DILLON SIRIMONGKHON

327 Herkimer St.Brooklyn, NY 11216

859-319-0559dillon.smk@gmail.com

dillonsmk.com

PROFILEDillon Sirimongkhon is a multi-faceted designer, born in San José, California who spent most of his youth in the open fields in Kentucky. His interest in retail design began when his parents, and brother would open a skateshop catering to the skateboarders of the community. In 2007, he attended the Columbus College of Art & Design, majoring in Illustration. Currently, a candidate for Masters In Architecture at Pratt Institute Dillon would like to combine his talents both in illustration, and 3-Dimensional design and apply it to the built environment.

EXPERIENCEMONITOR* PRATT INSTITUTE* METAL, CNC, & ROBOTICS SHOP* BROOKLYN, NY — 2015-PresentMonitoring & maintaining shop facilities, as well as advising students in shop operations. Setting up students cut files on CNC mill for site models, and various class projects. Working with monitors and shop supervisors to modify and upgrade shop workflow to ensure facilities are fit operation.

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ ILLUSTRATOR* NEUE SCHOOL/ ILLROOTS* LOS ANGELES, CA — 2011-PresentConcept for various design jobs including developing titles and typography used in web and music videos for website ILLROOTS.com. Working with creative team to develop Pinterest deck for inspiration in NIKE women’s instagram photoshoot.

ILLUSTRATOR/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ PRODUCTION ARTIST* HOMAGE* COLUMBUS, OH — 2011-2014Worked with a team of designers to develop apparel graphics and illustrations strongly influenced by a vintage sports aesthetic. Responsible for preparing graphics for production and sending to printers. Involved in strike-offs and approval of final products to be photographed and made web-ready. Designed large mural for the interior of 2nd retail store, hand painted and built in store display and signs.

INTERN/ ILLUSTRATOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER* FRESCO GOODS* COLUMBUS, OH — 2010-2011Involved with brand concept and marketing projects. Assisted during photo shoots for apparel.Designed and Illustrated Iconic logos, promotional show posters and stickers for www.frescogoods.com.

TEACHER’S ASSISTANT* CONTINUING EDUCATION COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART& DESIGN* COLUMBUS, OH — 2010Curriculum development in High School oil painting , 5th and 6th grade drawing class and Animation classes. Accomplished preparatory tasks before class. SMAC (Saturday Morning Art Classes). Teacher’s Assistant Assisted 8th Grade illustration class. Helped students develop ideas concepts, and sketches for final illustrations.

INTERN/APPRENTICE* PLASTIC BIRDIE* COLUMBUS, OH/ PORTLAND, OR — 2008Set up group shows: In Columbus, OH at the Junction View Studios, Cincinnati, OH at the Feralmade Gallery, and in Portland, OR at the Breeze Block Gallery. Worked on Installation for the shoe store Sole Classics. Painted large floor mural at the SU Computer Store. Involved in various murals, learned painting techniques.

INTERN/APPRENTICE* STEPHEN ROLFE POWELL CENTRE COLLEGE* DANVILLE, KY — 2007Interned for world renowned Glass Maker, Stephen Rolfe Powell. Involved in prep work for patterns of final Glass pieces. Participated in daily studio keep. Filled in for production team members on final Glass Pieces.

CO-OWNER/ DESIGNER/ BUYER/ SHOP MANAGER* SMK SKATESHOP* DANVILLE, KY — 2005-2009Created shop brand identity. Placed orders for store product. Organized store events. Maintained store’s networking. Organized and instructed community skateboard camps classes, and art shows. Represented store at industry trade shows in San Diego, CA and Wilmington, NC.

EDUCATIONColumbus College of Art & Design* Columbus, OH — BFA Illustration, 2011

Pratt Institute* Brooklyn, NY — MArch1, Projected 2017

SKILLSMac OSX, Windows XP, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, After Affects) Operating ABB robot using Rhino, and CNC using Rhino Cam. Autodesk (Maya, 3DSMAX, AutoCAD, Revit) McNeel (Rhino) Metal & Wood construction & assembly. Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite, Sign Painting techniques (One Shot) proficient in using WACOM tablets.

MURALSPRIME/ Sole Classics -Columbus, Ohio 2014* Surf Ohio Store Mural-Columbus, Ohio 2012 *Marburn Academy - Columbus, Ohio 2010* Columbus Gateway - Columbus, Ohio 2010* CCAD Mural Wall - Columbus, Ohio 2008 - 2010* Urban Scrawl - Columbus, Ohio 2008 - 2009* Sole Classics - Columbus, Ohio 2008