Ian Swanson
Art Director
San Juan Capistrano | United States
Skills
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Interests
Music
Camping
History
Design
Art
In my own words
— IanMy name is Ian Swanson and I’m an art director, designer, and photographer from San Juan Capistrano, CA.
I enjoy all things creative while having a strong passion for design, photography, painting, and specifically the relationship between design and marketing. My focus is to heighten the visual experience associated with brands and use that influence as a way into the mind of the consumer. The combination of my design, photography and fine art skills, along with my 16 years of experience, provides me with the unique ability to offer visual solutions from the ground up.
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Trajectory
Dec 2019 — Now
Art Director · Skout's Honor
Responsible for all creative aspects of the Skout's Honor brand. Lead, develop, execute and manage the creative process for marketing campaigns, content creation, creative assets and visual product design. This includes management of staff designers, staff photographer and third party agencies.
Jun 2018 — Mar 2019
Creative Manager · Absolute Board Co.
Responsible for all creative aspects of the ABC brands. Primarily Penny & Z-Flex skateboards. Led, developed, executed and managed the creative process for marketing campaigns, content creation, creative assets and visual product design. Successfully managed multiple artist collaborations and brand licensing project with Lucas Films (Disney). Launched category extension for Penny Surf.
Jun 2014 — Jun 2018
Sr. Graphic Designer / Marketing Manager · Independent Trading Company
Responsible for photography, design, layout, production, and management all
marketing assets from concept to finished product.
Feb 2010 — May 2014
Sr. Graphic Designer · Surfrider Foundation
Responsible for photography, design, layout and production of all marketing and
communications assets. Corporate branding, marketing campaigns, logos,
Illustrations, advertisements, publications, event artwork, brochures, flyers, product
design & development, vehicle wraps, mailers, email marketing and web design.
Feb 2005 — Jul 2009
Graphic Designer · Rip Curl
Responsible for photography, design, and layout of marketing assets. Wholesale
catalogs, marketing campaigns, advertisements, P.O.S., event artwork, t-shirts and
vehicle graphic wraps.
Activity
Education history
Chapman University
BFA, Emphasis in Graphic Design | 2000 - 2003
