In my own words
— MatthewDesigner with experience in apparel design + manufacturing, trade show design, marketing and wholesale relations, layout, branding, packaging, and web design.
Has a love for small companies as well as partnering with others to make a beautiful complete product. Photography and a love for an outdoor, adventurous lifestyle are two of the things that not only inspire but continue to motivate me.
Trajectory
Mar 2017 — Now
Creative Director · Linman Creative
- Clients Include: YSTR Clothing, BE Outfitter, Botanik, Calamigos, etc.
- Work with variety of clients to develop unique brand identities
- Implement and develop brand messaging through variety of platforms including packaging, web, and social media
- Shoot brand and lifestyle photography for marketing content
Nov 2017 — Now
Creative Director · Lot 54 Goods
- Develop, design, and produce apparel
- Oversee marketing and design
- Lead photoshoots and oversee social media marketing
May 2016 — Mar 2017
Creative Director · Calamigos Properties
- Directed national marketing campaigns
- Designed and developed clothing lines
- Implemented and designed new brand identities
- Oversaw social media
May 2014 — May 2016
Lead Designer and Social Media · Point Loma Green Sea
- Designed brand identity for the Green Sea which is the Point Loma Nazarene University official student section
- Designed and implemented all brand material as well as advertisements
- Worked with a team to plan events and organize ways to get people to games
- Planned and implemented marketing through social media
Aug 2015 — Dec 2015
Design Intern · Caava Design
- Edited and designed brand presentations for web in order to enhance exposure
- Worked with clients on creating and implementing brand identity
- Assisted with brand photography and helped to increase social media presence
Aug 2015 — Dec 2015
Product Intern · Bradley Mountain
- Helped to network and promote brand through events
- Implemented brand identity and promoted it through social media and newsletters
- Assisted in making products
- Worked alongside customers to ensure quality
Aug 2013 — May 2014
Design & Copy Editor · Point Weekly
- Worked with a team to produce layouts that would maximize ease of use and legibility
- Edited and wrote copy for columns
- Took and edited photos for articles
- Organized and designed the paper every week based off of the articles and materials given to me
Activity
Education history
Point Loma Nazarene University
Graphic Design- Art & Design | 2012 - 2016
