In my own words
— TroyDesign runs deep in my veins.
It all started at an early age when I began coloring on walls and creating cardboard fortresses in our family’s living room. Over the years I evolved into other forms of media, but always making sure my artwork made it to the refrigerator door.
Later on in life, I decided to focus my creativity in the area of graphic design. Switching from pen and paper to the digital canvas.
I started working at advertising agencies and action sports brands, all while fine-tuning my creative skills, and pursuing my passion for art and action sports.
Trajectory
Aug 2021 — Now
Lead Packaging Designer · Incase
I take pride in making eco friendly packaging for all things produced by incase. From backpacks to phone cases. If it needs a package I will find a way to keep it simple, eye catching and most importantly eco friendly.
Aug 2017 — Feb 2020
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER · Urban Armor Gear
Responsible for global design of all product packaging, OOH advertising, digital assets, sales collateral, and PR media kits and special projects.
Apr 2016 — Aug 2017
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER · Fox Head, Inc.
Work with Marketing Design team on all projects for MX and MTB. Ranging from POP, Catalogs, Packaging and In Store Displays.
Mar 2006 — Feb 2016
Senior Designer · Billabong USA
Worked with design team on advertisement, event signage. Designed all window advertisement for United States and in-store signage for key stores and accounts.
Jan 2005 — Jan 2006
Digital Imaging Designer · Quiksilver
Worked in the creative department on seasonal catalogs for both the Roxy & Quiksilver brands.
Aug 2004 — Jan 2005
Production Artist · Kovach Marketing
Worked with the design team on all accounts. Built and re-sized print advertisements, email blasts, floor plan designs for new homes and catalogs. Designed, letterhead and locator maps.
Jan 2002 — Jul 2004
Production Artist · ARSNL Creative
Worked with the creative team on all production aspects for their clients Rusty Surfboards & Apparel, Flow Snowboarding and Arnette Sunglasses. Built and re-sized, print and web advertisements. Executed layouts for p.o.p. and trade show imagery.
Jan 2000 — Jan 2002
Creative Assistant · McElroy: FCB
Assisted the creative department in building print ad comps, scanning images and photo retouching. Prepared presentation materials and managed all creative assets.
Activity
Education history
Golden West College
NA | 1997 - 1999
Western High School
Diploma | 1994 - 1997
