Mike Anderson
Bonney Lake | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Music
Travel
Festivals
In my own words
— MikeSeasoned design professional with the ability to connect visually, from concept to final production.
Creating an intuitive end user experience to better support product sales.
Proficient in Mac based design software applications and have abilities in illustration and photography. From creating a company trademark, showcasing the final product and educating the end user through point of purchase presentation.
A boutique mind set with mass market ability.
Trajectory
Aug 2018 — Apr 2021
Senior Graphic Designer · SanMar
Conceptualize logo/branding pieces for both print and digital applications and provide final production
artwork to vendors
• Create repeating patterns for textile design
• Image retouching and trace out for marketing materials
• Work with project coordinators to facilitate final artwork for client requests
• Create original graphics for various products, produce detailed spec sheets with material and finish
call outs
Dec 2011 — Oct 2016
Creative Director · Hyperlite Wake MFG
• Work with the Product Development Team to develop and execute product graphic and color direction
• Lead the design execution and approve production readiness of projects created for marketing and sales
• Responsible for the concept, design, production and presentation of hardgoods/softgoods graphics,
catalogs, product packaging, point of purchase displays, logos, technical illustrations, apparel,
tradeshow graphics and a multitude of other product branding initiatives
• Create a variety of graphic design and visual communication deliverables while maintaining brand
consistency and cutting-edge visual collateral to accomplish global programs
• Created original graphics for various products, developed graphic themes and color stories, produced
detailed spec sheets with material and finish call outs, found and worked with independent artists to create new and innovative graphics
Nov 2010 — Dec 2011
Graphic Designer · Microsoft
•Building an intuitive user experience platform with supporting creative visuals. Conceptualize print and marketing materials for both hardware and software products and provide final print production files to vendors.
•Work with freelance illustrators, musicians, photographers and copywriters. Research market trends, color trends and new print materials. Work closely with Art Director on layout and direction of individual projects.
•Product Design •Logo Design •Packaging Design •Branding Guidelines
•U/I Design •Creative Problem Solving •Trend Forecasting
Jan 2004 — Sep 2010
Creative Director · Ronix Wake & Radar Waterskis
Responsible for the concept, design, production and presentation of hardgoods/softgoods graphics,
catalogs, product packaging, point of purchase displays, logos, technical illustrations, apparel,
tradeshow graphics and a multitude of other product branding initiatives
• Create a variety of graphic design and visual communication deliverables while maintaining brand
consistency and cutting-edge visual collateral to accomplish global programs
• Lead the design execution and approve production readiness of projects created for marketing and sales
• Work with the Product Development Team to develop and execute product graphic and color direction
• Created original graphics for various products, developed graphic themes and color stories, produced
detailed spec sheets with material and finish call outs, found and worked with independent artists to create new and innovative graphics
Feb 1993 — Dec 2003
Senior Graphic Designer · HO Sports
Activity
Education history
The Art Institute
Associate of Arts | 1990 - 1992




