Casey Thomas
Multidisciplinary Designer Graphic Design, Brand Identity & Packaging · Nintendo
Seattle, WA
In My Own Words
I use my graphic design skills and creative vision to help clients achieve their branding, packaging and visual design goals. With over five years of experience in the design industry, I have developed a keen eye for aesthetics, functionality, and storytelling.
I have a strong background in creating brand identities, packaging, and marketing assets for brands, where I've led the development and execution of several projects that enhanced the brands and narratives. I also improved design processes, built relationships with other teams and vendors, and mentored junior designers. I am passionate about authenticity and craftsmanship, and I am always eager to learn new skills and explore new challenges.
Work Experience
Graphic Designer
Zumiez2019 – 2023
Conceptualized and led the development of branding, packaging, marketing assets and print techniques for Zumiez private label brands. Developed internal tools and guidelines that resulted in more consistent brand identities, packaging quality and marketing narratives. Built relationships with other teams and outside vendors to streamline communication and development of packaging, snowboards and accessories. Conducted hiring, training, and mentoring of junior designers that lead to the growth and success for individuals, the team and the department. Improved design processes to maximize efficiency and minimize mistakes. Lead development of graphics, print production, and creative direction for snow categories. Designed and illustrated successful product graphics within appropriate brand guidelines.
Lead Graphic Artist - Music Department
Western Washington University2018 – 2019
Designed and revised posters, flyers and digital assets to promote Music Department events on tight deadlines using composition, color, and typography. Posters created with Illustrator, photoshop, InDesign and photography. Supervised other designers to maintain design standards.
Student Coordinator of Communication and Publications
Western Washington University2016 – 2017
Primarily page layout, poster design, graphic design, print prep, and photography. Frequent use of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Events Board Coordinator
North Seattle College2015 – 2016
Coordinated events board team to plan, implement and promote campus events with a focus on community building, diversity and education.
Communications Assistant
North Seattle College2014 – 2016
Creating content for the web and creating/editing TrueNorth monthly student newsletter for fun, useful information. School photographer, light photo editing, miscellaneous administrative stuff.
Customer Service Rep II
K2 Sports2011 – 2013
Dealer services phone whiz, warranty processing, order entry, sales reports, and product expert/technical support for Ride snowboards. Also assisted part time as marketing coordinator for Ride snowboards - image asset management, copy writing and sample management. Lunchtime ping pong champion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Western Washington University2016 – 2019
Multidisciplinary design degree covering graphic, print, digital, UI/UX and web. Minor in industrial design.
