Sean Hargraves
FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR/ DESIGNER
Irvine | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
No information
Industries
Bike
Lifestyle
Moto & Powersports
In my own words
— SeanDynamic and driven creative designer, manager, and leader with extensive experience bringing new brands and products to life and new life to tired brands.
I’ve worked for and with some of sporting goods’ biggest names, creating and managing essential marketing tools and assets such as advertising, copywriting, catalogs, POP, SIS, packaging, product and action photography, product design and development, etc.
Trajectory
Jan 2016 — Now
FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR/ DESIGNER · dba Drive Graphic Design
Developed and created national advertising campaigns, branding, graphics, packaging, catalogs, logos, POS, trade show displays, merchandising, and promotional materials for high visibility national clients including Haro Bicycles, Diamondback Bicycles, Taylor Made Golf, Hasbro, Raleigh Bicycles, West Coast Choppers, Physics Golf Bags, Bell Helmets, etc.
• Designed/Developed startup Golf Bag line named “Best New Product”
• Led creative for startup brand Monoptics, named “Best New Product”
• Designed/Developed product and packaging for West Coast Choppers bicycle accessories sold exclusively at mass retailers (Walmart)
Feb 2014 — Jun 2015
DESIGN DIRECTOR · Tucker Rocky/ AMP Factory
Responsible for driving, managing, and directing all creative needs for 3 separate and unique motocross apparel and accessories brands in a highly competitive, image critical industry.
• Managed 7 person internal Art Department
• Streamlined operation by introducing Creative Brief system
• Concept and copywriting for all consumer and trade advertising
Apr 2012 — Jan 2014
GRAPHIC DESIGN MANAGER/ ART DIRECTOR · Oakley
Creative lead and oversight for Oakley Go-To-Market team responsible for designing and producing all new product launch documents and training materials for sell-in to sell-through of new release Oakley products.
• Managed team of freelance designers
• Enforcer of established brand guidelines
• Copywriting and proofing of all GTM collateral
Jan 2005 — Jun 2011
Art Director · Mirraco Bike Company
Responsible for designing and producing all creative aspects of the Dave Mirra brand from day of launch including branding, product, graphics, advertising, catalogs, packaging, POP, etc.
• Designed color and graphics for over 125 unique models
• Photographed all product and action used in brand collateral
• Extensive team management and team related travel for photoshoot
