George Lampman
Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Owner
Pittsburgh | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Graphic design
Music
Traditional art
Skateboarding.
Industries
Skate
Snow
Surf
In my own words
— GeorgeI am one of those fortunate individuals who has lived the dream of turning my passions into a vocation by combining my love of art and skateboarding into a career as an Illustrator, Designer and Art Director in the Action Sports industry and beyond.
Trajectory
Apr 2018 — Now
Art Director · Deep South Clothing
Deep South Clothing had me use my creativity to develop original illustrations & logos used for t-shirt graphics, printed items and web materials.
Nov 2015 — Now
Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator · Various
Creating t-shirt graphics, illustrations, print collaterial and social media content for a variety of clients nation wide.
Sep 2007 — Now
Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Owner · Believe Pittsburgh
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
Aug 2018 — May 2020
Graphic Designer · Emory Group / Geneologie
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!
Aug 2016 — Nov 2016
Graphic Designer/Illustrator · Houndstooth Press
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!
Jul 2015 — Nov 2015
Graphic Designer · Field & Stream
Worked with the Field & Stream marketing department to create direct mail, in-store signage, catalogs,brochures & e-mail newsletters.
Apr 2012 — Sep 2014
Senior Graphic Designer · Trau & Loevner
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
Oct 2009 — Apr 2012
Freelance Graphic Designer · Clockwise Tees
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
Apr 2006 — Oct 2009
Senior Graphic Designer · The Cotton Factory
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
Nov 2003 — Oct 2009
Freelance Technical Consultant · IONTANK
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,
Oct 2001 — Apr 2006
Owner · Plasticwonderland
Created websites, brochures, catalogs, icons, logos, t-shirt graphics and illustrations for clients nationwide.
Skills Used: Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design, Page Layout
Feb 2001 — Oct 2001
Senior Graphic Designer · élan Communications
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
Mar 1999 — Oct 2000
Senior Graphic Designer · YOE! Studio
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
Oct 1998 — Jan 1999
Art Director · Single Lifestyles Magazine
Developed a complete redesign and art direction of existing magazine. Worked with clients to develop compelling advertisements.
Skills Used: Graphic Design, Illustration, Page Layout
Apr 1996 — Sep 1998
Art Director · ABC Board Supply
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.
Sep 1995 — Sep 1998
Senior Graphic Designer · Select Distribution
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
Aug 1993 — Sep 1995
Freelance Graphic Designer · Freelance Graphic Designer
Activity
Education history
100% Self Educated
Black Belt in Graphic Design | 1992 - 2048
