Maxwell Schwarz
Freelance Graphic Designer · Freelancer
Los Angeles, CA
In My Own Words
Dedicated graphic artist with a creative vision to conceptualize and deliver eye-catching
range of designs for apparel , merchandise and accessories. Tailor art to individual
client needs for t-shirts, hats, logowear and more. Additional experience includes techpacks, color call outs, placement , print process and designing hangtags.
My portfolio includes different mediums, ranging from branding/marketing for social media, prints, poster design, screen-printing.
I hope to use my talents to communicate ideas and experiences with images, words and graphics to reflect an essence of a company brand. I am devoted to using old methods, examining new techniques, and capturing past and present events to make an impact on the needs of a client.
Connect with me today!
https://www.maxwellschwarzdesign.com/
Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer
Freelancer2018 – Present
• Create t-shirts, hats, logo wear, accessories, merchandise and record cover designs. My work also includes logos, icons, posters and social media for corporations • Additional work includes packaging designs, signage, art installations for events, music shows and rock bands • Work with clients to understand their needs and deliver projects on time and on budget
Temporary Design Assistant
Foreman Brothers Design2019 – 2019
• Create eye-catching graphics and engaging designs • Handle graphic projects from start to finish • Assist in developing concepts and ideas for product lines and new projects. • Submit rough layouts and designs for project approval • Designed Corporate Logo and Wall Signage • Created custom printed Product Hang Tags • merchandise designs • Coordinate with outside agencies and services • Create content for social media and other web platforms • Develop and maintain image library files
Design Assistant
Mad Engine2018 – 2019
• Reported to the Creative Director (Kid’s line) and supported the design team in producing global licensed apparel (t-shirts, sleepwear, loungewear) for Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, Nickelodeon, Peanuts, My Little Pony etc • Executed graphic designs in support of creating artwork for licensors; reviewed new style guides; built composites of existing artwork for customers and licensors • Assisted with color call outs, placement and print process; created tech packs; submitted artwork on WebTech • Participated in projects to ensure quality outcomes, on-time and on-budget deliveries; contribute to review meetings to ensure ongoing collaboration • Reviewed WGSN Trend service and art, fashion, pop culture publications regularly; shopped target stores
Intern
Vissla2018 – 2018
• Design event marketing promotional materials for social media (Instagram, Facebook) and digital marketing; create posters and flyers to align with client branding. • Develop new concepts for future products and apparel using screen printing; create files for print production in collaboration with the creative team. • Identified the color scheme patterns for the company’s designs; created storyboards to inform future designs and production. • Worked at recent surf event / aided with booth setup; designed a poster for the annual surf event that was shared on multiple Instagram pages (Vissla and dblanc).
