Brendan Cosgrove

Brendan Cosgrove

Freelance Art Director · Suretone Entertainment

Los Angeles, CA

In My Own Words

Southern California native graphic designer with over 8 years experience in print based design. I travel the world studying global design and youth culture, in search of creative inspiration. I am equally at home with visual organization, illustration, brand identity, packaging, product photography and art direction. My greatest strength is versatility and I specialize in helping companies and clients find a visual voice that is unique to them.

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director

Suretone Entertainment

2016 – Present

Designing artwork and packaging for vinyl, CD and web releases of the latest by ZZ Top, Ded, Collective Soul and Better Than Ezra.

Senior Graphic Designer

Performance Designed Products

2016 – 2018

Created packaging and advertising for the video game industry leader in third party accessories. Founded social media department and revamped brand presence by implementing a unified vision and thematic continuity across all platforms. Projects included controller packaging, in-store advertising, sales materials, and collateral for print and web. Licensors included Microsoft XBox, Sony, Nintendo, Electronic Arts, Harmonix Music, GameStop and more.

Graphic Designer

The Outdoor Recreation Group

2011 – 2016

Responsible for package design, product photography, and photo retouching for leading backpack and camping supply company. Created branding concepts for a variety of nationally-recognized outdoor brands, including Columbia Sportswear, Outdoor Products, and Bass Pro Shops.

Graphic Designer

Affinity Group, Inc.

2009 – 2011

Produced ads for print and web directories. Created maps and informational brochures for parks.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Razorcake Magazine/Gorsky Press

2009 – 2010

Created print ads, web ads, magazine and book layouts for boutique publishing company.

Graphic Designer

FUHU Inc.

2008 – 2008

Projects include avatar illustration, icon and spot illustration, web production and design

Education

Master of Arts

California State University-Fullerton

2003 – 2007

Master of Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts

University of San Francisco

1997 – 2001

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Interests

FashionGraphic designMusicArtSportsArt history

Industries

Creative AgenciesFashionLifestyleMusicOutdoorRunSkateSnowStreetwearSurfTriathlonYogaHealth & Fitness

Connections