Hi, it's me, Charles Blyth. From a young age I loved electronics and often found myself behind a computer screen, whether it was watching videos, producing music, or gaming, I knew I'd want to make a career out of working with programs on a computer. As I entered highschool, I began to self-teach Adobe Photoshop, learning all of the ins and outs through trial, error, and education. Having started so young, it helped me build a foundation and love of Graphic Design, so my Sophomore year I enrolled in a Technology School offering Digital Multimedia as a path to graduation 3 years later. This experience helped me to hone my self-taught skills to the core, enabling me to start working from home in highschool designing banners for YouTubers and gaming streamers in an ever-changing area of technology and internet pioneering. Now I'm currently continuing to practice my skills while actively searching for a full-time position as a Graphic Designer to start my career.
Experience
Owner & Graphic Designer at Iced Fire Designs
01/08/2013 – Present Pittsburgh, PA
Self-employed freelance graphic designer / illustrator.
Lead Graphic Designer at Illegal Apparel Co.
05/2019 – 11/2019 Pittsburgh, PA
As one of the leaders behind the business, I quickly and effectively produced graphic designs for a wide array of uses from printed event tickets and window signage to social media advertisements and event flyers.
Graphic Designer at COSMO Nightclub
09/2019 – 11/2019 Pittsburgh, PA
As Lead Graphic Designer for Illegal Apparel Co. I was able to work with a company partner who owned a local nightclub to produce flyers and social media advertisements for events ranging from Halloween bashes to VIP parties hosted by Wiz Khalifa and Taylor Gang.
Education
Adobe Certified Associate at Parkway West Career and Technology Center
09/2013 – 06/2016 Pittsburgh, PA
Graduated with a diploma from the 3-year Digital Multimedia program and as an Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Communication.
Diploma at Upper St. Clair High School
08/2012 – 06/2016 Pittsburgh, PA