Lead and manage the graphic design team• Design and development of apparel and merchandise for theatrical, television and high profile client accounts• Create unique artwork for merchandise and apparel • Research current styles, trends and printing techniques• Research subject matter and design concepts for new accounts• Create art files for screen printing and product manufacturing• Assist creative team with design and program related questions and problems• Maintain time management throughout the department• Be the first point-of-contact between the producers and graphic design team• Find solutions to any graphic design questions (creative brief questions, design program questions, garment and base questions, etc)• Creative point-of-contact with vendors

• Maintain design and development of apparel and merchandise for keystone theatrical, sci-fi, licensing and music accounts• Develop design ideas and product lines for all new accounts• Create artwork for merchandise and signage • Research current styles, trends and printing techniques• Attend press checks for artwork• Research subject matter and design concepts for new accounts• Create art files for screen printing and product manufacturing• Assist creative team with design and program related questions and problems• Find solutions to any graphic design questions (creative brief questions, design program questions, garment and base questions, etc)• Creative point-of-contact with vendors

• Creative graphic lead for design department under licensors such as Lucasfilm, Marvel, BBC, CBS, etc.• Design products for said licensors, key accounts being Star Wars, Doctor Who, Marvel, Star Trek and Studio Ghibli.• Research accounts and find creative inspiration for graphic design team, including constant familiarity with style guides.• Develop and direct creative guidelines and workflow for the graphic design team.• Compile and analyze clients needs and distribute information to the design team.• Accomplish all work requirements, delegate work as necessary, maintain all timelines and deadlines.• Develop design ideas and product lines for new and existing accounts.• Develop and maintain relationships with a roster of freelancers.• Research current color, style and print technique trends in the fashion industry, as well as what is trending in “geek culture.”• Troubleshoot all production related issues; work with product development team to properly submit all art files for production (creative brief questions, design program questions, garment and base questions, etc).Integral senior staff member responsible for forming company into a successful business, ultimately resulting in its sale to Hot Topic.

• Lead and manage the graphic design team• Maintain design and development of apparel and merchandise for keystone theatrical, sci-fi, licensing and music accounts• Develop design ideas and product lines for all new accounts• Create artwork for merchandise and signage • Research current styles, trends and printing techniques• Research subject matter and design concepts for new accounts• Create art files for screen printing and product manufacturing• Art Direction of photo shoots for company promotional catalog• Assist creative team with design and program related questions and problems• Maintain time management throughout the department• Be the first point-of-contact between the graphic designers and the creative director• Find solutions to any graphic design questions (creative brief questions, design program questions, garment and base questions, etc)• Creative point-of-contact with vendors

• Maintain, development and design apparel and merchandise for global live entertainment brands (theatrical, Syfy and music)• Lead and manage the graphic design team• Develop design ideas and product lines for new accounts• Create artwork for merchandise and signage • Research current styles and trends and printing techniques• Research subject matter and design concepts for new accounts• Create art files for screen printing and product manufacturing • Assist creative team with design and program related questions and problems• Maintain time management throughout the department• First point of contact between the graphic designers and the creative director• Find solutions to any graphic design questions (creative brief questions, design program questions, garment and base questions, etc)

Duties include layout and design for various design projects, including magazines, brochures, posters, directories, ads, invitations, signs, letterheads, business cards, etc.; pre-press operations; preflighting; troubleshooting customer original files; print preparation• Started 3 magazine designs from scratch• Sole designer for multi-million dollar accounts• Sole designer for four magazines, including two monthly magazines and two bi-yearly magazines• 2010 Print Excellence and Knowledge (PEAK) Award for America's Association Printer magazine• 2009 PEAK Award for Documation “Green” brochure• 2004 APEX Award for Publication Excellence (Most Improved Magazines & Journals for Apartment Management Magazine)• 2004 Graphics Excellence Award (Best of Division–Magazines for TileDealer)