Thom Vallance

For many years, I've been involved in Graphic Design and Art Direction, and have developed a broad range of experience. Some of my work has included projects with Aflac, Apple, Cisco, Juniper, VisitAuburnCA.com, Peppermill Resorts, Tahoe Quarterly Magazine and Shotgun Sports Magazine. Here's a quick overview of my expertise, experience & qualifications.

Expertise
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat • Powerpoint • Keynote • Filemaker Pro • Word • Excel • Interactive PDFs • SquareSpace • Wordpress • Mail Chimp

Experience
• Print and digital publication design including monthly/quarterly magazines, text books, fine coffee table books, and technical publications
• Designing and producing logos, business cards, brochures, advertisements, packaging, signage, posters, email marketing, postcards, flyers, etc.
• Wordpress websites, email marketing design, social media marketing and ad design
• Sales, group presentations, creative teaching

Qualifications
• BA in Visual Communication Design, CSU, Chico
• Experienced Art Director / Senior Designer with demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and producing
• Project manager and lead designer

I enjoy working with others and always love new projects. Please contact me if I can be of service to you.

–Thom Vallance

 
These are not my glasses, they belong to my friend Zach, who has extremely good taste. I wish they were mine so Zach and I could be twins. And I’m not a prima donna, this was just a really good hair day for me, and wearing sunglasses indoors is supe…

These are not my glasses, they belong to my friend Zach, who has extremely good taste. I wish they were mine so Zach and I could be twins. And I’m not a prima donna, this was just a really good hair day for me, and wearing sunglasses indoors is super cool.