Tyler Ruffino: Freelance Graphic Designer in Huntington Beach, CA
Tyler Ruffino
Freelance Graphic Designer
Huntington Beach | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Fashion
Music
Technology
Apparel
Entertainment
Print
Industries
Creative Agencies
Fashion
Lifestyle
Music
Streetwear
Tech
Work experience
Self-employed
Freelance Graphic Designer | 01/2017 - Current
General graphic design
Aluminati Skateboards
Art Director | 08/2013 - 01/2017
• Various design including skateboard graphics, apparel graphics, logos, marketing collateral, packaging, etc.
• Created physical mock ups and digital renderings for products and event set ups
• Managed projects for design department and developed schedules to ensure effective, on-time deliverables
• Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to develop effective product, collateral, and campaigns
• Developed graphic standards for Aluminati and licensed properties; ensure cohesiveness and quality of products
• Website design, build, and maintenance for US and European sites (aluminatiboards.com & aluminatiboards.eu)
• Sourced vendors for outside print production and coordinated production schedules with marketing & sales depts.
• Researched industry trends, current events, and best practices
• Set up and directed photo and video shoots
Graves Advertising
Graphic Designer | 09/2012 - 07/2013
• Designed collateral and created layout templates for flyers, brochures, catalogues/booklets, publication ads, stationery, newsletters, email marketing campaigns, online advertisements, and more
• Created original vector artwork for use as icons and/or stand alone images
• Helped develop style guides for clients to maintain design consistency within agency
• Developed visual guides for email marketing set up to ensure functionality and quality of email campaigns
• Organized file database to reduce confusion and improve workflow
Print Works
Print Production Assistant & Graphic Designer | 07/2011 - 09/2012
• Assisted in print production of various collateral (flyers, brochures, booklets, stationery, decals/stickers, posters, banners, mounted signs, bindery work, etc.)
• Performed pre-production touch-ups and file adjustments
• Designed various collateral for clients such as: signs, postcards, and stationery
• Developed print and web marketing collateral for shop