Welcome to
Outside the box graphics
AARON M. GOULD
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PHOTOGRAPHER / BRANDING SPECIALIST
Hello, my name is Aaron Gould and I am the founder of Outside the Box Graphics and Photography which is my graphic design, photography and branding company.
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I hold a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Information Technology (BAS) from Arizona State University. I graduated Summa Cume Laude in 2010. Prior to that I graduated with honors from Pima Community College specializing in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (AAS). I have over ten years of experience in the field working with a wide variety of clients ranging from small businesses, to large corporations, to rock bands, to professional artists, and medical education and supply companies.
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Please feel free to check out my PORTFOLIO and get in touch with me by clicking the CONTACT ME button below.
01 SERVICES
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Print Graphics
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Digital Graphics
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Website Design​​
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Photography
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Video Creation and Editing
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Brand Creation and Management
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Marketing and Communications
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02 PORTFOLIO
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03 Experience
2022–present
Arizona State University
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
Graphic Designer Principal
Photographer
Videographer
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Creative lead for the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
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Design booklets, brochures, outdoor signage, banners, posters, flyers, postcards, direct mailers, email and social media graphics, PowerPoint presentations and digital displays using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
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Photograph various on campus events and features for the college including action shots, profiles, editorial article images, and professional portraits in both outdoor and indoor studio environments using digital SLR and mirrorless cameras.
Edit and color correct photographs to be used in marketing materials for print, web and social media using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
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Provide setup support for video shoots for the college including lighting, audio and video camera equipment.
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Gather printing quotes from external vendors for production of marketing design collateral.
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Provide guidance on university brand and design standards to stakeholders and for on boarding of new team members throughout the department.
Consult with stakeholders on project overviews, timelines and objectives for design project requests.
2012–2021
Arizona State University
Educational Outreach and Student Services
Graphic Design Specialist
Photographer
Design Team Project Manager
Vendor Relations Coordinator
Photo Desk Team Manager
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Currently oversee a team of one full-time employee and six part-time student graphic designers.
Manage project queue for design team utilizing project management systems including Asana, Trello and Wrike.
Design booklets, brochures, outdoor signage, banners, posters, flyers, postcards, direct mailers, email and social media graphics, PowerPoint presentations and digital displays using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Photograph various on campus events and features for ASU Student Life articles including action shots, profiles and professional portraits in both outdoor and indoor studio environments using digital SLR and mirrorless cameras.
Edit and color correct photographs to be used in marketing materials for print, web and ASU Student Life articles using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
Gather print quotes from external vendors for print production of design team projects.
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Provide guidance on university brand and design standards to stakeholders and for on boarding of new team members throughout the department.
Review project overviews, time lines, objectives with stakeholders for design project requests.
2010–2012
Jetset Magazine
Graphic Designer/Photographer/Editorial Researcher
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Design editorial layouts/ads for print publication (75,000+) utilizing Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Edit and color correct photographs and design layouts prior to press checks for four-color print publication
Export print publication into electronic magazine file format for online digital viewing
Web banners designed and updated for Jetset Magazine’s website and client distribution
Collaborate with clients on ad designs and layouts meeting all deadlines from conception to final approval
Photographed the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, Scottsdale, Arizona used in editorial design layout
Design proposal/sales materials for prospective advertising partners (ex. Bentley Motors and Piaget Jewelry)
04 contact
CONTACT ME
Please feel free to contact me at the information below or fill out the contact form. Also, check out my LinkedIn profile for professional references and experience and Instagram profile for photography portfolio.
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Aaron M. Gould
Email: aaron.m.gould1@gmail.com
Phone: 310-991-2335