Damu Groves
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About
DAMU GROVES : Graphic/ Apparel Designer & Illustrator based in NYC specializing in forward-thinking design for the lifestyle apparel market including but not limited to Men , Women & Kids graphic/apparel design and development for brands such as Bravado /UMG , Jordan Brand , Blac Label Clothing , Antik Denim, Ecko Unltd. , Levi's, Essence magazine,
ABILITIES:
* Mac/PC literate: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign,Web PDM,
PLM Stylesheet ,Excel
* Natural artistic talent with a strong command of various art media ;Drawing and Illustration.
* Knowledgeable on graphic print techniques and applications used in apparel manufacturing.
* CAD design layout of tech packages containing product sketches, colorways,
sizing specs and final art placement for sampling, technical design and manufacturing.
* Desktop Publishing, digital art scanning, editing and retouching.
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Education
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B.S. Teacher Education Major: Elementary Education/Minor: PsychologySUNY COLLEGE AT OLD WESTBURY1995 - 2000B.S. Teacher Education (G.P.A: 3.75) Major: Elementary Education/Minor: Psychology
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CERTIFICATE COMPUTER GRAPHICSNATIONAL COMPUTER RESOURCE CENTER1995*Completed training courses in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXpress
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CERTIFICATE ART / ILLUSTRATIONCOOPER UNION1994* Created various graphic design and illustration projects in art outreach programs.
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Honors Diploma * Major in computer graphicsHIGH SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN1992 - 1994* Major in computer graphics (Honors Diploma) * Trained in graphic design, illustration , photography and fashion illustration.
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Experience
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Senior Graphic ArtistJYS ApparelNew York, NY2022 - 2023 (1 year)* Designed illustrative graphic concepts for various apparel product
assortment.
* Worked directly with the Creative Director to develop new items and designs
* Managed all aspects of graphic art through production.
* Prepare, complete and manage all artwork and tech packs.
* Market Research/Trend Analysis of styles, color schemes and materials
to develop seasonal collections.
* Shopped market for competitive/inspirational knowledge. -
Graphic DesignerNew York, NYMar 2013 - Dec 2021 (8 years 9 months)* Developed and designed original graphic design & illustration concepts for
branding of merch for various musical artists on Bravado/UMG roster
* Managed all aspects of graphic art from conception through production
for various musical artists
* Prepare, complete and manage all artwork and tech packs.
* CAD design layout of tech packages containing product sketches,
colorways, sizing specs and final art placement for sampling, technical
design and manufacturing.
* Researched and selected styles, color schemes and materials in line with
musical artists' brand & vibe -
Jordan Brand Graphic ArtistNew York, NY2011 - 2013 (2 years)* Developed and designed original illustrative graphic concepts and brand focused art.
* Managed all aspects of graphic art through production for Jordan Brand
* Prepare, complete and manage all artwork and tech packs.
* Researched and selected styles, color schemes and materials in line with brand aesthetic.
* Shopped market for competitive/inspirational knowledge -
DesignerFUSION apparelEnglewood Cliffs, NJ2010 - 2011 (1 year)* Developed seasonal graphic concepts and design brand focused art.
* Designed and developed new styles, including new categories to line offering.
* Managed all aspects of design through production for the company's
brands : DARK, LIGHT, VAPOR Denim and Fusion Executive
* Prepare, complete and manage all artwork and tech packs
* Developed and designed original illustrative graphic concepts for
embroidery, appliques and screen print applications.
* Selected styles, color schemes and materials consistent with the desired
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Graphic DesignerHEADGEAR INC.Virginia Beach, VA2007 - 2010 (3 years)* Managed all aspects of design through production for the company's
brands : Blac Label, Simple Math, Antik Denim and Taverniti So Jeans
* Responsible for the execution of accurate technical packages in a fast
paced deadline driven creative studio.
* Developed and designed original illustrative graphic concepts for
embroidery, appliques and screen print applications.
* Selected styles, color schemes and materials consistent with the desired
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DESIGN ASSISTANTNew York, NY2006 - 2007 (1 year)* Conceptualize, design and illustrate graphic icons/elements utilizing
traditional pen, ink and digital mediums.
* Designed a variety of hang tag, accessory/premium concepts including
layout of seasonal apparel line catalogues
* Design & layout seasonal apparel line catalogues
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