Eric Diamond Email & Phone Number

E.Diamond Diversified Office Dana Point Ca.

Design, Creative, Tech Pacs done...Turn Key board shorts,Bottoms, Woven's, Tees and Graphics.

Orange County, California Area

I am currently looking for a position as design director & or Designer. I have extensive experience in this field and an outstanding track record with Quiksilver & Billabong groups respectively. You will find I am very easy to work with, on calendar and can understand your direction, give direction (Consult) and have plethora of historical information for guidance. I am very affordable for any freelance graphic needs (tees/logos etc.) as well.I am well versed in all aspects of all garments (men’s and women’s)- Knits, Bottoms, Board shorts, Wovens and Accessories. Extensive knowledge in Graphic Design, Current Trend forecasting & Art Direction. I understand the creative process, modern and classic styles, where they are constructed (sourcing and factories) and the timelines to develop them.I am willing to travel and utilize my presentation skills internationally.I pose a wealth of knowledge in the creation of garments from start to finish, from conceptual to retail. (Understanding the Calendar, Budgets and Big Picture.)I pride myself on developing creative teamwork, in a very positive manner, and instilling a ”can do” attitude.I would be grateful for the opportunity to work with a vision and establishBrand consistency, whether through product & marketing initiatives, my experience would be a huge strength to your group.Eric Diamondericdiamond@cox.net(949) 422 6162

Santa Barbara, California Area

2012-2013 Currently contracted work for Burton Group (Channel Islands) Freelance Design Apparel & Graphics-Complete Design Packages/tech packs,merchandising & sourcing.Teeshirts & Graphics, Board shorts,Walk shorts,Knits,Woven,Fleece,& Jackets.Launching Al Merrick Signature for November release, stay tuned.

Irvine Ca.

Currently LRG freelance apparel design for SPRING 2015, incredible brand, creative people and art direction.

Irvine Ca.

Pioneered an entirely new niche brand demographic, Waterman, designing entire line from start to finish.Launched brand from ground up design and marketing campaign, including forecast trend/color and fabrications; designed bottoms, tops, swim, tees, accessories, etc. Presented line to accounts and through grass roots events, marketing imagery, in-store, pop and GWP concepts.Created marketing campaign, advertising, tradeshow booths, fixtures, design catalogues, basically hands on all creative areas of brand - retail and wholesale. Monitored sales and lead design team, marketing team and sponsored athletes. XCEL - Worked on design and technical aspects in the design of XCEL brand development

Huntington Beach Ca.

QUIKSILVER, INC., Huntington Beach, CA 1993 - 2005Design Director & creative MarketingDesigned QS young men's division; Quiksilver watermen, and Roxy consultant. Design Director for Global product development - USA, Australia, France, Japan, and Brazil.Coordinated calendars, SKUs, events, vendors and print direction for each season.Created products that are original and innovative, yet capturing the customer's understanding.Maintained complete supervision of products, including design, garment construction, coloration, yield, pattern, sample execution, overseas fabric development and product quality, by working with overseas sourcing companies.Effectively acted as liaison between co-designers, merchandisers, pattern makers, sewing personnel, vendors, salesmen and customers.• Monitored wholesale and retail sales in order to plan lines appropriately and worked with sales force in development phases.Special Events Director & Merchandiser Marketing department in product development, concepts and promotional ideas for special events, such as Eddie Aikau, Fiji Pro, G-land Pro and The Crossing. Created and developed the vision and design of products, garments, and artwork from inception to conclusion. Merchandised marketing events for return profit.Attended local and world class events to facilitate public relations and support.Played a viable part in Quiksilver's overall growth in over ten years, selling close to $2 billion in retail sales internationally.

Ba, Fine Arts/Photography

Activities and Societies: 1984 85 NSSA National Team, representing USA. SDSU Surf Team MVP1985-1991 Freelance Artist.

High School Diploma, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Activities and Societies: 4 year Letterman Surfteam, Art scholarship program.Art scholarship, Art student of the year 1985, United States.

Tribe/Posse, Design

Activities and Societies: Part of the Shawn Stussy Movement in early eighties enlightenment to music and culture outside the surf bubble.