Brendan Cosgrove
Freelance Art Director · Suretone Entertainment
Los Angeles, CAIn 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 Entertainment2016 – 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 Products2016 – 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 Group2011 – 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 Press2009 – 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