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Kingsley Aarons

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Designer
Costa Mesa | United States

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Interests

Music
Painting
Travel
Photography

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Lifestyle
Moto & Powersports
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Kingsley

Creative mind with a keen entrepreneurial business sense.

Extensive experience and a record of innovation provide excellent qualifications in Design that resonates with customers. A progressive designer with a broad scope of styles and responsibilities that increase sales and profits. Proven management talent and a strong work ethic with the ability to lead, train and motivate all levels of staff.

Trajectory

Oct 2004 — Now
Designer · Kingsley Clothing
Kingsley Clothing is a unique California lifestyle kids clothing brand that embraces art, adrenaline, and music with STYLE, COMFORT & ATTITUDE.
Jun 2017 — Jan 2019
Sr. Art Director · Starch Creative
Collaborate with a high-performing, world-class, diverse creative team. Ensure creative and best practices for various media are met. Participate in Ideas sessions, bringing a unique perspective. Develop unique creative solutions across the many print and digital media formats across our client portfolio. Develop branding and visual standards for clients. Work with the New Business team on building presentation materials.
Feb 2016 — Aug 2017
FREELANCE SR. MARKETING ART DIRECTOR · Billabong USA
o Work with the team to develop the overarching global graphic direction / look and feel of the Billabong men’s brand o Go to Market creative deliverables o Photo shoot briefs o Logo usage guidelines o Sales catalogs o Marketing books o Studio and location photo shooting o Windows Displays / POP design o Animated Gifs for social media and emails
Feb 2011 — Jan 2016
Sr. Graphic Designer · Oakley, Inc.
Designed & managed all printable tees Worked closely with Merchandisers & Developers to ensure highest quality and accurate tech packs Market research trend analysis consisting of global key account shopping, trend sites, social media, events, etc. Maintained seasonal looks that resonate with the Oakley customer to issuer sales growth YOY. Designed textile and surface graphics including boardshorts & lifestyle wovens. Managed 3 other graphic designers & several freelance designers.
May 2002 — Dec 2004
Designer · Howe Clothing
Designed and developed top selling knits and tees. Designed and layout of catalogues, look books, ads, POP, and packaging.
Feb 1997 — Apr 2002
Art Director · RUSTY
Created and produced the brand’s visual image and look for both men’s and girl’s apparel through graphic design and photography. Developed visual campaigns for use in core and mainstream advertising. Produced in-store, special events, product and marketing materials. Created high impact graphic images that was visually stimulating and effective in promoting the brand’s lifestyle and product. Designed and managed all snowboard and wakeboard graphics.

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Education history

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Fullerton College

Bachelors degree | 1992 - 1996

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