Work closely with Yamahaʼs product planning teams to develop colors, materials finishes, and graphics for recreational off-road vehicles, golf cars, and watercraft.
Research trends and concepts then validate ideas against research data.
Develop unique paints, inks and materials ahead of the current market trends.
Create graphics for vehicle that appeal to customers and help to reinforce the
Yamaha brand image.
Prepare graphics for production and oversee approval of final product.
2018 - Present
Responsible for the seasonal creation of apparel graphics.
Collaborate with merchandisers to drive market-leading graphics.
Prepare material for sales team to communicate effectively with customer.
Create color separation and film positives for screen printed apparel.
Partner with production team from sample stage to final production.
Provide print-ready artwork for overseas production.
Manage the production approvals with licensing department.
Product photography for ecommerce
2008 - 2018
Conceptual development and execution of all hard and soft goods.
Provide print-ready artwork to manufactures for heat transfer and screen printing.
Construct window displays that reflect seasonal trends.
Manage seasonal magazine ads to promote headboardshop.com mail order.
2005 - 2009
2007 - 2007
Concept development and execution of all advertising material and in-house signage.
Provide print-ready artwork to printer.
Assist in managing production schedule.
Oversee production of printed material.
Work as a team to create brand appropriate packaging.
Assist in creation of presentations for new clients.
Retouch photos.
2005 - 2007
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Office
Spot Process
T-seps
Photography
Typography
Photo Manipulation
Color Separation
Screen Printing
Digital Illustration
Advertising Design
Product Design
Packaging Design
Color Theory
Branding/Identity
Environmental Design
Storyboarding
MIG Welding
TIG Welding
Metal Fabrication
Sand Blasting
Vacuum Forming
Powder Coating
HVLP Painting
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