Michael Stonis
Senior Graphic Designer · Fox Racing
Long Beach, CA
In My Own Words
Experienced multi-disciplinary art director, designer, and photographer with a passion for creating impactful brand experiences. Specialized in design, branding, marketing, creative direction, and photography. A dedicated creator of original art, consistently delivering excellence within set timelines.
Work Experience
Senior Graphic Designer
Fox Racing2023 – 2023
As Senior Graphic Designer at Fox Racing, I excelled in creating event assets for large bike races, impactful design decks, and highly engaging social media and website assets, making significant contributions to Fox Racing’s successful rebrand.
Senior Graphic Designer
Vissla2020 – 2023
As Vissla’s Senior Graphic Designer, I spearheaded brand development, moodboard creation, led design and visual direction for social media and print campaigns. My photography skills were utilized to produce seasonal campaign imagery and studio shots for e-commerce and social media. I played a pivotal role in enhancing the brand’s visual identity and driving engagement across platforms.
Art Director / Photographer / Graphic Designer
XS Scuba2011 – 2020
As the lead Art Director, my responsibilities encompassed a wide range of tasks, including product development and design, packaging, website design and management, social media management, print catalogs, trade show booths, product and lifestyle photography, retouching, promotional videos, logos, and store signage and displays.
Art Director / Photographer
Choura Venue Services2008 – 2010
In my role, I managed the art direction for 6 brands and also served on the Board of Directors. I was responsible for developing print and web ads, creating websites, designing catalogs, trade show booths, clothing, logos, and overseeing signage and displays.
Lead Graphic Designer / Web Designer / Photographer
VSI Products2004 – 2008
As the creative lead, I directed and executed all art design for our thriving BMX/Mountain Bike companies. This encompassed conceptualizing, designing, print ads, brochures, collateral, trade show booths, websites, package design, product photography, action photography, and identity creations for 7 distinct brands.
Creative Director / Co-Owner
OPTION Magazine2002 – 2004
As Creative Director, I led art design for the successful U.S. bodyboarding magazine and played a pivotal role in growing the video production department to ensure its success.
Graphic Designer
3G Marketing Group2003 – 2004
Improved client satisfaction levels and increased clients’ profits through creative design of ad layouts, web layouts, direct marketing campaigns, identity creation, logos, postcards, business cards, and Flash animation
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