Chase Tarkington

Working as the head designer in a small agency, specializing in advertising and branding. Ideals include upholding brand integrity through thoughtful and powerful designs. Taking lead roles in projects and maintaining positive contact and communication with clients. Clients include Vans, Disney. Samsung SmartThings, and Kona Deep Water.

Freelance graphic design

Designing, branding, and advertising for over fifty club sports that are offered through California State University, Long Beach. Including but not limited to: logos, flyers, t-shirts, social media assets and advertisement. Fueled personal interest in sports and an active lifestyle.

Position entailed creating art based lesson plans and projects for the children to work on during two four week sessions. Prioritizing not only problem solving and motor skills, projects placed an emphasis on creative confidence and fun.

Image editing and retouching. Modified colors of digital assets to match the Vista Paint color decks. Worked with agents to create various contemporary color schemes and paint placement for clients. This work influenced an interest in color theory and architecture.

Attended to patient needs and coached in correct execution of exercises. Constant learning and absorption of new information. This position inspired a passion and appreciation for the anatomy and health of the active human body.