Somerset, NJ 08873
973/714-8521
e-mail ken@thorlton.com


Seeking a position with a group of like-minded and highly creative graphic/web design professionals where principles of good design are held in the highest regard and where the scope of my talent, knowledge, and experience translates into an agressive compensation package with artistic involvement in notable design projects.


Indiana State University - Terre Haute, IN
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 1986
Attended under an academic scholarship awarded by ISU. Course of study included logos, corporate identity programs, publication design, package design, exhibition design, and photography.


1997-Present
Dual use of Windows XP& Mac OS9 and following software applications:
Adobe: Illustrator 10, Photoshop 7, ImageReady 7, Acrobat 5; CorelDRAW 10; QuarkXpress 4.1; Microsoft: Outlook XP, Word XP, PowerPoint XP; Macromedia: Flash MX, Fireworks 4, Dreamweaver 4; Sonic Foundry Sound Forge 4.5

Extensive working knowledge of all aspects of PC design including PC platform technology, MAC/PC interfacing, and service bureau compatibility issues.

1990-1997
Exclusive use of Windows OS and following software applications:
Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, PageMaker; Fractal Design Painter; CorelDRAW;
Macromedia: Director, Shockwave for Director

1988-1990
Well-versed in Macintosh operating system and following software programs: Adobe Illustrator, Aldus Pagemaker, QuarkXPress, and OmniPage.


Clarke & Associates LLC – Somerville, NJ
Sr. Art Director/Sr. New Media DesignerDecember 1997-Present

Responsibilities include: Creative artistic control over all projects completed by my team. This includes art direction of two full-time graphic designers and numerous freelancers, ongoing interaction with a 10 member IT department and technical direction of web producers implementing artwork into html, and attendance at client meetings to present design concepts with varying levels of client contact during the course of projects.

Notable Print Projects
1998 & 1999 CVS Pharmacy Annual Report, Lucent Technologies Global Diversity 1999 World Event Calendar, Pop-up direct mail piece for KPMG.

Notable Web Projects
Johnson & Johnson Global Employee News Network, Verizon Wireless Media Center, eHR intranet for KPMG Global Human Resources.

Thorlton Design - Ledgewood, NJ
Owner/Creative DirectorJanuary 1994-Present
Splash Graphics - Indianapolis, IN
Owner/Creative DirectorMarch 1991-January 1994

Experience in all business matters pertaining to the operation of a sub-S chapter corporation, as well as involvement in all phases relating to creative side of profession.

Notable Project
Advertisement for Indiana art organization. Awarded the Best Display Ad of 1995 from Publish magazine and gained national exposure for the organization.

The Ken Ayres Group, Inc. - Indianapolis, IN
Art Director/Graphic DesignerFebruary 1988-July 1990

Notable Project
Design of promotional materials (invitations, brochure, program, banners) for 33rd annual Indianapolis 500 Festival.

The Design Group - Indianapolis, IN
Graphic DesignerMarch 1987-January 1988

Notable Project
Invitation and menu design for exclusive Eli Lilly banquet.

J.B. Design Studio - Terre Haute, IN
Freelance Graphic DesignerMay 1986-November 1986

Notable Project
Logo design for Illinois law firm.


Designer of flag commemorating the United States' involvement in space technology.
Launched into orbit on space shuttle Atlantis - December 2, 1988.

Art Directors Club of New Jersey -1999 Awards (2), 1998 Silver Medal, 1998 Bronze Medals (2), 1998 Awards (2), 1996 Silver Medal, 1995 Award

Advertising Club of New Jersey -1999 Gold Awards (2)

American Graphic Design Awards -1999 Award of Excellence

Creativity 29 Annual -1999 Awards of Excellence (2)

GALAXY Awards -1999 Gold Award

New Jersey IABC Awards -1999 (2) and 1998 Awards of Excellence

American Advertising Federation (ADDY) -1996, 1993 (3), and 1990 Awards

Publish magazine -1995 Best Display Advertisement

Print Design Annual -1994, 1991, and 1989 Awards

Units magazine - 1994 Outstanding Overall Brochure

Art Directors Club of Indiana - 1993 (2) and 1990 Awards

Typographers International Association - 1989 Silver & Bronze Awards



Antique woodtype, mid-century American modern design, and various disciplines of music.