Responsible for designing across age groups ranging from kids to adults and translating
trends accordingly. Expert in creating production-ready artwork and instructing merchants and factories on execution of marketing techniques.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH, Columbus, OH
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, May 2009 - Present
Male Knit Tops & Woven Bottoms: A&F, abercrombie Guys, and Ruehl
Directly responsible for managing categories of Ruehl fashion knit tops and A&F woven bottoms
Consistently drove department sales with illustrative styles (both text and imagery) rooted in brand heritage
Originated successful concept of illustrating Ruehls icon, which led to all brands adoptingthe situational icon as a mandatory category each season. This concept became responsible for 50-75% of Ruehls weekly graphic tee sales.
Designed interior & exterior labels for Ruehl core & fashion styles
Owned designs from conception through production
Designed a range of heritage, iconic mascots, and logo graphics
ASSOCIATE GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Nov 2007 - May 2009
Male Graphic Knits, Wovens, Swim, & Labels: Ruehl
ASSISTANT GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Feb 2007 - Nov 2007
Male Graphic Knits & Wovens: Ruehl
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH, Columbus, OH
ASSOCIATE GRAPHIC COORDINATOR, INNOVATION & DESIGN CENTER: A&F and Ruehl
Aug 2006 - Feb 2007
Created original printing techniques to improve the brands representation of authentic, vintage-inspired graphics
Worked directly with merchants, overseas and domestic vendors to problem-solve time-sensitive production issues
Traveled to Peru and Hong Kong to provide hands-on tutorials to factory owners and staff executing A&F graphic designs
Coordinated production for one-of-a-kind Limited Edition programs for A&F Flagship stores
Produced in-house samples of printed, appliquéd, and embroidered graphics for seasonal meetings with the CEO
SCREENPRINT & EMBROIDERY SPECIALIST, Jan 2005 - Aug 2006
SCHOB TEAM SPORTS, Marietta, OH
LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER, June 1999 - June 2004
Designed graphics for local sports teams and organizations, including Marietta College. Took the lead in production operations and trained production staff.
EDUCATION
ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, PA Aug 2000 - Sept 2004
B.S. Graphic Design