Christopher Larsen: Freelance Artist/Graphic Designer in San Diego, CA
Christopher Larsen
Freelance Artist/Graphic Designer
San Diego | United States
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Interests
Art & design. apparel design. all things creative. action sports.
Industries
Fashion
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Skate
Streetwear
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Work experience
Freelance
Freelance Artist/Graphic Designer | 03/2003 - Current
Conceptualizing and illustrating graphics for t-shirts, event posters, branding, signage, web and catalogs using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and traditional art mediums. Clients include; Fallen Footwear, Sub_Urban Riot, Sezio, and Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge.
FSD California
Senior Lead Artist | 08/2013 - Current
Creating original artwork for licensed and in-house graphic t-shirt brands based on trend and sales analysis using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and traditional arm mediums. Designing and sourcing new products and creating new packaging concepts. Creating catalogs using Adobe InDesign to support sales staff and promote in-house brand identities. Assist Art Department staff to finish time sensitive projects and color separations for silk screen printing. Assisting with Art Direction when needed, including color stories, art style inspiration, trend analysis and mood boards. Creating highly detailed tech packs for production.
Newport Blue Inc.
Contract Artist | 09/2011 - 09/2012
Designing graphics for in-house t-shirt brands, Department store private labels, and licensed properties as well as creating content for the company website using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and traditional art mediums.
Mad Engine Inc.
Artist/Graphic Designer | 02/2007 - 12/2008
Creating concepts and designs for in-house t-shirt graphics as well as licensed products using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and traditional art mediums. Creating original artwork for several different clothing lines targeted for men, boys and juniors. Designing graphics for print for high profile licenses such as; Marvel, Universal Studios, Ocean Pacific etc.
In Out Graphics
Graphic Designer/Screen Printer | 11/2005 - 02/2007
Worked with sales team and clients meeting their demanding, time sensitive needs creating graphics for a variety of customized promotional products.
Designed logos, business cards, calendars, die-cuts, t-shirts and hats. Managed multiple projects daily, from concept to production. Performed all aspects of silk screen printing on a wide variety of products and materials.
Education history
Des Moines Area Community College
N/A | 1993 - 1995
San Diego City College
BA Graphic Design | 2005 - 2007
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