Christopher "Bennie" Thomas

Apparel Graphic Designer

Los Angeles | United States

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Dope shit with dope people.

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In my own words

— Christopher "Bennie"

I'm a visual designer based in Downtown Los Angeles.

While I specialize in apparel design (15+ years), I am more known for my photography.

You can view my portfolio at www.bennie.la

Trajectory

Oct 2009 — Now

Photographer / Videographer · Freelance

Specializing in product and portrait photography. Music videos.

Oct 2006 — Now

Apparel Graphic Designer · Freelance

Design apparel for clothing brands and businesses. Consult brand on trends and color palettes. Design visual components of marketing campaigns. Design advertisements.

Jan 2019 — Feb 2021

Project Manager / Graphic Designer · Civil Clothing

Lead team of designers to design printables for retailers such as Pac Sun, Zumiez, etc. Conceptualize, design, and tech pack a massive amount of SKU's weekly for multiple brands and aesthetics

Mar 2016 — Feb 2021

Visual Director · Sworn To Us

Shoot / Conceptualize / Edit all imagery

Mar 2018 — Nov 2018

Graphic Designer · Five Four Group

Design apparel for multiple brands. Create promo material for events. Moodboards and tech packs.

Jan 2015 — Mar 2016

Design Coordinator · Popular Demand

Graphic design Creative direction Product photography Lifestyle photography Photo editing

Jan 2014 — Jan 2015

Visual/Social Media Director · Apliiq

Manage social media channels. Book/direct/prep all photography. Assist in merchandising. Design advertising campaigns. Guide customer through custom applique process prep artwork/embroidery. Bring in influencers.

Aug 2013 — Sep 2013

Intern · 8103 Clothing

Shoot/edit product photography. Collaborate on graphic design.

Jan 2006 — Jan 2012

Screen Printer · Freelance

Print apparel for clothing brands and businesses. Take ideas and/or artwork and vectorize.