Kevin Eaton: Co-Founder, Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer in Huntington Beach, CA
Kevin Eaton

Co-Founder, Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer
Huntington Beach | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Painting
Fitness
Photography
Graphic design for personal use
3d design & motion animation
Work experience
Aufeis LLC
Co-Founder, Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer | 10/2011 - Current
• Design – Oversaw and executed all design categories including apparel design, retail displays, web design, digital marketing, printed media, motion animations, video, and photo editing
• Client Services – Presented design concepts, consulting, budget forecast, project timeline, and updates to clients such as professional sports organizations (NHL), athletes, charities, and brands
• Production – Well versed in graphic decoration, traditional screen printing, special inks, patterns, sublimation, embroidery, trims, tech sheets, materials, paper media. Domestic and global supply chain management experience
• Creative Management – Elevated the quality of photo and video content by art directing fashion shoots for e-commerce and advertising with top tier photographers such as Michael Voorhees
• Research and Development – Facilitated product development, cost savings, brand image development, and manufacturing support
• Marketing – Conducted sales promotions, sponsorships, collaborations and events, social media, email campaign design, public relations, and analysis
• Administrative Duties – Managed website, customer care, budgeting, art asset organization. Business management including business development, contracts, supply chain, and inventory management
Rock World Merchandise
Art Director | 10/2013 - 03/2015
• Provided creative design services to industry leading brands like Rockstar Energy, Monster Energy, Sullen Clothing, Dreamworks Animation, Kat Von D, musicians (Prince, Beck, Interpol, Skrillex, Neon Trees, Atreyu), and more
• Chaired regular meetings with clients and creative team from conceptualization to completion of a wide range product offering
• Oversaw all print media, signage, textile design of various production, tech-sheets, metals/jewelry, web design, packaging design, album design, and other accessories
• Directed designers, reviewed and approved sketches, designs, tech packs, and layouts developed by creative team
• Performed product sourcing, trend analysis, art asset organization, and system configuration protocol
• Improved inter-departmental productivity by establishing new internal procedural guidelines
Freelance Fine Artist
Independent Artist | 04/2010 - 09/2013
Artist
• Produced original pieces as well as freelance works
• Developed familiarity with and competence in a number of fine art and graphic design techniques and mediums
• Identified and solved problems within a variety of conceptual, physical, technological, social, and cultural contexts
• Cultivated familiarity with major achievements in the history of fine art and design, including works and intentions of leading artists and designers in the past and present