience design
Brand identity design
Front-end website development, incorporating cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards
Creative direction and guidance

Technology

XHTML
CSS 3
Familiar with SQL, ASP Classic, PHP, Javascript
Knowledge of both OS X and Windows operating systems

Software

Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Illustrator CS3
Adobe Indesign CS3
Adobe Acrobat CS3
Dreamweaver / Textmate / Edit Plus
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Enterprise Manager

Experience

Tributes – Senior User Experience Designer – 2008 - Present

Create visual concepts that match the content and the Tributes brand image
Create design prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation, functionality flow and content layout
Hands-on translation of UI design concepts into functional, dynamically developed, and scalable CSS front end UI

Digital Bungalow – Senior Designer – 2003 - 2008

Design user interfaces and experiences for a variety of clients (National Amusements, Wall Street Journal, Verizon)
Present and discuss concepts to prospective clients
Develop websites and applications utilizing XHTML and CSS 3
Maintain online catalogs via SQL database administration (Bob's Discount Furniture, Imperial USA, Brighams)
Design and develop email newsletters (Brighams, Danvers Bank, Tufts)
Update and maintain existing site content for over 10 clients, adhering to style guidelines
Provide creative direction to junior designers
Work closely with design and development teams to strategize and fulfill tasks
Research current and future industry trends
Create brand identities and graphic standards

Untangled Web Design – Freelance CSS Developer – 2007

Developed websites from Photoshop templates
Maintained and updated client websites
Converted Flash modules to html (www.cakes4occasions.com)
Met with clients to discuss website updates and code implementation

Cake Creative Group – Freelance Designer – 2003-2005

Populated catalog templates with product information (BJ's wholesale catalogs)
Photo retouching (Timberland, BJ's)
Website development (mariposa-gift.com)
Pre-press supervision at printer (BJ's wholesale catalogs)

Education

BFA (Concentration in Graphic Design) Montserrat College of Art

Affiliations

AIGA

Past and Present Design Concepts

Home page and inside page designs for BCGI wireless
Home page design concept for BCGI wireless
Verzon Fios Contest home page design
Home page design concept for Vitale
Home and inside page designs for Vitale
Home page design for Rand Whitney
Home page design for Patriot Place
Home page design for Cinema Delux UK
Home page design for The Bridge: Cinema Delux
Home page design for The Bridge: Cinema Delux
Home and inside page designs for Camenae

Designed

Developed (CSS)

A little about me

I'm a highly talented graphic designer and front-end CSS developer. I'm known for my creativity and keen eye for detail, and I finish each job quickly, never compromising quality. Working years in an agency environment and freelancing on various projects, I've become extremely well-rounded. I approach each new project with a fresh perspective, considering all its unique goals and needs. I especially thrive in an environment that allows me to a collaborate with a team of smart folks who pride themselves on creating something brilliant. If you're looking to beautify or simplify your site or brand, I'm your guy. And I look forward to the challenges that each project brings.