Matt Rodberg
ASSITANT DESIGNER · Melin
Laguna Niguel, CAIn My Own Words
Programs - Adobe PhotoShop - Adboe Illustrator - Adobe InDesign - PLMA - Adobe XD - Sketchup - VRAY (Rendering) - Adobe Dimensions - Sketch Book Pro - AUTOCAD - Premiere Pro - Keyshot -Miro - Office Suite
Design -Graphic Design -Print Design -Hand Drawing/Perspective and Rendering -Illustration -Sketching/Rapid Visualization - 3D Modeling & Rendering -Product Design & Development -Color & Type -Branding -Layout Design - Visual Merchandising -Display and Exhibition Design
Work Experience
ASSITANT DESIGNER
Melin2023 – Present
-Works closely with Design Director, assisted in conceptualization, design, and execution of print for Melin product. -Created technical sketches with precise measurements used for design and development of Melin product. -Built out detailed tech packs (including accurate BOM's and trim details) for development. -Efficiently created prints/repeat patterns for functional design use across Melin Product. -Built Seasonal color palettes. -Produced artwork layouts with correct Pantone color call outs, scale and resolution to be sent to factories for strike offs & production. -Created original graphics that support the seasonal narrative & color direction. -Reviewed strike offs & provide comments to factories based on color, print, hand feel, structure, to overall product execution. -Developed and approved lab dips, prints, trims, overall product execution.
Technical Designer
Prism Works Group / Bittersweet2023 – Present
- Researched, Designed and Developed products for key accounts and Bittersweet - Created original print, graphic, and color designs based on key account requests. - Collaborated with Design Director on conceptualizing, designing and executing custom graphic packages for accounts. - Created tech packs with detailed specifications that include measurements, construction, and color call outs for printable and cut and sew categories. - Seasonal trend research following print, fabric, and innovation to help create brand & consumer right product offering. - Developed and approve lab dips, prints, trims, overall product execution. - Created social media assets such as Instagram stories and posts. - Created Bittersweet catalogue to present to clients on key sales meetings. - Plan and coordinate Bittersweet photoshoots, events, and expos. - Create moodboards to communicate brand visual language to design team.
Designer & Developer
Billabong2022 – 2022
-Researched, Designed and Developed SMU products for Billabong Men's -Created original print and color designs based on key account requests. -Collaborated with Sales Managers and Design Director on conceptualizing, designing and executing custom graphic packages for e-commerce and accounts. -Translated design concepts through technical drawings, sketches and print design to be applied across Men's lifestyle, Boardshorts & Accessories. -Created tech packs with detailed specifications that include measurements, construction, and color call outs. -Managed daily communication with factories development and to ensure products execute correctly and on time. -Seasonal trend research following print, fabric, and innovation to help create brand & consumer right product offering. -Developed and approve lab dips, prints, trims, overall product execution. -Managed and prepped samples for customers and sales meetings.
Design and Development Assistant Men's Boardshorts
Billabong2021 – 2022
-Working with Global Design Manager, assisted in conceptualization, design, and execution of print for Men's Boardshort line. -Efficiently created prints, repeat patterns, vector prints, photoshop renderings, and original designs for functional design use across Billabong Men's Product. -Produced artwork layouts with correct pantone color call outs, scale and resolution to be sent to factories for strike offs & production. -Created original graphics that support the seasonal narrative & color direction. -Reviewed strike offs & provide comments to factories based on color, print, hand feel to overall product execution. - Photoshopped Boardshorts samples to be catalog ready, assisted other categories as needed. - Seasonal set up of tech packs, boys, and artwork in PLMA. -Developed and approved lab dips, prints, trims, overall product execution. -Managed and prepped samples for customers and sales meetings.
Men's Product Development Intern
Billabong2021 – 2021
-Assisted in the development of all apparel categories. -Photoshopped product to use in catalogs, website, and social media. -Assited designers with setting up layouts for prints and creating repeat patterns. -Updated techpacks for all Billabong categories. -Attended design reviews and got insight on creative process of all categories. -Worked with Design, Development, & Marketing teams. -Attended fittings and learned in depth about construction and fit of product.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Design
California State University Long Beach2019 – 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Design
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