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Matthew Barker

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Los Angeles | United States

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Skateboarding
Surfing
Action sports
Outdoors
Art and design

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Moto & Powersports
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Matthew

As a Southern California native, I have experienced and learned from a variety of unique people and cultures which have influenced and driven my inspirations as an artist.

Additionally, growing up in the center of the action sports industry has and continues to play an essential role not only in my creative endeavours, but also in my daily life--I still love to surf, snowboard, and skate and you can often find me in Malibu or Huntington Beach getting a weekly dose of waves. These experiences and interactions have helped shape my work professionally as a graphic designer across many different types of mediums and in various different industries ranging from sports to electronics to children’s toys. I have designed for a large range of age groups and many of the products I have designed for are seen and sold in stores nationwide and internationally including: Amazon, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Target, to name a few.

I am backed by a BA in graphic design and am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, and both Mac and Windows operating systems. I enjoy collaborating with clients, creative teams, and production professionals--especially those who share a common passion for action sports. I look to deliver unique artwork and designs and am always looking for a new opportunity and an exciting project.

Trajectory

Jul 2019 — May 2020
Graphic Designer - Boys Creative · JAKKS PACIFIC
Jr. Graphic Designer - Boys Creative, Jun 2017 - Jun 2019 * Lead designer for licensed brands Sonic the Hedgehog and Harry Potter * Creation of package designs from concept to shelf: Disney-Incredibles 2, Marvel, Harry Potter, Mega Man, Sonic the Hedgehog * Designed in-store and company showrooms as well as helped with set-up and construction
Aug 2016 — May 2017
Lead Designer · SHAGHAL LTD
Graphic Designer, Feb 2016 - Aug 2016 * Managed design department and brands: Ematic, XO Vision, DP Audio Licensed: PBS KIDS, JBL, Nickelodeon, Blaupunkt * Oversaw team of designers thorugh package designs, deadlines, meetings, and up to final review * Created company design content for packaging, marketing, web, and in-store/point-of-purchase * Worked with engineering and product teams through product development - Tooling/Printing, App/Software Design
Jul 2014 — Jul 2015
Freelance Designer · OVER THE EDGE BOOKS
- Created design and layout for the book Binho: The International Graffiti Ambassador
Sep 2014 — Feb 2015
Freelance Designer · VENTURA COUNTY HARLEY-DAVIDSON
* Creation and design of Ventura branch company logo * Designed Dia de los Harleys event marketing graphics: Poster, Mailer, Web Banner, Flyer
Jan 2014 — May 2014
Marketing Graphic Design Intern · NEFF HEADWEAR
* Creation and design of graphics for stores, web and social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), and Neff events * Worked with lead designer to help progress designs for the FRVR FUN marketing campaign
Sep 2013 — Feb 2014
Freelance Designer · SURFRIDER FOUNDATION, VENTURA COUNTY
* Designed content for volunteer events including: Monthly Beach Clean-Up, Logo and promotional graphics for Reusable Bag Day * Active Volunteer

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Education history

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California State University, Channel Islands

B.A. degree | 2012 - 2014

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Santa Monica College

General Education Requirement | 2009 - 2011

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