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James Kirchner

Designer, Print & Experiential
United States

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Fly tying
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James

8+ years industry experience ranging from production services to design and creative direction.

I bring a blue collar work ethic to solve creative problems that tell stories and create lasting emotion and impact. I specialize in taking complex ideas and processes and simplifying them into creative and thoughtful design that works.

I especially enjoy the challenge and process of large scope projects including environmental design for events, rebranding, and identity. I have designed and produced for events such as Dreamforce by Salesforce, WorkdayRising presented by Workday, and Suiteworld from NetSuite and Oracle. Past and present brands I've worked with include Safeway, Orchard Supply Hardware, Michaels, Simpson Strong Tie, TopCon, Grocery Outlet, and Lowe's Foods.

Although design and experience focused, I work with production and process in mind. I still enjoy getting my hands dirty taking on production work that requires keeping your head down and putting in the hours.

Trajectory

Dec 2017 — Now
Graphic Designer · PureRed
Lead design and production on client assets ranging from weekly print circulars, store signage, or new business campaigns.
Jan 2001 — Now
Designer, Print & Experiential · George P Johnson
Direction, Design, and Production on some of the largest tech events in the country. Dreamforce 2015 Suiteworld 2017 Workday Rising 2017 NetApp Insight 2017 Workday Rising 2018
Aug 2018 — Sep 2018
Senior Production Artist · Splash! Events
Lead production on printed wayfinding assets used for Dreamforce 2018
Jan 2016 — Apr 2017
Graphic Designer · Simpson Strong-Tie
Working as part of an in-house design team to create promotional and informational materials. Including catalogues, labels, packaging, engineering drawings, social media posts, and tradeshow booth design.
Jan 2015 — Sep 2015
Brand Ambassador, Key holder · Iron & Resin
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Jan 2004 — Dec 2012
Lead Mechanic & Sales · Cal Bicycles
High end road, mountain, bmx, and custom assembly, maintenance, and sales. Daily shop duties

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