Chip Marucci
Freelance Design Services · Santa Cruz Skateboards / NHS Inc.
Chula Vista, CA
In My Own Words
My mission is to create work that brings value and inspires others. Being of service to others is something that is of great importance to me.
I'm an award-winning designer who's work has been prominently featured in the action sports, footwear, and fashion industries since 2004.
If you're looking for a design professional to elevate your brand, business or service, then let's talk!
www.createdbychip.com
Work Experience
Design Lead / Co Owner
Politic.2012 – Present
Internationally distributed skateboard hard-goods and apparel company. All of our products are made in America with an emphasis on quality over quantity. We support local shops across the globe and have a roster of noteworthy professionals who represent our brand. Responsible for: • Brand Identity • Product Design • Website design and maintenance • Video editing • Communicating with vendors • Photo alterations / retouching • Marketing / Social Media • Catalog and Ad layout
Freelance Design Services
Created by Chip2018 – Present
Professional design services working with a variety of clients, many in the action sports, health and wellness markets. • Tech pack production (footwear, apparel, headwear, accessories). • Publication and catalog layout. • Event design. My creative design services come in a variety of options to serve your needs. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Art Director
Agenda Trade Show2013 – 2018
• Create and oversee all visual design aspects of the Agenda Trade Show. • Design and develop seasonal creative assets. • Branding / identity within the show • Design and develop all promotional items for each show. • Work with exhibiting brands, vendors, and sponsors. • Develop marketing assets.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer
Dwindle Distribution2012 – 2013
• Illustrator creating graphics for several of the brands under the Dwindle umbrella, mainly Enjoi and Blind skateboards. • Created signature products for professional athletes • Created seasonal graphics used on hardgoods, softgoods, and accessories for both In line and SMU products. • Responsible for visual brand direction and revamping brand image of blind skateboards. • Print ads / POP / Online assets.
Category Color Design Manager - Originals
Adidas2011 – 2012
• Responsible for setting the color and material direction for Adidas Originals. • Created multiple key account specific collections along with setting the tone for our inline collection. • Consultant on color and trend to marketing, product managers, designers and key accounts. • Development of new material executions, prints, patterns, and graphics. • Worked closely with development team, and established relationships with vendors.
Senior Designer
Adio Footwear2006 – 2010
• Responsible with overseeing all design projects. • Work with professional athletes on signature footwear and apparel. • Seasonal brand direction and color pallet. • Apparel graphic design and Illustration. • Cut and sew custom apparel / headwear/ accessory design. • Packaging design. • All colorways and materials.
Color / Graphic Designer
Puma2004 – 2006
Focusing in the Heritage and Lifestyle category, I was responsible for all colorways, graphics, and visual art in my department. This includes global SMU's for key accounts, and more exclusive limited edition styles. Other responsibilities include: • Developing graphics and patterns for the Heritage / Lifestyle categories • Establishing seasonal color pallets • Packaging design • Revising tech packs and updating line art.
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