Christopher Armes
Green Ribcage graphics · Owner/Graphic Designer
San Diego, CA
In My Own Words
I am a skilled graphic designer, and apparel developer, with excellent experience in Illustration, Leadership, Reliability, Creative Problem-Solving, Apparel Graphics, Logo Graphics, Advertising, Logo/Brand development, Illustration, Layout, Marketing, Conceptual Execution. apparel design and branding. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to meeting you.
Work Experience
Green Ribcage graphics
Owner/Graphic Designer2009 – Present
Green Ribcage Graphics is my first self-owned and run business. A professional full-service graphic design studio specializing in logo branding, apparel merchandise, and all other forms of graphic design. Duties in addition to design include all administrative correspondence/payroll, managing designers/design projects, branding co. promotions, and traveling abroad to promote the studio. Clients include Hart & Huntington, Vans, So Cal, No fear, Fearless, Kid Rock, Rolling Stone, Nikki Sixx's (Motley Crue) Royal Underground Apparel Line, Hard Rock Cafe & many more.
Graphic Designer
Yelp.com2017 – Present
Multiple responsibilities include conception and design of promotional materials both regional and international including web adverts, graphics, layout, icons production graphics, Elite event items and more!
Lead Graphic Designer
Slacker Radio Inc.2012 – 2015
Responsibilities include design, layout, and creation of Station Art, Icons, Web Ads, Subscriber Ads, Promotional materials, TV-based applications, YouTube production graphics, Apparel and more!
Apparel graphic Designer
No Fear Inc.2005 – 2011
Multiple tasks include layout, illustration, creation & design of men's, women's, boys & girls graphics for tee-shirts, fleece, accessories & apparel, created & approved spec sheets, CAD's & tech packs, managed vendor - designer communications, and attended trade shows. Creator of the popular 'Thugskull', I have been successfully implementing top selling apparel graphics for No Fear, SoCal, NoCal, Fearless, MMA Elite & more!
Apparel Graphic Designer
No fear Inc.2004 – 2005
Multiple tasks included layout, illustration, creation and design of men's, women's, boys and girls graphics for tee-shirts, fleece, accessories, & apparel. I created and approved spec sheets, CAD's and tech packs, managed vendor - designer communications, visited vendor factories, approved designs through legal, traveled abroad U.S. applying latest fashions, graphics, fashion applications relating to apparel, and attended trade shows. Vans apparel tee sales up 21% since day of hire!
