Chase Tarkington
Freelance Graphic Designer · LQCreative
Torrance, CAIn My Own Words
If you're thinking that a girl with a male dominant name might be predisposed to be a tomboy... you're right. I love to be outdoors camping, hiking, exploring and taking my camera everywhere. I also love plants, a great meal, and dogs. But what does that mean? It means that I'm a graphic designer who's source of creativity doesn't only come from spending hours in front of a computer screen. My aesthetic gravitates towards clean geometric structure, but I also am inspired by natural, organic layering.
Work Experience
Lead Graphic Designer and Production Artist
LQCreative2014 – Present
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.
Club Sport Graphic Designer
California State University, Long Beach2014 – 2015
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.
Art Teacher
CSULB Academic Enrichment Summer Camp2014 – 2014
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.
Graphic Arts Assistant
Vista Paint Corporation2013 – 2014
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.
Physical Therapist Aide
Patty Brown Physical Therapy2007 – 2011
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.
