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Senior Graphic Artist
Jerry Leigh of California
Los Angeles, CA
Jul 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 3 months)
• Created licensed artwork for kid’s apparel inspired and interpreted by research in retail market trends and trend boards for graphics, all over patterns, sublimation art,
embroidery, trim, labels, rhinestones, and sequins
• Licensed properties: implemented graphic character/logos/assets according to strict guidelines from multiple brands and global entertainment conglomerates: The Walt Disney Company (Mickey Mouse, Lilo and Stitch, Nightmare Before Christmas, Little Mermaid, Princesses), Warner Brothers (Friends, Harry Potter, Looney Tunes), DC (Wonder Woman, Batman), LOL, Paw Patrol, Garfield, Sponge Bob, Miraculous Ladybug
• Software Platforms: Disney DCP and Warner Brothers Starlabs - navigated and attained assets from stylguides. NGC - generated art numbers with asset i.d. for use by production artists, screen department, licensing, and design
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Senior Graphic Artist
MAD ENGINE
Glendale, CA
Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 (4 months)
• Created licenced and private label artwork for girls‘ and boys’ apparel (MTV, Rugrats, LOL, Paw Patrol, Sponge Bob, Sesame Street, Carebears, Walmart, Target)
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Senior Graphic Artist
Jerry Leigh of California
Los Angeles, CA
May 2015 - Jun 2020 (5 years 1 month)
May 2015 - June 2020
• Created both licensed and private label artwork for junior’s apparel inspired by current trends for graphics, all over prints, sublimation art, embroidery, trim, labels, rhinestones, and sequins (Walmart, Target, Burlington, Ross)
• Licensed properties: implemented graphic character/logos/assets according to strict guidelines from multiple brands and global entertainment conglomerates. The Walt Disney Company (Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Lilo and Stitch, Nightmare Before Christmas, Aladdin, Disney Villians, Disney Classics, Disney Princesses), Warner Brothers (Friends, Harry Potter, Goonies, Lost Boys, Nightmare On Elm Street, Friday the 13th, IT, Elf, Looney Tunes, Scooby Doo, Tom and Jerry), DC (Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Batman, Superman), Epic Music (Billy Joel, Duran Duran, Journey, Poison), NASA, Smokey the Bear, Lennon and McCartney
• Software Platforms: Disney DMC and Warner Brothers Starlabs - navigatedand attained assets for use in graphics. NGC - generated art numbers with informtion for use by production artists, screen department, licensing, and design.
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Senior Graphic Artist
Hot Tempered Clothing
Los Angeles, CA
Feb 2015 - May 2020 (5 years 3 months)
• Created private label junior’s apparel CADs, technical flats (construction details, stitch work, Pantones, embellishments) and artwork for graphics, laces, crochet and print repeats (Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, JC Penney’s, Burlington)
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Senior Graphic Artist
AC DC Apparel
Jul 2014 - May 2015 (10 months)
• Artwork from concept to screened garment
• Lace, crochet, embroidery designs
• Pattern repeats, sublimation art
• Embellishments and garment washes and finishes
• Screen separations
• Clients include: Hot Topic, Torrid, Urban Outfitters, Tilly's
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Senior Graphic Artist
Urgent Gear, Inc
Mar 2014 - Jul 2014 (4 months)
• Artwork from concept to screened garment
• Lace, crochet, embroidery designs
• Pattern repeats, sublimation art
• Embellishments and garment washes and finishes
• Screen separations
• Clients include: Hot Topic, Torrid, Urban Outfitters, Tilly's, Urban Outfitters, Blackheart Lingerie, Black Hearts Brigade, Foreign Exchange
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Product Development
JC Industries
Jun 2012 - Jul 2014 (2 years 1 month)
• Develop garments domestically and overseas; from fashion forward dye processes, embellishments, and screen techniques for adults to children’s wear
• Design graphics for Harley-Davidson T-Shirts (men’s and women’s) and Personal Creations (kids) garments
• Graphics: Separated artwork, output films for screen technicians for printing
• Create complete tech packs: CS6 illustrated garments, construction details, colorways, trims, packaging details
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Art Director
La Movers
Nov 2002 - Jul 2011 (8 years 8 months)
• Head of Art Department, overseeing one assistant, three senior level artists
• Work with designers (Kids, Juniors, Yoga/Activewear/Sportswear) to develop artwork from their general ideas and concepts
• Create screen graphics, embroidery, burnout, and applique art /layouts for different divisions and customers
(Maurices, Forever 21, Rampage, Charlotte Russe, Anchor Blue, Alloy, Delias, Hot Topic, Torrid, Stein Mart, Fred Meyer, Meijer,
Costco, Nordstrom, Loehmanns, Walmart, Bob’s, Big 5)
• Proactively met with screeners for new techniques, development, and treatments
• Compose colorways, screen treatments, and pitch out colors for self created artwork
• Produce CADS of bodies and art for line sheets of sales teams
• Discussed trends for both retail floors and internet clothing sites during weekly shopping and sales meetings
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Design Assistant
Kids International
Oct 1999 - Mar 2001 (1 year 5 months)
• Illustrate technical flats of knit and woven garments using Illustrator
• Design screen prints for knits using Illustrator and Photoshop
• Write pre-production spec sheets for woven and knits
• Request and coordinate fabric, trim, and garment samples from Hong Kong for approval
• Work with pattern makers for fit approvals of pre-production and production samples
• Make pricing packages for production department for sourcing and costing
• Prepare all artwork and color combinations for prints, stripes, plaids, screen prints, and
embroideries with color chips and pitch sheets
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Product Development
Hampton Industries
Apr 1999 - Oct 1999 (6 months)
• Illustrate technical knit and woven garments using Illustrator and Photoshop
• Research and source fabrics working with foreign agents overseas
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Production Assistant
Joe Boxer
Sep 1994 - Jun 1996 (1 year 9 months)
• Problem-solve and gather information on current development in order to respond to daily emails with foreign agents overseas
• Issue purchase orders to trim vendors, track delivery, receive goods
• Update all reports as necessary (work in progress, Paragon data system)
• Approval of pre-production and production fabric, lab dips, colors, and trims
• Spec and inspection of pre-production and production garments (construction, spec points, and detail)