George Lampman

Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Owner

2007 – Present

Founded as a creative outlet for my passion for all things Pittsburgh; Believe Merch has grown from it’s humble beginnings of selling one t-shirt from the trunk of my car to a well loved brand catering to fans across the globe. As things have grown my responsibilities vary from Art Direction, Visual Identity, Illustration, Apparel Graphics, Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Photography, Website Management, Sales, Forecasting and Inventory management. Skills Used: Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design, E-mail Marketing, Social Media

Art Director

2018 – Present

Deep South Clothing had me use my creativity to develop original illustrations & logos used for t-shirt graphics, printed items and web materials.

Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator

2015 – Present

Creating t-shirt graphics, illustrations, print collaterial and social media content for a variety of clients nation wide.

Graphic Designer

2018 – 2020

Created original logos, t-shirt graphics and illustrations for fraternities, sororities, public schools, sports teams & non-profits. Created screen separation files for trouble free production!

Graphic Designer/Illustrator

2016 – 2016

Created original logos, t-shirt graphics and illustrations for fraternities, sororities, public schools, sports teams & non-profits. Created screen separation files for trouble free production!

Graphic Designer

2015 – 2015

Worked with the Field & Stream marketing department to create direct mail, in-store signage, catalogs,brochures & e-mail newsletters.

Senior Graphic Designer

2012 – 2014

Created original logos, t-shirt graphics and illustrations for licensed apparel sold to clients including Kohl’s,Target, JC Penny and Rue21. Created production files and worked with screen printing department to maintain consistency of designs during press checks. Developed both retail and wholesale websites. Skills Used: Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design, Production

Freelance Graphic Designer

2009 – 2012

Created t-shirt graphics and illustrations for independent clothing companies, restaurants and bands;developed online presence and intranet. Skills Used: Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design, Production, Technical Consultant

Freelance Technical Consultant

2003 – 2009

Installation, set-up, troubleshooting, operation and tear-down of the needed audio, video, computer and networking equipment for trade show booth multimedia experiences as part of teams or on solo missions. Everything from hacking code to routing cables. Skills Used: Graphic Design, Soldering, Coding, Photography, Electronics,

Senior Graphic Designer

2006 – 2009

Maintained brand aesthetic and consistency, created t-shirt designs. Developed website and E-mail newsletter content. Worked with outside contractors and directed freelance graphic designers and illustrators. Skills Used: Creative Direction, Illustration, Graphic Design, Photography, Email Marketing & Web Design

Owner

2001 – 2006

Created websites, brochures, catalogs, icons, logos, t-shirt graphics and illustrations for clients nationwide. Skills Used: Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design, Page Layout

Senior Graphic Designer

2001 – 2001

Created brochures, catalogs, posters, icons, logos, t-shirt graphics and illustrations for trade show and exhibit design house Exhibitgroup/Giltspur. Skills Used: Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design

Senior Graphic Designer

1999 – 2000

Created style guides, brochures, catalogs, posters, icons, logos, t-shirt graphics and illustrations for clients including Animal Planet, Power Puff Girls and The Crocodile Hunter. Skills Used: Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design, Page Layout

Art Director

1998 – 1999

Developed a complete redesign and art direction of existing magazine. Worked with clients to develop compelling advertisements. Skills Used: Graphic Design, Illustration, Page Layout

Senior Graphic Designer

1995 – 1998

Responsibilities included creating illustrations and graphics for apparel, wheels, snowboards, skateboards and footwear. Develop effective and memorable advertisements for skateboarding, snowboarding and lifestyle publications. Skills Used: Graphic Design, Illustration, Production

Art Director

1996 – 1998

Provided art direction for ABC Board Supply’s sub-brands Acme Skateboards, Formula One Skateboards and Standard Trucks. Responsibilities included creating illustrations and graphics for apparel, wheels, skateboards, stickers and catalogs. Worked with team riders and photographers to develop effective and memorable advertisements for skateboarding publications. Oversaw freelance designers and illustrators to maintain brand consistency.

Freelance Graphic Designer

1993 – 1995

Black Belt in Graphic Design

1992 – 2048

Black Belt in Graphic Design