Brian Zager

Graphic Designer/Illustrator · Tactics

Bend, OR

In My Own Words

Freelance illustration and graphic design with experience in apparel design and production, publication design, layout and production.

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, he got his Bachelor degree in Studio Art at the University of Vermont. Now living at the base of Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon, he works as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer making everything from logos to apparel lines to murals and more.

www.bkzgrfx.com

@bkzgrfx

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer

Tactics

2023 – Present

Graphic Designer/Illustrator

BKZ|GRFX

2010 – 2023

Freelance design and illustration. Creation of original graphic content for a number of clients including but not limited to brand identities, graphics for apparel, print & online collateral, original illustrations. Notable clients include Patagonia Inc., Mt. Bachelor, and Tactics Boardshop

Graphic Designer/Illustrator

Tokyo Starfish

2019 – 2020

Took over design of full apparel line. Design and layout of graphics for hats, shirts and cuts. Decided on embellishment of each piece and colorway. Helped with hard good package design. Designed magazine ads. Position ended due to COVID.

Art Director/Graphic Designer

Outdoor Oregon Magazine (formerly BendOR Magazine)

2014 – 2020

Responsibilities include organizing and laying out all articles and ads for monthly print deadlines. Edit photos for print. Create and maintain brand identity of magazine. Create original logos and graphics for feature articles.

Art Director/Graphic Designer

Art on Board Organization

2013 – 2017

Created and maintain brand identity for the organization. Design and apparel and event posters and all marketing collateral. Created original paintings on snowboards to be auctioned off at engagement events. Helped expand the presence to 3 major cities across the U.S.