Creative Director, Apparel and Brand development

Joshua Kimerling

Stamford, CT

joshk.crevado.com

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Creative Director, designer, entreprenuer with 10+ years experience in apparel / graphic design, branding and merchandising.

Specialties: All aspects of branding - Logo design, graphic design, identity - apparel design, screenprinting, CAD, cut & sew production, merchandising, sourcing (domestic and overseas), sales, e-commerce, site build, fulfillment, photography, photo editing, and all aspects of brand management.
Education
- BA Journalism/Fine Art
  
  University of Maryland College Park
  
  1995 - 2000
Experience
- Creative Partner
  
  Cousins Vintage Sportswear Co
  
  Apr 2011 - Present (13 years 7 months)
  
  High end sportswear fashion hybrid launched in 2013 with focus on
  high quality fabrics, trims and finishes. Grossed $250k in total sales
  to date. Sillhouettes include jerseys, outerwear and headwear.
  Small exclusive model with close to 100% sell through in some of
  the top boutique retailers in the country. Cousinsbrand.com
- Creative Director / Brand Manager
  
  Young Whales LLC
  
  May 2011 - Mar 2014 (2 years 10 months)
  
  Partnered with NFL superstar Victor Cruz to form streetwear brand
  targeted at 12-28 yr olds. Collaborated with the NY Giants,
  Chicago Bears, Starter Brand and Time Warner on multiple projects.
  Handled all aspects of creative direction and design. Managed online
  business that generated over $1.5mm in total sales.
- Owner / Designer
  
  Dirty JAX
  
  Jul 2004 - Apr 2011 (6 years 9 months)
  
  Founded global urban brand that helped define the graphic driven
  streetwear era. Handled all aspects of concepting, design, sales
  and manufacturing. Operated small business that reached $3mm
  in total sales. Retailers included top boutiques and small chains
  in the US as well as Japan, Australia and the UK.
- Apparel/Graphic Designer
  
  EFF Brands
  
  Nov 2009 - Apr 2010 (5 months)
  
  Designer for EFF Brands including Stall & Dean, Blue Route, Draper & Maynard and Ivy League
- Art Director
  
  Euro RSCG Life
  
  Sep 2001 - Oct 2004 (3 years 1 month)
  
  Conceived and mocked up Ads, designed Logos and collateral for Pharmaceutical Ad Agency.
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Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

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