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Christian Keller

Christian Keller

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

I am a 2018 graduate of the Master of Landscape Architecture program at City College in New York. I have a background in package design and graphic design and I'm excited to be on the pathway to a new career in landscape architecture.

Employment 

Peter Thomas Roth Jewelry, New York, NY, US, Design Director

Designed brand website, email creatives, printed promotional materials, and brand
packaging. Photo retouching. Developed seasonal holiday ad campaigns and collateral. Coordinated with retailers to meet image specifications.

Dec 2016 - current
 

Peter Thomas Roth Skincare, New York, NY, US, Senior Graphic Designer

Designed web banners, packaging, and in-store display units. Developed final art for production. Produced in-house product prototypes. Worked directly with marketing to develop online product campaigns and product packaging concepts and advertising narratives.

Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
 

Kiehl's Since 1851, New York, NY, US, Senior Designer

Responsible for design, conceptualization, and overseeing production of primary and secondary packaging, collateral, seasonal gift sets, coffrets, gwp bags.
Oversaw photo retouching and preparation of mechanicals for production.

Jun 2014 - May 2016
 

Estée Lauder Companies - Aramis & Designer Fragrances (Next Source), New York, NY, US, Design Director

Creative development of fragrance packaging, cosmetics, and
accessories for Ermenegildo Zegna, Aramis, Kiton, Lab Series Skincare for Men,Missoni, and Michael Kors. Responsible for design, conceptualization, and overseeingproduction of primary and secondary packaging, collateral, seasonal gift sets, coffrets, gwp bags. Oversaw photo retouching and preparation of mechanicals for production.
Directed packaging department, vendors, and engineers on production of final art.
Attended domestic and international press runs. Maintained strong relationshipsand communication with marketing teams, product development, and merchandising to achieve cohesive branding.

Aug 2005 - Jul 2012
 

Education 

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, Masters, Masters Program-Landscape Architecture

Masters of Landscape Architecture 1.

Studio Courses, Research using ArcGIS Pro, Graphic Representation, Site Technology, Design Research, Sustainable Soil and Water, Planting Design

Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
 

The New School, New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Communication Design

Graphic Design, Communication Design, Painting, Art History

Aug 1992 - Jun 1996
 

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