Kris Kaliakin
Graphic Designer/Illustrator · Pink Dolphin Clothing
Malibu, CAIn My Own Words
Recently graduated from Otis College of Art & Design and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Illustration. Interned for Globe brand under Art Director Herb George and Matix under Art Director Mike Pargas and was an Assistant to the artist couple DABSMYLA. I learned many skills useful for the skate and surf industries while interning for these companies in the hope that I can pursue a career in this field.
Work Experience
Graphic Designer/Illustrator
Pink Dolphin Clothing2018 – 2019
- Created original apparel graphics and illustrations to be featured in seasonal collections - Tech-packed print-ready designs for apparel and garment production - Assisted in organizing seasonal line-plans
Artist Assistant
DABSMYLA2016 – 2017
- Assisted in hand painted acrylic fine art paintings
- Helped paint and install large-scale installation pieces
- Digitally converted hand-done illustrations with Adobe Creative Suite
Graphic Design Intern
Matix Clothing2015 – 2015
- Worked head Art Director creating apparel concepts and creative direction
- Catalog photo-retouching and organization
- Created multiple iterations of logo type treatments
Graphic Design Intern
Globe International / Dwindle Distribution2014 – 2015
-Worked under head Art Director designing ads and web assets with Adobe Creative Suite
-Designed in-store window POP
-Catalog Photo-retouching and editing
