Darren Detavernier

Darren Detavernier

Creative Director · J!NX

Oceanside, CA

In My Own Words

Creative Director and Graphic Designer with over 20 years experience in the consumer products and apparel industry specializing in young mens and youth soft-lines with a focus on licenses, private label and action sports.

Specialties: Soft-lines, apparel, outerwear, merchandising, branding, identity.

Work Experience

Creative Director

J!NX

2014 – 2020

J!NX is staffed by a group of passionate creatives, gamers, and pop culture enthusiasts who are dedicated to creating the apparel, toys, and plush that empower fans to connect with their favorite worlds. At J!NX, I managed one of the best and most reputable creative teams in the business, developing apparel and accessories for some of the largest video game licenses in retail. My team was responsible for seeing the creation of brand-right products from concept to final production. Properties: Minecraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, Diablo, Heroes of the Storm, World of Warcraft, Star Wars, The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin's Creed, Rocket League, and Hyper Scape

Art Lead

Top Heavy Clothing

2003 – 2014

Top Heavy produced apparel for various private label and licensed lines for mid-tier retailers such as Target, Kohl’s, Hot Topic, Ross, dd’s, and Dillards. Properties: Perry Ellis, Hawk Clothing, Gotcha, Hang Ten, Kawasaki, Ghost Hunters, Showtime, Mass Effect, Plants vs. Zombies, Fallout, Skyrim, and Titanfall.

Senior Artist

Print House

2001 – 2003

Senior Artist

Graphic Artist / Color Separator

Trinity Products

1998 – 2001

Graphic Artist / Color Separator

Education

Graphic Design / Desktop Publishing

The Art Institute of California

1998 – 1998

Graphic Design / Desktop Publishing

Interests

Graphic designArtIllustation

Industries

Creative AgenciesFashionLifestyleSkateStreetwearSurf

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