Art Director, Creative Services Director, Senior Graphic Designer/Separator

Kirk Huffman

Salisbury, NC

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I am a senior art director with 25 + years industry experience. I am always researching industry trends and continuously learning new techniques and programs. As a former professional athlete, I enjoy the competitive nature of marketing, graphic design and day to day interaction of artists and competitors.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts Art
  
  Wingate University
  
  1992 - 1996
  
  Honor roll student and all conference performer on the baseball team.
- High School diploma Art
  
  Salisbury High
  
  1988 - 1992
  
  Advanced placement art student with college credit.
Experience
- Senior Art Director
  
  Campus Creations
  
  Landis, NC
  
  Jan 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
  
  Design and separate production ready files for screen printing and various other formats. Responsible for press approvals.
- Art Director, Senior Graphic Artist
  
  Castle Shirt Company
  
  Kernersville, NC
  
  Mar 2014 - Aug 2019 (5 years 5 months)
  
  Art Director and Senior Graphic artist, responsible for graphics and print execution of many clients apparel, including Walt Disney World and Walt Disney Land, Ron Jon, Margaritaville, Nascar, Samaritan's Purse and many more.
- Art Director, Senior Graphic Artist
  
  Motorsports Authentics
  
  Concord, NC
  
  Aug 2011 - Feb 2014 (2 years 6 months)
  
  Design and Separations of trackside apparel for Nascar. As well as advertisement design including stickers to trailer graphics and many items in between. Also graphics to be used on companies website.
- Lead Graphic Designer and Separator
  
  H3 Sportgear
  
  Charlotte, NC
  
  Mar 2004 - Dec 2005 (1 year 9 months)
  
  Design and separation work for many high end clients. Also designed hat wear and web graphics.
- Art Director and Lead Designer
  
  Mobay Sportswear
  
  Concord, NC
  
  Nov 1996 - Mar 2004 (7 years 4 months)
  
  Art Director of 15 designers and also lead by example as a lead designer/separator for primarily the Nascar industry, but also did design work for the apparel and websites of many other clients, including Harley Davidson, Old Navy and many more.
Awards

I have personally won 4 S.G.I.A. awards in apparel screen printing. I have also been a part of several award winning companies in my career.
Affiliations

My career experiences have allowed me to be affiliated with people such as Sammy Hagar and Chip Foose. I have also worked with local legends, Mugsy Bogues and Dale Earnhardt Sr.
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Assistant Professor - Educator, Industrial Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

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