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Apparel Graphic Designer

Creative & Design

I’m the designer you are looking for! Just released back into the wild after 9 years of designing in the cycle industry.  I have over 20 years experience in both apparel graphics, and product graphics/design. 

Working collaboratively with a team of artists, and account managers providing
custom sports, and licensed graphics, apparel, promotional products, etc.
•   Createing original vector art, custom logo design, hand illustration, and logo rebuilds.
•   Artwork seperation setup for screen printing, and review production samples.

APPAREL GRAPHIC ARTIST

PACIFIC CYCLE INC.

•   Created 2D product renderings for Schwinn, Mongoose, and Kid Trax. Responsible
for designing the overall product color and graphics, including; decals, components,
plastic, and frame finishes. Products included: bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, bike
parts and accessories (forks, saddles, and helmets), battery-powered ride-on
toys, scooters, push bikes, and trikes.
•   Designed product for inbound licenses, like Disney and Nickelodeon, adhering to specific character style guides.
•   Researched design and color trends within the industry (including product, audience, lifestyle, inspiration, competitive brands, etc.) and created yearly palettes for Schwinn
and Mongoose bicycle brands.
•   Provided overall direction and inspiration mood boards.
•   Prepared support materials for sales presentations and retailer meetings.
•   Participated in regular design critiques and consumer insight discussions
to ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines and our consumers.
•   Developed a shared library of rendered bike components and parts.
•   Created print-ready, organized production artwork.
•   Consulted and problem-solved with factories to create successful decal packages.
•   Responsible for reviewing the final sample and communicating any known issues
before production begins.

PRODUCT GRAPHIC DESIGNER

•Created 2D product renderings for Schwinn, Mongoose, and Kid Trax. Responsible for designing the overall product color and graphics, including; decals, components, plastic, and frame finishes. Products included: bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, bike parts and accessories (forks, saddles, and helmets), battery-powered ride-on toys, scooters, push bikes, and trikes.
•Designed product for inbound licenses, like Disney and Nickelodeon, adhering to specific character style guides.
•Researched design and color trends within the industry (including product, audience, lifestyle, inspiration, competitive brands, etc.) and created yearly palettes for Schwinn and Mongoose bicycle brands.
•Provided overall direction and inspiration mood boards.
•Prepared support materials for sales presentations and retailer meetings.
•Participated in regular design critiques and consumer insight discussions to ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines and our consumers.
•Developed a shared library of rendered bike components and parts.
•Created print-ready, organized production artwork.
•Consulted and problem-solved with factories to create successful decal packages.
•Responsible for reviewing the final sample and communicating any known issues before production begins.

Product Graphic Designer

Worked collaboratively with a team of artists, and account managers providing
custom, and licensed graphics for cycling jerseys, T-shirts, and accessories.
•   Created original vector art, custom logo design, hand illustration, and logo rebuilds.
•   Color-matched Pantone swatches to factory colors through preproduction color samples.
•   Reviewed sample swatches from the factory to ensure color execution matches the artwork.
•   Updated and communicated artwork set-up process if and when needed.
•   Prepared error-free files with meticulous attention to detail on all aspects:
design, size ranges, and production.

APPAREL DESIGN ARTIST

•Worked collaboratively with a team of artists, and account managers providing custom, and licensed graphics for cycling jerseys, t-shirts, and accessories. 
•Created original vector art, custom logo design, hand illustration, and logo rebuilds. 
•Color-matched Pantone swatches to factory colors through preproduction color samples. 
•Reviewed sample swatches from the factory to ensure color execution matches the artwork.
•Updated and communicated artwork set-up process if and when needed.
•Prepared error-free files with meticulous attention to detail on all aspects: design, size ranges, and production. 


Apparel Design Artist

Designed Infant/Toddler boys apparel for Kohl's private brands
Sonoma, and Jumping Beans.
•	Produced original vector art for screen and embroidery.
•	Created custom illustrations, all-over prints, woven plaids,
and knits according to merchant line plans.
•	Conducted industry and non-industry trend research based on
product, color, audience, lifestyles, inspiration, competitive brands, etc.
•	Set up final files and reviewed production samples.
•	Consulted and problem-solved with vendors and production factories.

CONTRACT GRAPHIC AND TEXTILE DESIGNER

•Worked with the Product Creative team creating original vector artwork,print, and pattern design according to the retailer’s seasonal line plans. 
•Clients included: Target, Old Navy, GAP, Eddie Bauer, Walmart, PacSun, Zoo York, Goldbug Inc, Kotis Design, and Gift Cart Impressions.

Freelance Design Artist

•Designed Infant/Toddler boys apparel for Kohl’s private brands Sonoma, and Jumping Beans. 
•Produced original vector art for screen and embroidery. 
•Created custom illustrations, all-over prints, woven plaids, and knits according to merchant line plans.
•Conducted industry and non-industry trend research based on product, color, audience, lifestyles, inspiration, competitive brands, etc. 
•Set up final files and reviewed production samples. 
•Consulted and problem-solved with vendors and production factories. 

CONTRACT GRAPHIC & TEXTILE DESIGNER

•	Conducted industry and non-industry trend research based on product, color, audience, lifestyles, inspiration, competitive brands, etc.
•	Reported and collaborated with a team to interpret trends and research into the appropriate brand direction.
•	Stayed current with design, color, and graphic trends in consumer fashion industries and beyond.
•	Infant/Toddler Boys graphic textile designer for two private brands.
•	Produced original vector art for screen applications and embroidery.
•	Custom illustration, all-over prints, woven plaids, and knits according
to merchant line plans.
•	Worked closely with buyers on seasonal line planning and art execution.
•	Boys/Mens (8-20 years old) textile designer for private brands.
•	Boys (4-7 years old) textile designer for private brands.
•	Set up final files and reviewed samples for production. Ensured color,
and design accuracy. Communicated with factory to address any issues.
•	Provided mood boards with designs showing inspiration and direction.

GRAPHIC AND TEXTILE DESIGNER

•Conducted industry and non-industry trend research based on product, color, audience, lifestyles, inspiration, competitive brands, etc.
•Reported and collaborated with a team to interpret trends and research into the appropriate brand direction.
•Stayed current with design, color, and graphic trends in consumer fashion industries and beyond.
•Infant/Toddler Boys graphic textile designer for two private brands. 
•Produced original vector art for screen applications and embroidery. 
•Custom illustration, all-over prints, woven plaids, and knits according to merchant line plans. 
•Worked closely with buyers on seasonal line planning and art execution. 
•Boys/Mens (8-20 years old) textile designer for private brands.
•Boys (4-7 years old) textile designer for private brands.  
•Set up final files and reviewed samples for production. Ensured color, and design accuracy. Communicated with factory to address any issues. 
•Provided mood boards with designs showing inspiration and direction.

GRAPHIC & TEXTILE DESIGNER

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