Taylor Springle

Taylor Springle

Graphic Designer · Affliction

Long Beach, CA

In My Own Words

Graphic designer and illustrator with 12+ years making art in the clothing industry. Specializing in hand-drawn artwork and typography, carrying projects from concept to completion smoothly from the page to screen. Team oriented and independently motivated to produce dynamic ideas and excellent work.

Work Experience

Graphic Designer

Affliction

2010 – 2019

- Collaborate with Art Director on creative direction for graphics - Research inspiration - Sketch concepts including layout, text, graphics, print technique, and color - Illustrate (draw/paint) artwork for tee shirts, Mens and Womens - Use Illustrator and Photoshop to edit and finish artwork to be sent to screenprinter - Art Direct other artists to finish my concept sketches - Design logos for subsidiary branding - Paint murals for tradeshow booths

Graphic Designer

Howe Clothing

2006 – 2010

- Collaborate with Owner and Senior Designer to develop direction and concepts for each new season. - Research inspirational imagery for seasonal mood board - Produced artwork from initial inspiration through concept and revision to final product - Created vast array of artwork via illustration, mixed media, photocopier manipulation, and photoshop. - Focused mainly on t-shirt graphics but also designed shirt and jacket bodies, embroidery, print patterns, plaids, logos, buttons, zipper pulls, and neck labels. - Created detailed CADs for all designs to send to screen-printers.

Education

Bachelor of Science

BIOLA University

2002 – 2005

Bachelor of Science

Interests

MusicPhilosophyPsychologyCookingBaseballFine artComedyNatureTrue crimeHorticulture

Industries

Creative AgenciesFashionFishingLifestyleOutdoorSkateSurf

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