Amber Marsh

Amber Marsh

Multi-disciplinary designer · Pacific Office Automation

Portland, OR

In My Own Words

Amber is a multi-disciplinary designer and artist with a multitude of expertise. They have worked in the outdoor recreation industry for over 10 years and have spent the past five years working in print industry. Most recently they have started teaching in the design program at the Pacific Northwest College of Art, where they completed their MFA. When they aren’t crafting up new ideas, they can often be found enjoying the outdoors with their pups.

Work Experience

Art Direction | Graphic Design

Pacific Office Automation

2019 – Present

- Brand Direction - Ricoh 6250 Large Format Print Operation - Instruction - Colex CNC Router Operation - Win CNC Platform - Onyx Rip Software - Production Template Design & Workflow - Color Calibration

Adjunct Professor

Pacific Northwest College of Art

2023 – Present

Graphic Designer

Bogus Basin Recreation Area

2017 – 2020

- Advised team on DAM servicer to integrate assets to the cloud - Led DAM integration and organization - Summer / Winter Digital & Print Media - Resort Wayfinding Signage - Resort Maps / Brochures / Event Design

Graphic Designer

Sun Valley Marketing Alliance

2012 – 2019

- Winter / Summer Digital & Print Media - Collaboration with creative agency and media buy team - Website Takeover Graphics - html5 & static digital ad graphics created with Animate

Graphic Designer

Sun Peaks Resort

2016 – 2019

- Summer / Winter Digital & Print Media - Web Design

Creative Director

Sun Valley Company

2015 – 2018

- Creative Direction & Design for Resort Events

Sales Associate

Idaho Mountain Touring

2017 – 2017

Bartender

LAKE HAWEA HOTEL

2015 – 2015

- Serving refreshing beverages - Driver courtesy coach (safe rides to and from the bar) - Barista

Graphic Designer

Cardrona Alpine Resort

2015 – 2015

- Winter/ Summer advertisements - Resort Signage - Promotional Event content

Art Director

Sun Valley Resort

2013 – 2015

- Creative Direction on Projects and Photo Shoots - Collaboration with Photographers / Jr Designers / Printers / Department Managers / Marketing Team - Merged our creative database to Extensis Portfolio - Advised & Led Junior Designer - CMS updates & management - XML, CSS, HTML updates

Graphic Designer

Mountain Approach

2012 – 2013

- Brochure design - Apparel and Hang Tags

Graphic Designer

Sun Valley Company

2011 – 2013

- Collaboration with Photographers / Printers / Department Managers / Marketing Team - Responsible for creating an organization structure for our creative content - Summer / Winter Trail Maps - Resort Way-finding Signage - CMS updates & management - XML updates internal resort display system - Print Media for a variety of resort restaurants, events, activities - CSS & HTML website changes & updates

Graphic Designer

Sun Valley Film Festival

2013 – 2013

- Archival photo editing - Stationery design - Web design

Sales Associate

Board Bin

2010 – 2011

Web Design Intern

Sun Valley Resort

2010 – 2011

- CMS updates & management - XML updates internal resort display system - Print Media for a variety of resort restaurants, events, activities - CSS & HTML website changes & updates

Graphic Designer

Pace Sportswear

2010 – 2010

- Decline magazine advertisement - Flash video for website

Layout Designer

News Corp Australia

2009 – 2009

- Layout design for various publications throughout Sydney - Photo Editing - Color Conversion RGB to CMYK - SaxoPress platform

Server

Loon Mountain Resort

2008 – 2009

- Special Functions - Meal Service

Snowboard Coach

Cranmore Mountain Resort

2006 – 2007

- Freeride Team Coach youth 8-16. - AASI Level 1 snowboard instructor.

Snowboard Instructor

Attitash Bear Peak Ski and Summer Resort

2003 – 2006

- AASI Level 1 Certification Snowboard Instructor.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - MFA

Pacific Northwest College of Art

2017 – 2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA

Plymouth State University

2007 – 2010

- 2010 BFA Award for Excellence in Graphic Design. - Minor in Art History. - Overseas Internship Program: Sydney, NSW, AUS at NewsSpace Media.

Interests

WoodturningWoodworkingBackpackingMountain bikingpaddle boardingSnowboardingLaser engravingBackcountry Snowboarding

Skills

Art DirectionIllustrationCreative DirectionDesign ResearchDesign StrategyData VisualizationSystems ThinkingQualitative & Quantitative Research MethodologiesUser Interface PrototypingUser Experience Design (UED)User Experience (UX)Graphic DesignDigital PhotographyAdobe Creative SuiteAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe AnimateDreamweaverWeb DesignWeb GraphicsDigital MediaCSSAdvertisingBrand DevelopmentCorporate IdentityMarketingLeadershipCustomer ServiceGoogle SuiteBasecampmonday.comMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelArtGraphicsPostersPackagingMagazinesProduct DesignProduction PlanningPrint ProductionOptiScoutOnyx RIPWin CNCFlexi SAI RIPUniversal DesignIT AccessibilityContent StrategySocial Media Content Creation

Industries

BikeGolfFishingMusicOutdoorRunSnowTechHealth & FitnessOther

Connections

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