Hop Head Creative in charge!

Half of the two-man team behind the adventure apparel brand, Compas.Responsible for creative direction, design and production.#outfittedforadventure

I work various levels of design and art direction for many clients.Services include consulting, art direction, graphic design, illustration and production.

As the creative member of a multi-disciplinary research insights team, I visually interpret findings so others can easily understand and connect with the information. Great storytelling is built on great design; finding new and creative ways to help our Client Partners absorb our learnings keeps my job interesting and engaging.

- Design graphics, patterns and layouts for all forms of apparel.- Design and curate specific design packages for national retailers including Zumiez, Tilly’s, Buckle, Dillard’s, TJX- Build seasonal mood boards with fine arts inspiration and market competition- Manage production files and technical art files for vendors- Collaborate with celebrities, athletes and brand advocates on special releases- Oversee product development including print production and trim manufacturing- Work directly with production facilities in China, Pakistan, and California- Develop and maintain line sheets and graphics archives- Design and update seasonal catalogs for global and domestic accounts- Manage, organize and assist a team of freelancers and illustrators

- Organize and direct artwork from graphic designers and interns.- Formulate seasonal lines with Creative Director and Art Director.- Design apparel graphics for juniors and boys.- Build SMU programs for large retailers including Zumiez, Tilly’s, and Urban Outfitters.- Develop capsule collections for boutique retailers Nasty Gal and Gypsy Warrior.- Design collaborations with artists and musicians.- Direct, design, and produce promotional artwork, look books, press releases.- Design and create marketing collateral for social media and advertising outlets.- Develop seasonal inspiration boards and presentations.- Create seasonal color palettes, patterns and prints.- Facilitate garment and print production with production team and factories.

- Design apparel graphics for men’s and women’s for domestic and global markets. - Develop seasonal inspiration boards and presentations.- Experience in print, applique, embroidery, cut and sew, and various other trims.- Developing design construction and screen printing set up.- Responsible for tech-pack creation and production follow through.- Travel to print facilities in Mexico and Guatemala for production approvals.- Work directly with factory consultants in Turkey, China, Latin America, and Los Angeles.- Travel to the home office in North Andover, MA for meetings and briefings.

- Graphic Artist for the Men's Knits team.- Developed CADs and sketches for each brand. - Developed sell sheets for merchandising. - Also worked with concept teams on artwork for concept rigs.

Create various graphic imaging for a wide variety of professional companies. Work includes logo development, signage, advertising, and layout design.

Graphic design intern at the apparel division of Converse, Inc. My tasks included creating shirt graphics as well setting up files for print, documenting styles and seasonal lines, as well as in-house design.