Matthew Beck
Designer
Atascedaro | United States
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In my own words
— MatthewApparel/Graphic Designer with over 17 years experience.
Working on full menswear collections ranging from tops, outerwear, bottoms, accessories, trims, prints, patterns and graphics. Focusing on seasonal cut&sew and apparel graphic directions from a global perspective.
Trajectory
Oct 2017 — Now
Designer · FIRESTONE WALKER BREWING CO
o Designs artwork for all clothing merchandise (t-shirts, hats, socks, jackets, Hoodies, etc.)
o Designs artwork for all marketing campaigns and events. (Tents, Vehicle wraps, Posters, etc.
o Creates can artwork for all beer releases.
o Presents campaign directions.
o Works on email layouts using Klaviyo
o Works on Point of Sale marketing materials.
o Designs social post layouts.
Jun 2015 — Oct 2017
MENS APPAREL DESIGNER · CHEROKEE GLOBAL BRANDS
o Designs concept and final product of fleece, jackets, knits, bottoms, shorts, denim, wovens
o Handled an average of 50 cut & sew styles each season
o Completes all B.O.M pages for each style in Excel
o Created label/trim packages for each season
o Presents line to all Major accounts
o Market research for upcoming fashion trends, colors, washes and fabrics
o Handles all SMU requests
o Responsible for all samples-color lab dips, fabric swatch and artwork strike off approvals
Aug 2014 — Mar 2015
SENIOR APPAREL DESIGNER · ECKO UNLTD
o Designed/developed concept and final product of fleece, jackets, knits, bottoms, shorts, denim
o Handled an average of 100 cut & sew styles each season
o Completed all B.O.M pages for each style in Excel
o Created label/trim packages for each season
o Lead fittings for fit & styling comments
o Collaborated with team to research upcoming fashion trends, colors, washes and fabrics
o Responsible for all samples-color lab dips, fabric swatch and artwork strike off approvals
Sep 2011 — Aug 2014
SENIOR APPAREL DESIGNER · ALPINESTARS
o Created visual vibe boards for each season for trending styles, colors, details, washes, fabrics
o Handled an average of 30 cut & sew styles each season
o Designed Label/trim packages for each season
o Created original artwork for cut & sew line
o Worked on special projects / SMU categories
o Shopped and researched market for future and current trends for inspiration
o Attended fittings for fit & styling comments
o Designed/developed concept and final product of fleece, knits, outerwear, headwear, accessories
o Oversee all prototype samples, color lab dips, fabric swatch and artwork strike off approvals
May 2008 — May 2011
MENS APPAREL DESIGNER · FOX RACING
o Designed 1st initial concepts drawings to final tech pack drawings
o Maintained bill of material pages
o Designed original artwork for men's fleece, knits, tanks, tees, board shorts (boys only styles)
o Handled an average of 30 cut & sew styles each season
o Collaborated with merchandising team to meet target prices and margins
o Vibe trips to explore current and future trends, colors, washes and fabrics
o Traveled overseas for Factory visits.
o Created fleece, outerwear, knits and label/trim packages
o Delivered visual vibe boards for each season for trending styles
o Present for fittings and gave styling comments
o Accountable for all samples, color lab dips, fabric swatch and artwork strike off approvals
