Stu. G

Creative Design Specialist

Apr 2024 - Apr 2026 • 2 yrs

Collaborated with China production team on making sure teck packs for products were correct and to the right specks for the product needs. Created brand-aligned graphics, illustrations, and patterns for seasonal collections and marketing campaigns, including e-commerce infographics for Klymit and pattern design for Backyard Bar-B-Q drinkwear line featured in my portfolio. Collaborated on end-to-end product development for apparel, drinkware, golf equipment, and camping gear, creating designs, packaging, and photography assets for mass-market retail launches Built reusable mockup templates to improve workflow efficiency and ensure timely product delivery. Communicated art direction updates to production team, ensuring timely delivery of production-ready artwork. Managed at least two to three design projects at a time, while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand standards Collaborated cross-functionally with product development and marketing teams to create vision boards

Production Illustrator

Apr 2018 - Apr 2024 • 6 yrs

Worked with customers to ensure logo files met proper formats, and converted logos into vector if needed. Produced custom artwork, graphics, and mockups for client-specific product orders across coolers and drinkware, GCI Outdoor chairs, and Klymit outdoor accessories. Partnered cross-functionally with production teams to meet technical standards, and worked with stakeholders to ensure consistent brand execution and accuracy Developed scalable design templates for customer approval sheets, a process that streamlined workflow and increasing efficiency Contributed creative solutions and visual problem-solving within a collaborative team environment, including adjusting logo proportions to account for cup curvature, ensuring the circular mark appeared visually accurate