Brian Zager
Graphic Designer/Illustrator
Bend | United States
Skills
No information
Industries
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Skate
Snow
Streetwear
In my own words
— BrianFreelance 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
Trajectory
May 2023 — Now
Senior Graphic Designer · Tactics
Jan 2010 — May 2023
Graphic Designer/Illustrator · BKZ|GRFX
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
Dec 2019 — Jul 2020
Graphic Designer/Illustrator · Tokyo Starfish
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.
Sep 2014 — Apr 2020
Art Director/Graphic Designer · Outdoor Oregon Magazine (formerly BendOR Magazine)
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.
Apr 2013 — Apr 2017
Art Director/Graphic Designer · Art on Board Organization
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.
Jan 2012 — May 2012
Graphic Design Intern · OKAY!! OKAY!!
Created graphic assets for print and web for various clients. Put together presentation decks for marketing purposes.
Activity
Education history
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Arts | 2007 - 2011
