Marty Shadoan: Global Director of Digital Imagery @ Liberated Brands | Marketing & Design Management in Anaheim, California
Work experience
Liberated Brands
Global Director of Digital Imagery | 06/2021 - Current
• Directed the creation and delivery of marketing & sell-in assets for global brands (Volcom, RVCA, Billabong, Roxy, Quiksilver), producing content for 4,000+ SKUs per season across digital retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels.
• Streamlined content production workflows, implementing automation and offshore partnerships to increase output capacity while maintaining brand consistency.
• Played key role in the adoption of Elastic Suite & NuOrder as a B2B platforms, providing retailers like Nordstrom and Macy’s with on-brand, consumer-ready imagery to enhance sell-in.
• Set global standards for creative asset development, ensuring alignment between imagery, swatch libraries, and product details for cohesive marketing campaigns.
• Produced 200+ page seasonal catalogs and digital product guides, leveraging automated systems to reduce production time and enhance accuracy.
• Partnered cross-functionally with e-commerce, merchandising, and regional marketing teams to align content strategies with brand objectives and market needs.

VOLCOM
Global Director of Product Imagery | 01/2023 - Current
Played key role in building out one of the Action Sports industry's leading B2B platforms (using the Elastic Suite platform) that utilizes Consumer Ready eCom imagery and assets in a B2B environment.
Maintain a Global Directive for all Studio Photography worldwide, which populates our worldwide eCom websites, Marketplaces, Retail Partners Sites, etc., with some of the best Photography in the industry.
Manage a highly skilled team of Production Artists, Photo Retouchers, Asset Managers, etc., in a manner that breeds efficiency.

VOLCOM
Senior Manager - Global Imagery & Post Production | 06/2021 - Current
Responsible for managing the creation of large scale, company wide sales and marketing product imagery & assets across multiple platforms including Volcom's B2B platform, consumer facing website, print catalogs, key retail partners, and more on a global level.
• Manage team of Production Artists, Photographers, Sample Coordinators, and more.
• Work consistently with all departments including Marketing, Sales, Accounting, IT, Retail Marketing, Key Accounts, and more to meet the ever changing needs of the overall company.
• Constantly explore new ways to complete massive photography & post production work flows.

VOLCOM
Global Manager - Product Imagery & Post Production | 01/2018 - 06/2021
Responsible for managing the creation of large scale, company wide sales and marketing product imagery & assets across multiple platforms including Volcom's B2B platform, consumer facing website, print catalogs, key retail partners, and more on a global level.
• Manage team of Production Artists, Photographers, Sample Coordinators, and more.
• Work consistently with all departments including Marketing, Sales, Accounting, IT, Retail Marketing, Key Accounts, and more to meet the ever changing needs of the overall company.
• Constantly explore new ways to complete massive photography & post production work flows.

VOLCOM
Contract Production Artist | 10/2017 - 12/2017
Worked as in-house contract Production/Layout Artist to create Volcom's 2018-19 Snow Outerwear Catalog.
Etcetera Skateboarding
Co-Founder and Creative Lead | 12/2010 - 10/2017
• Launched a niche skateboarding brand focused on high-performance insoles, ankle stabilizers, and accessories tailored to skaters of all levels.
• Planned and executed Go-to-Market and Sell-In asset creation, ensuring seamless alignment with DTC and wholesale channels.
• Managed the brand’s product design and marketing efforts, overseeing packaging, retail presentations, and consumer engagement.
Adio Footwear
Director Of Product Design & Development | 01/2009 - 01/2011
• Designed wide range of signature footwear along side of professional skateboarders.
• Led development of new and innovative technologies.
• Collaborated with VP of Sales, Merchandising, and Key Accounts to create Main Line and SMU products.
Globe International Ltd.
Director Of Product Design And Development | 12/2004 - 01/2009
• Rapidly advanced to lead global design and production teams, revitalizing the brand with innovative skate footwear designs and signature pro models.
• Lead all creative conceptualization for signature and inline skateboarding shoes.
• Created advanced concepts for padding, flexibility, grip, and overall construction for signature skate shoes.
• Lead large operation to transfer entire footwear line from one supplier (and country) to another.
• Created new development process in order to reduce mistakes and increase overall productivity on a global level.
• Handled complex Photoshop manipulation of products.

Axion Footwear
Contract Graphic and Footwear Designer | 01/2002 - 12/2004
• Designed advertising campaign and marketing collateral.
• Designed and developed footwear from Spring 03’ to Fall 04’.
Apollo Backpacks / November Clothing
Co-Founder and Creative Lead | 01/1999 - 01/2002
• Managed the creation of all marketing collateral and imagery.
• Led the design and development of modular backpacks along with a small team of highly experienced designers.
• Created and oversaw product development procedures.
• Designed and developed modular backpacks and bags.
• Designed and developed numerous apparel pieces.
• Created all product engineering drawings (tech packs.)
Time Skateshop
Co-Owner, Skate Footwear & Hardgoods Buyer | 04/1997 - 03/1999
• Co-Owner of Time Skateshop (Skateboard & Snowboard retail store).
• Handled all skate footwear buying.
• Gained invaluable knowledge selling skate shoes in a retail environment, while designing them simultaneously.
DVS Shoe Company
Co-Founder / Creative Design Director | 10/1994 - 12/1997
• Created the DVS brand in late 94' prior to it's official launch in 95' with limited means and little prior experience.
• Created all marketing collateral and product imagery.
• Managed to create timeless footwear that still sells today with limited means and little prior experience.
• Responsible for the design and development of the initial landmark shoes including the Tim Gavin, Daewon Song, Keenan Milton, and Sean Sheffey pro models.
• Created the DVS logo.
118 Boardshop
Skate Footwear / Hardgoods Buyer | 10/1993 - 10/1994
• Handled all skateboard related merchandise.
• Skate hardgoods buyer.
• Skate footwear buyer.