Ian Frost, Creative Design Art Director in San Francisco, CA

About

A versatile creative professional who brings experience in beverage, hospitality, lifestyle, commercial and non-profit industry. Applies critical thinking and a holistic design approach to develop strong brand and visual identities.

Specialties: brand strategy & development, graphic design, conceptual thinking, art direction, problem solving, packaging, typesetting & layout, illustration, digital media & content, client-oriented management, apparel design, interior design, moodboard & research

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Design and Applied Arts

University of Advancing Technology

1996 - 1999

Experience

Design Manager

E&J Gallo Winery

Nov 2016 - Present (8 years 1 month)

Managing design accounts for wine and spirits with one of the largest international wineries. Specializing in packaging, brand strategy, integrated marketing campaigns, point-of-sale and private label. Clients include: Barefoot, Dark Horse, Vin Vault, Germain Robin, Orin Swift, New Amsterdam Vodka, William Hill, Andre Champagne, High Noon, and New Brand Innovation.
Founder / Designer

Frost Design Studio

2007 - Present (17 years)

Develop, design and execute visual concepts with creative teams on branding campaigns, design strategy, packaging, print+digital marketing, publishing and environmental design. Clients included: Fox Restaurant Concepts, PF Chang's, Proof Wine Collective, Scofflaw Chicago.
Art Director - Contractor

National Association of Realtors

2008 - 2011 (3 years)

Worked with the Creative Director on branding strategy, photoshoot & design for national publication, video and seasonal campaigns within the organization.
Art Director

Bernstein-Rein

2005 - 2007 (2 years)

Designed branding campaigns―direct mail, print ads, publication and web components— for high profile clients. Collaborated with editorial teams on delivering successful products with a high client acceptance rate. Clients included: USAA, Commerce Bank, United Way, Steve & Barry's, and Beauty Brands.
Senior Graphic Designer

American Airlines

2004 - 2005 (1 year)

Responsible for the concept, design and execution of a national lifestyle magazine, custom publications and advertising print materials. Managed photo shoots and art direction of small creative team.
Art Director/Designer

Switch Media

2002 - 2004 (2 years)

Unique opportunity to be solely responsible for the art direction, design and production of company. Maintained client relationship between third party print/web advertisements in addition to creative staff for regional magazine. Clients included: Phoenix metropolitan restaurants, fashion boutiques, hotels and entertainment companies.
UX Designer

Desert Sky Software

2000 - 2002 (2 years)

Primary job responsibilities included design solutions of sophisticated web-based applications, corporate websites and print collateral for internal and international business clients. Clients included: General Dynamics, Apple, Honeywell and Qwest.

Awards

ADDY Awards, GD USA, Commercial Arts

Industries

Skills

Elsewhere on the Web

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Associate Gear Designer

Letter and Script Engraver (Banknote) Apprentice