Bike

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Skate

Snow

Streetwear

Surf

I have been a graphic designer for over 20 years, working in-house for a variety of alternative sports related brands.

I have extensive experience in design, branding, marketing campaigns, and project management. I understand how to approach multiple projects creatively, estimate the time needed for completion, foresee any problems, and offer creative solutions to deliver the best possible designs on schedule.


I work well with all business departments and embrace collaborative thinking and working as a team to achieve a common goal. I can be counted on to work independently with little direction.

Currently, I am looking for full-time or freelance employment as a graphic designer.

Please see my attached resume.

Thank you for your time,

Ake Arndt

Portfolio link:
https://akearndt.myportfolio.com/

Originally contracted as a graphic designer through the Robert Half agency to work remote on the LifeProof phone case brand, I was promoted to art direct various sub brands within the company. This experience was a fantastic lesson in managing and executing multiple projects from Lifestyle to B2B verticals while working remotely.

• Created and directed brand campaigns
• Conceptualized and directed video shoots
• Created social media animations
• Designed pitch decks
• Created Style guides
• Collaborated with various teams
• Photo Retouching
• Graphic production work



Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director

Originally hired on to be the senior designer for Pro-Tec, an action sports safety gear brand recently purchased by Dye Paint ball. The Brand was quickly re-sold and I stayed on as a designer for the paint ball brand. Although the role quickly changed, I gained more experience in packaging, studio photography and logo design.
• Print catalog and ad design
• Packaging design
• Soc media posts
• Photo retouching
• Logo Design
• Assist Studio Photography

Senior Graphic Designer

Black Box was the production house for Zero, Mystery, and Fallen skateboard apparel and hardware. It was a great experience juggling design work while managing a staff of designers and illustrators.
• Print catalog and ad design
• Skateboard graphics
• Apparel print and embroidery
• Photo retouching
• Assist Studio Photography
• Campaign conception and execution


Senior Graphic Designer / Art Dept Manager

•  Layout artist for Stance Magazine.
•  Layout artist for monthly, Skateboard Business Journal.
•  Designed material for company events, marketing, and media kits. 

Graphic Artist

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Otter Products

Pro-Tec Helmets / Dye Paintball

Black Box Distribution: Fallen Footwear, Zero Skateboards, Mystery Skateboards

TransWorld Media

Advertising Arts College