Mike Pargas
Art Director
Redondo Beach | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Music
Reading
Film
Art
Traveling.
In my own words
— MikeI'm an Art Director interested in all facets of design from titles for video content, prints for textiles, printed collateral & graphics.
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Trajectory
Mar 2018 — Now
Art Director · Globe International
I manage the art department and all visuals for the brand including adverts, digital marketing, web updates for 3 regions, point of purchase, printed collateral as well as intermittent design projects for footwear, hardgoods & apparel.
May 2012 — Mar 2018
Art Director · Matix Clothing
Concept & Creation : Textile prints, t-shirt graphics, catalogs, web collateral, web content, labeling, branding for content, & general visual presence. In addition, I lead design for the seasonal collections with a fellow associate and a small team.
Mar 2015 — Apr 2017
Freelance Graphic Designer · the Quiet Life
A general contributor to the Quiet Life art department.
May 2008 — Jul 2017
Freelance Graphic Designer · Stones Throw Records
I interned for Jeff Jank at ST in 2008 in my senior year at Otis College. After school I remained in contact with Jeff, working on various projects including lettering, t-shirt designs, posters, & album art.
May 2016 — Jul 2016
Freelance Graphic Designer · World Surf League
I helped with the development of there onsite merchandise through their offsite agency. I was assigned to create classic graphics to be used on t-shrits & fleece for both men & women.
Mar 2007 — Nov 2010
Lab Press Assitant · Otis College of Art & Design
I worked assisting letterpress printers both beginners & experts. As well as maintaining the lab and helping with book binding.
Activity
Education history
Otis College of Art & Design
Bachelor of Arts | 2006 - 2009
