Aaron Zide

Lead Designer (ACD)

Costa Mesa | United States

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Interests

European cars - highly knowledgeable

New music - extremely curious

Movies & films - a love for storytelling

Industries

Creative Agencies

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Skate

Snow

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In my own words

— Aaron

I love this business.

The business of design. I love problem-solving. As a passionate creative, my career has crossed all media and almost 15 years. I love building focused brands, created from business objectives that speak to people. Focusing on concept development, strategic thinking and developing a brand across all channels. I love unique life experiences, like surfing, traveling, and skydiving. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where I can garnish unique insights, perspectives, and experiences. I love to continuously learn, to develop and refine my creative leadership skills. I also love to teach.

Brands I have had the pleasure of working with include, BlackBerry, Cylance, Oakley, Western Digital, Mercedez-Benz, T-Mobile, Boy Scouts of America, Targus, Hooters of America, Hoag, Baja Fresh, Tramell Crow, Kangaroo Express, Puerto Los Cabos. Wine & Spirits: ONEHOPE Wine, Pau Vodka, Infinium Spirits, 4Copas Tequila.

Professional Skill Set: Adobe Creative Suite Expert knowledge in CC Sketch + InVision App UXD, UI, prototyping MacOS and Windows Proficient technologist Front End Web Design HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, WordPress MS Office Suite Professional expertise AfterEffects Motion graphics and video

View my work at zidesign.com

Trajectory

May 2016 — Now

Lead Designer (ACD) · Cylance

• Developed and built the Cylance brand from Series C to $1.4B acquisition. • Defined, evolved and updated brand design language and design system. • Built, coached and inspired a high performing, functional design team. • Creation and execution of creative campaigns for brand and market growth. • Defined the scope and team’s time lines for new projects and initiatives. • Concept, design and deliver tradeshow materials, touchscreens, and print.

Mar 2015 — May 2016

Senior Art Director · INK Agency

• Developed strategic campaigns in print, digital, mobile and broadcast. • Accountable for developing concepts and delivering execution in all media across a varying range of clients with the main focus on branding. • Manage and collaborate with the creative team, clients and vendors. • Oversee numerous projects within strict and ever-changing deadlines. • Clients: Yokohama, Guidance Software, Baja Fresh, Hoag, Sunroad Auto.

Dec 2009 — Mar 2015

Senior Art Director · Skiver

• Lead creative and design direction in print, digital, OOH and broadcast. • Responsible for concept creation and campaign execution across a wide variety of media, while developing and maintaining global brand standards. • Supervised creative team delivery and the team’s project management. • Honed pitch and presentation skills to a high professional standard. • Clients: Hooters, Oakley, Mercedez-Benz, Infinium Spirits, Targus, OneHope Wine, Pau Vodka, Kangaroo Express, Viewsonic, Electra.

Jan 2006 — Dec 2009

Art Director · The Skiver Group

• Three years designing campaigns for print, digital, outdoor and broadcast. • Accountable for strategic concepts and campaign development across a varying range of media and client brands. • Learned to manage six-person creative team and coordinate projects. • Clients: T-Mobile, Western Digital, Boy Scouts of America, Targus, Puerto Los Cabos, OneHope Wine, Newland Communities, 4Copas.