SUMMARY
19 years experience in Graphic Design
12 years experience managing and overseeing the brand image of Line Skis and Full Tilt Boots totaling 100 SKUS per season
Played a vital role in the growth of Line Skis and Full Tilt Boots from 2008-2013
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Lightroom, KeyShot 3D, and Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
UI/UX Classes 2017
School of Visual Concepts, Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Science Media Communications and Technology 2002
East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg PA
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Designer, PA 2018 - Present
Sr. Graphic Designer Graphiti Associates Seattle, WA 2018 - 2018
Sr. Graphic Designer Line Skis and Full Tilt Boots at K2 Sports Seattle, WA 2006 - 2018
Graphic Designer at Karhu Skis in Burlington, VT 2002 - 2006
Intern at Line Skis Burlington, VT 2002
RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGERIAL
Working closely with the global brand director to insure brand image and continuity
Sourcing and negotiating contracts within budget for outside firms/artist/vendors
Coordinating with outside vendors to meet deadlines for all print collateral
Supervising external designers and artist to maintain brand look and feel
Managing graphics with the production staff to see that graphics are released to the factory in a timely manner
Responsible for 1st article QC and buy off with the factory
STRATEGIC
Art direction and maintaining the visual identity of the brands across multiple platforms from hardgoods, softgoods and all marketing collateral, both print and digital
Working with development team to insure cost-effective methods are achieved while utilizing new materials and techniques to keep the brand fresh, appealing, and competitive
ARTISTIC
Overseeing and directing product photo shoots for catalogs, ads and web
Researching trends as well as attending industry shows to stay current
Art direction, conceptualization and execution of visual assets for...
• hardgoods, softgoods, bags/luggage, apparel and accessories
• print ads, pop, catalogs, promotional merchandise, packaging, and hang tags
WEAKNESSES
Skiing, hiking, cycling, traveling, Hitchcock films