KYLE HOLMES: Design Partner in OCEANSIDE, CA

Create and build cut new designs and artwork for brands. help brands get on track to have product that fits their DNA. Build marketing campaigns and visual display for brands. Help brands to achieve better fitting styles and set up development to streamline. Clients: Rusty, Brixton, Body Glove, Eidon, Forzani Group, Captain Fin, ...Lost, Adidas, Playero, Landmark Surf Co., Red Cam, Volume Dist., FMF, Pidgin Orange.

I worked for Rusty at 3 different times, for 3 different licensees. First time in 2006 as a senior designer for Boardshorts and outerwear. From 2014-2016 and 2016-2018 it was split between two licensees, but i worked with basically the same people. oversaw and built the entire U.S. mens line while working with the owners in Australia and the Global Design Director here in U.S. on brand direction.

One man show to create and build clothing line for a new brand that wanted to get into surf / skate market. Work with market and owners on direction of brand. Build trend boards to show current trends as well as holes in market we could fill and present to sales and owners. design and create all fabric qualities and print designs.