Dan Beard
Senior Graphic Designer
Whittier | United States
Skills
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Industries
Creative Agencies
Lifestyle
Moto & Powersports
Skate
Streetwear
Surf
In my own words
— DanCreative professional with 16 years of experience in art direction and graphic design.
Strong understanding of the action sports apparel and licensed consumer product market. Specializing in graphics, patterns, branding, style guides, and project management. Organized, motivated, and passionate about the creative process. Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Eager to learn and foster a collaborative team environment.
Trajectory
Feb 2019 — Now
Senior Graphic Designer · Nein Company Ltd
Create graphics, illustrations, style guides, apparel direction, merchandising and tech packs. Clients: Xbox (Microsoft), VF Corp (Wrangler, Vans), Hybrid, Melmarc.
Aug 2020 — Jun 2023
Contract Production Design / Creative Specialist · Melmarc Products Inc.
Create graphics, art direction, merchandising and tech packs.
Feb 2019 — Jun 2022
Contract Graphic Designer · Xbox - Microsoft - Halo
Created graphics for Xbox/Microsoft consumer products.
Mar 2016 — Jan 2019
Art Director · Fifth Sun
Art director for young men and boys private label and licensed graphics tees. These programs were sold to mass, mid-tier, and specialty retailers (Kohls, Belk, JC Penney, Walmart, Hot Topic). I managed the satellite office staffed with a team of 7 designers and 2 freelancers. Met with our retail and license partners to present trends, line reviews, discuss current and future business.
Mar 2015 — May 2015
Graphic Designer · VF Outdoor, Inc.
Created graphics for mens apparel line based off of Wrangler current market trends.
Jan 2015 — Mar 2015
Graphic Designer · VANS
Created graphics for juniors apparel line based off of Vans top sellers and current market trends.
May 2011 — Oct 2014
Senior Designer - Consumer Products Soft Line Categories · Cartoon Network
Provided creative consumer product support for domestic and global style guides, cartoonnetworkshop.com, trade shows, retail meetings and licensed partners. This included patterns, graphics, packaging, brand management, and product development from concept to final production. Managed and directed the associate designer and freelance resources. Seasonal trend trips and research for mood boards, style guides, and product development. Met with our partners to discuss current and future business.
Sep 2006 — May 2011
Graphic Designer · Quiksilver
Provided creative support for direct to retail (Kohls) youth and young mens action sport apparel line (graphics, cut and sew, accessories, packaging). Developed t-shirt line from concept to final production. Managed and directed freelance artists. Built seasonal trend boards. Introduced style guides in our dept for internal and external vendors. Presented quarterly line reviews with Kohls buyers and upper management. Worked on 20+ seasons for Hawk, Hang Ten and Pirate Surf. Totaling about 175 skus each season. $150mil annual retail business at Kohls.
Jul 1999 — Sep 2006
Graphic Designer · Daland Designs Esportia Intl
Designed graphics, patterns, color catalogs, line sheets, flat sketches, packaging, product mock ups and presentations for sleep wear and hosiery apparel.
Jul 1999 — Sep 2006
Graphic Designer · Daland Designs Esportia Intl
Designed graphics, patterns, color catalogs, line sheets, flat sketches, packaging, product mock ups and presentations for sleep wear and hosiery apparel.
Jan 1994 — Jan 1999
Machinist · Centennial
CNC and traditional machining. Surface grinding. Polishing. Holding tight tolerances. Blue print reading. Built plastic injection and die cast molds. Basically made manly stuff out of metal.
Activity
Education history
Art Center College of Design
Non Degree Program | 1993 - 1995
CSUF
BFA | 1994 - 1998
Fullerton College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | 1992 - 1994
The American Animation Institute
Non Degree Program | 1993 - 1994
