The night before the big (portfolio) review, AIGA Jacksonville welcomes speakers from all around the country to inspire and celebrate creativity. This year, we're so excited to welcome Gina and Stephen Grimm, who, after a stint in L.A have returned to Jacksonville to share insights from their almost 30 years of combined experience in the creative industry.
With Gina's focus on graphic design and creative direction, specifically in the areas of beauty and female-founded businesses, and Stephen's experience in animation, motion graphics, and CG, this discussion will be sure to inspire, no matter your area of focus. We hope you'll join us!
Event Date and Time:
Friday, April 12, 2023 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Location:
UNF - Lecture Hall
1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224
Building 14A, Room 1314
Pricing:
- AIGA members: $5
- General Admission: $10
- Portfolio Review Participants - Free
Gina Gimm: Gina Grimm is a graphic designer and creative director with over 14 years of experience specializing in branding, content, marketing, and packaging for consumer goods. Her passion lies in the beauty industry, where she has spent the past decade launching independent skincare and cosmetic start-ups, as well as celebrity and influencer brands, including Tyra Beauty by Tyra Banks, JLo Beauty by Jennifer Lopez, and Kind Science by Ellen DeGeneres.
As a champion of women, Gina focuses her client base on female-founded businesses and entrepreneurs. After earning a B.A. in Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design & digital media from UNF, she kicked off a successful 10-year stint in Los Angeles, CA and has since returned to Jacksonville, FL where she now freelances.
Website: https://ginaagrimm.com/
Insta: @ginaagrimm
Stephen Gimm: Stephen Grimm is a Visual Effects Artist with 15+ years of experience spanning animation, motion graphics, and CG. He brings imagination to life on TV shows, commercials, and movies. After graduating from UNF in 2010, he moved to LA to start working for studios. While there, he developed his knowledge through collaboration and hands-on experience. Stephen’s work can be seen of some shows such as "Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Mythic Quest," and "The Patient." He has also crafted captivating visuals for major brands like Nike, Audi, and Subaru, with commercials seen both nationally and internationally. Now freelancing from Jacksonville Beach, FL, Stephen collaborates with clients on a range of projects.
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiGesnlGSRpaE36phsp8SJg
Insta: @scgrimm
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