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Michael Hinkle
m1.j.h1nkle@gmail.com
Design Proficiency--------------------------------------------
-Digital Art
-Sketching/Illustration
-Gouache, Acrylic, Watercolor painting skills
-Screen printing experience
-Typography
-Cutting edge distress/texture techniques
-Excellent use of layout and color
Technical Expertise-------------------------------------------
-Adobe Photoshop
-Adobe Illustrator
-Mac OS X
-Windows
Employment History------------------------------------------
Freelance Artist
July 2004 Present
Designed t-shirt graphics for various companies including Mark Ecko Cut and Sew, Junk Food, Hard Rock Café, Fueled by Ramen records, Ibanez Guitars, Disney, Target and Kohls department stores.
Lucky Brand Jeans
Senior Designer
November 2005 - March 2010
Hired as a graphic designer for retail and wholesale apparel line in 2005; promoted to senior designer in 2007; promoted to assistant manager of the womens apparel line in 2009. Executed design projects with a vast array of traditional illustration techniques which include, gouache, watercolor, acrylic painting, sketching, stamping and stenciling. Proposed fresh concepts, conducted market research and gave valuable input for new design directions for each season. Managing duties included directing workflow, providing direction and feedback to designers, acting as a intermediary between artists and fashion designers.
Mad Engine
Designer
July 2004 November 2005
Hired as a part time entry level designer, promoted to full time graphic designer within 3 months. Worked on projects for several different licensed properties as well as private label graphics. Created highly detailed digital artwork targeted for men, boys, juniors and toddlers.
Education------------------------------------------------------
Art Institute of San Diego
July 2003 July 2005
Montgomery High School
July 1996- July 2000
Awards---------------------------------------
2 winning designs for Threadless\' ongoing design competiton
