Education
Master of Arts in Visual Communication: Information Graphics & Interactive Design
Ohio University, May 2022
E. W. Scripps School of Visual Communication
Graduate Assistantship 2020-2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting & Drawing
The Ohio State University, May 2019 - Cum Laude
Deans List: Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Spring 2019
Experience
Lead Graphic Designer, Marketing Communications
Houghton University
Houghton, NY 2022-2024
I designed, managed, and printed all materials for the marketing, enrollment, and admissions departments. Maintained brand identity and standards across all departments within the university. I worked with various vendors to ensure quality products, as well as gathering multiple quotes to reduce overhead. I oversaw print production and ensured the quality of all products being sent to prospective students and families.
Developed additional brand marks and colors. Contributed to the development of a new campaign, including leading the look and feel of that campaign. I maintained an archive of past work and ensured all work was backed up once complete. Maintained photo asset archive. Created templates for use by other departments across campus. I managed multiple interns and guided them through projects, contributing to the success of the marketing department.
Experience with print design, illustration, branding, and merchandise, including stickers, shirts, and car wraps. Experience with photo retouching and color correction.
Equipment Manager (Graduate Assistantship)
Athens, Ohio 2020-2022
Managed the equipment checkout room and multiple student workers. Cleaned, maintained, and checked out equipment to students of the Visual Communications program. Maintained hundreds of pieces of equipment.
Ohio Army National Guardsmen
Columbus, Ohio 2015-2021
• Air Defense Battle Management System Operator (14G)
• Sentinel Radar Operator, TAIS, ADSI, EPLRS, SINCGARS,
MIDS, AMDWS, FAAD Operator
• Deployed May 2019 - May 2020 to the Middle East as part of 38 Infantry Division
and Task Force Spartan, in support of Operation Spartan Shield
Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio 2017-2018
Performed lifeguard duties as well as acted in a leadership role
instructing other guards on lifesaving skills and first aid. Performed routine
maintenance on the pools.
Art Handler & Gallery Assistant Schnormeier gallery, MVNU
Mount Vernon, Ohio 2013-2015
As a gallery assistant managed the front desk of the gallery including patron
interactions as well as performing various duties during show openings.
Prepared and hung shows in the gallery on a regular rotating basis.
Group Exhibition
State Of Emergence, Hopkins Gallery, The Ohio State University,
Columbus, Ohio (juried exhibition) 2017
Senior Fine Arts Exhibition, Urban Arts Space, The Ohio State University,
Columbus, Ohio 2019
VISCOM Master’s Project Exhibition, Schoonover Gallery, Ohio University,
Athens, Ohio 2022
614.772.0600 / atticusmurphy.mail@gmail.com
Software Skills
Adobe CC
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Xd / Figma
HTML / CSS
Javascript
Procreate
Photography
Extracurriculars
BSA Eagle Scout 2013
Mountaineers at Ohio State 2016-2019
Sierra Club Member 2020