In my own words
— MichaelWith over 20 years of experience, it has been a pleasure to work with some very talented people and renowned brands.
Being on an unconventional artistic path, discovering graphic design, the internet, and interactivity was life changing. The main focus soon became learning HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and how these tools could be used to create compelling on-brand rich media content. With the advent of mobile devices and e-commerce, professional focus shifted towards branded content curation and digital marketing. Incorporating the technical aspects of web development, web design, and E-Commerce, professional titles evolved into marketing, user experience, and content management roles. A life-long ocean lover, surfer, designer, and artist, North County, San Diego, California is home.
Trajectory
Oct 2022 — Now
Content Marketing, Graphic and Web Designer/Developer · Glass Warehouse
As per the titled role of Digital Designer, a wide range of responsibilities includes branding and marketing design, product illustration and design, online banner and info graphic design, in-store POP concepts, brand awareness development, installation manual illustration and design, and more.
Oct 2022 — Now
Digital Designer / Brand · Glass Warehouse
As per the titled role of Digital Designer, a wide range of responsibilities includes branding and marketing design, product illustration and design, online banner and info graphic design, in-store POP concepts, brand awareness development, installation manual illustration and design, and more.
Oct 2021 — Now
Digital Designer · Glass Warehouse (glasswarehouse.us)
In the capacity of Digital Designer, a wide range of responsibilities include banner and info graphic design, product graphic illustration, and various supporting roles including online marketing and web development. A primary priority was designing, illustrating, and copy editing installation guides for bath and shower enclosures. Additional projects of note include sales and marketing presentations and other promotional content.
Aug 2016 — Now
Content Marketing, Graphic and Web Designer/Developer · MikeKominsky.com
Multi-faceted Graphic Designer/ Web Developer. Evolving from production design roles to brand content and e-commerce management roles, the goal has been to produce immersive interactive on-brand content. Experience includes: front-end web development, ad banner design, email marketing, content curation and deployment, video and motion graphics and more. Primary skills include: HTML5 / Responsive Web Design, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) video and motion graphics.
Dec 2011 — Aug 2016
Web and E-Commerce Content Manager · Rip Curl
As Rip Curl North America's Web and E-Commerce Content Manager, I was brought on right after the first North American e-commerce website was implemented in 2011. In this capacity, designed and developed micro sites, email campaigns, and branded content for social media, live events, and product lines. Managed e-commerce website content, code, imagery, and improved SEO through organic search terms and keywords. Designed and developed ad banner campaigns showcasing live events, regional initiatives, and associated marketing content including videos, athlete promotion, and seasonal offers.
Jul 2009 — Nov 2010
Freelance Rich Media and Interactive Design · Red Door Interactive
In a freelance design and production capacity, assisted in the design and production of banner ad campaigns, email campaigns, branded interactive elements, social media content, and interactive motion graphics. Clients of note include: Cricket Wireless, Rubio’s Fish Tacos, Souplantation, La Quinta Inns, California Avocado Commission, Molson Coors, and more.
May 2006 — Jun 2008
Electronic Media and Commerce Manager · Dragon
In a multi-dimensional role, managed, maintained, monitored, and coordinated all work for the Dragon Alliance online presence. Primary duties included e-commerce content including product imagery, descriptions, and associated code and web development. Designed, developed, revised and improved e-commerce website to a new and improved platform. Improved SEO for relevant brand and product search using specific keywords and meta data. Designed and implemented email marketing campaigns, banner ad campaigns, associated marketing content. Oversaw user experience and implemented any web development as needed.
Oct 2001 — Oct 2005
Web Designer Developer · DC Shoes, Inc.
As Web Designer and Developer, scope of work included ad banner campaigns, interactive micro sites, email campaigns, and branded content and marketing material. Heavily influential at the time in the skateboarding and action sports world, DC Shoes was on the cutting edge of interactive marketing and content. This included interactive motion, video, and animation. Campaigns included new products, athlete promotion, live events and tours, and domestic and international partner initiatives. Notable projects: The MTN LAB, DC Artist Projects, The DC Video (Major skateboarding video production) and e-commerce website production design and image production.
