ake arndt: in San Diego, CA
ake arndt
San Diego | United States
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Otter Products
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director | 04/2017 - 01/2023
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
Pro-Tec Helmets / Dye Paintball
Senior Graphic Designer | 08/2014 - 04/2017
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
Black Box Distribution: Fallen Footwear, Zero Skateboards, Mystery Skateboards
Senior Graphic Designer / Art Dept Manager | 01/2004 - 04/2013
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
TransWorld Media
Graphic Artist | 01/2000 - 09/2003
• Layout artist for Stance Magazine.
• Layout artist for monthly, Skateboard Business Journal.
• Designed material for company events, marketing, and media kits.