Timothy Smith
Illustrator, Graphics Designer · Tmboo Creative
Cortlandt Manor, New York
In My Own Words
<p class="ql-align-center">After being reared on comic books, Saturday morning cartoons and kung-fu flicks, trained at NYC’s School of Visual Arts and fueled by copious amounts of caffeine, I’ve grown into a lean, mean, image making machine! As a result I’ve found myself creating images for quite a few interesting and illustrious clients over the past 15 or so years, the majority of whom tended to be, but were not limited to the apparel and action sports industries. </p><p class="ql-align-center">My role for these clients has mostly involved graphics / illustration, logotype, print and pattern, CAD design, hang-tags, labels and related collateral material across all age groups and genders. But I’ve also found myself dabbling in toy design, photography / retouching, painting and package design to round out my skillset, all the while helping to keep my perspective as unique and fresh as possible.</p><p class="ql-align-center">All in all, my experience and growth thus far has been great, but at this point in my career, I am looking forward to growing my client base not only in number but breadth. As I continue to build on my work in the apparel industry, I am eager to start branching out into work involving editorial, spot illustration, posters, book covers etc.</p>
Work Experience
Illustrator, Graphics Designer
Tmboo Creative2004 – Present
Apparel Graphics, Spot Illustration, Logo Design / Treatment, Pattern Design, Licensing / Merchandising.
Senior Graphics Designer
GAP2012 – 2018
Designed Graphics for Gap Kids Toddler Boys division. • Consistently drove positive comps for toddler boys devision with playful, engaging graphics. • Innovated new graphic techniques by collaborating with vendors, while making sure to stay within cost targets and international safety regulations. • Utilized licensor assets to create best selling co-branded apparel (Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, Warner Bros/DC Comics, Hot Wheels). • Ensured company standards and delivery schedules were met throughout the concept to market process by partnering with cross functional teams.
Design Consultant
RVC Enterprises2011 – 2011
Assisted in the design of new products and apparel for Billionaire Boys Club, a fashion label from Grammy Award-winning producer and singer Pharrell Williams. • Researched, conceptualized and executed fall/winter/holiday deliveries for entire line • Created CADs for the collection, including outerwear, knits, wovens, denim, and more • Designed cohesive trim and graphics to pull line together and build brand • Inspected and tweaked sample garments, readying items for production • Created the line’s lookbooks, maps, brochures, and techpacks
Graphics Design Lead
RS by Sheckler2009 – 2010
Developed the RS By Sheckler youth line, which sold at J.C. Penney stores nationwide, for the professional skateboarder and MTV reality show star, Ryan Sheckler. • Created all graphic elements, prints and patterns for entire line • Designed lookbooks and collateral needed for wholesale operations • Trend research, both online and on the streets
Graphic Designer
APPLEBUTTER2002 – 2009
Produced graphic design for Applebutter, a small boutique agency that served clients in media and commercial arts. Designed brochures, logos, CD packages, direct mailers, and websites. Created spot illustrations, re-touched photos, scanned and color corrected images, prepared files for printers and web usage, and researched stock imagery. Clients include: CHILD magazine (spot illustration), John Derian Inc. (catalog, digital photography, web production), Hugo Guinness (exhibition invitations), My Changing Planet (CD package), Taylor Barton (logo, CD package, poster, and postcard), Rørmark (logo & CD package), John Robshaw Textiles (poster), Frederic Buchet (illustrations), James Gouvei (CD package), Sticky Networks (graphic and web production) Illustrator and designer specializing in cutting-edge graphics, icons and logo treatments.
Lead Graphics Designer
SOUTHPOLE YOUTH DIVISION2007 – 2009
Headed up the Girls team for Southpole, an edgy American clothing label sold at national retailers such as Sears and J.C. Penney. • Created all graphic elements, prints and patterns. • Designed custom accessories and hardware for seasonal lines. • Designed lookbooks and collateral materials needed for wholesale operations.
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