Claire Griffin was born and raised in San Clemente, California. She is an artist whose work utilizes photography—both travel and editorial, as well as graphic design. Griffin received her BFA in Studio Art, with a concentration in Photography from Baylor University. Her work is a seamless combination of fleeting moments and human connection, all captured through the lens of an adventurer’s eye. These artistic directions are prominently displayed in Griffin’s collections of work in which she is able to engage her creative nature while also incorporating her devotion to service in her community.
Resume
CLAIRE GRIFFIN
claire.griffin@me.com - (949) 482-5636 - clairejanegriffin.com
Education
Baylor University Waco, TX 2017 – 2021. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and Art History Major with a concentration in Photography.
Dean’s Academic Honor List - Member of Alpha Chi Omega Theta Iota Chapter
Studio Art College International Florence, Italy August 2019 - December 2019. Concentration in graphic design,modern European art history, screen printing and digital multimedia
Exhibitions
Delible Memories Exhibition. OnArt Gallery - Via della Pergola 57-61r, Firenze. Curated by Dejan Atanackovic. December 10, 2019. Špela Zidar - SACI Gallery Coordinator.
SACI Craft Exhibition. Laboratorio Firenze - Via Guelfa 85, Firenze. Curated by Kathy Knippel. December 11, 2019. Špela Zidar - SACI Gallery Coordinator.
SACI Design and MICA Program Exhibition. SACI's Maidoff Gallery - Via Sant'Egidio 14. Curated by Camilla Come back. December 13-19, 2019. Špela Zidar - SACI Gallery Coordinator.
Baylor Student Art Exhibition – Martin Museum of Art Waco, TX
References
Jennings Sheffield, Professor of Photography, Lens Based Artist, Jennings_Sheffield@baylor.edu
Suzanne Schwartz, Founder Partner and Principle of RSM Design, suzanne@rsmdesign.com
Work Experience
Gina Group - Packaging Design Associate, Legwear - New York, NY
November 2021 - Present
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud with strong emphasis on Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
Packaging Buyers have final specifications so that purchased items are accurate and are received prior to the scheduled production date
Create strong engaging, emotional packaging design through understanding and utilizing the work process in collaboration with the direct team
Handle multiple assigned projects with various and fluctuating priority levels and short deadlines simultaneously.
Consistently use process improvement techniques and staff requirements to gain work flow efficiencies.
Dean’s Office of Marketing and Communications in the Hankamer
School of Business at Baylor University - Graphic Design Intern - Waco, TX
February 2020 - May 2021
Gained proficiency in Adobe After Effects
Responsible for photography for special events and social media
Assisted with marketing opportunities
RSM Design - Graphic Design Intern - San Clemente, CA
May 2019 - August 2019, May 2016 - March 2017
Designed marketing collateral and packaging
Assisted in print design production
Designed graphics for websites, logos, and promotions for marketing purposes utilizing Adobe Suite
Participated in meetings with sales leaders and client executives
Planned and executed multiple office events for both interoffice and client interactions/gatherings
Alpha Chi Omega - Campus Brand Manager - Waco, TX
January 2019 - May 2019
Designed t-shirts and worked closely with companies to create products
Placed large orders with outside companies
Facilitated distribution of branded items
Other Experience
Nordstrom - Retail Salesperson - Mission Viejo, CA
May 2018 - August 2018
Greeted guests as they arrived and thanked them for their patronage
Helped customers locate merchandise
Provided relevant sales information
Worked to resolve guests complaints and involved management when necessary
Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar - Hostess - San Clemente, CA
June 2020 - August 2020
Provided an elevated guest experience to generate a loyal clientele
Maintained constant communication between management and all other employees to provide smooth operations in an extremely high volume environment
Service
National Charity League - Laguna Beach Chapter - 2011 - 2017
Build A Miracle - Tijuana, MX - Lifelong Participation
Skills
Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Film Photography, CSS and HTML Coding, Customer Service, Web Design, Communication Skills, Client Relations
Software
Digital Workflow, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Figma Web Design App, Brackets Coding App
Equipment
35 mm Cameras, Medium Format Camera, Large Format Camera, DSLR Cameras, Darkroom, and Wet lab processes, Epson 4800, Epson Sure Color 8000, Epson Sure Color 9800, Oxyacetylene Torch Welding, MIG Welding, Plasma Cutter, Hand-Held Grinders/Sanders