Christopher "Bennie" Thomas

Christopher "Bennie" Thomas

Apparel Graphic Designer · Freelance

Los Angeles, CA

In My Own Words

I'm a visual designer based in Downtown Los Angeles. While I specialize in apparel design (15+ years), I am more known for my photography. You can view my portfolio at www.bennie.la

Work Experience

Photographer / Videographer

Freelance

2009 – Present

Specializing in product and portrait photography. Music videos.

Apparel Graphic Designer

Freelance

2006 – Present

Design apparel for clothing brands and businesses. Consult brand on trends and color palettes. Design visual components of marketing campaigns. Design advertisements.

Project Manager / Graphic Designer

Civil Clothing

2019 – 2021

Lead team of designers to design printables for retailers such as Pac Sun, Zumiez, etc. Conceptualize, design, and tech pack a massive amount of SKU's weekly for multiple brands and aesthetics

Visual Director

Sworn To Us

2016 – 2021

Shoot / Conceptualize / Edit all imagery

Graphic Designer

Five Four Group

2018 – 2018

Design apparel for multiple brands. Create promo material for events. Moodboards and tech packs.

Design Coordinator

Popular Demand

2015 – 2016

Graphic design Creative direction Product photography Lifestyle photography Photo editing

Visual/Social Media Director

Apliiq

2014 – 2015

Manage social media channels. Book/direct/prep all photography. Assist in merchandising. Design advertising campaigns. Guide customer through custom applique process prep artwork/embroidery. Bring in influencers.

Intern

8103 Clothing

2013 – 2013

Shoot/edit product photography. Collaborate on graphic design.

Screen Printer

Freelance

2006 – 2012

Print apparel for clothing brands and businesses. Take ideas and/or artwork and vectorize.

Education

High School Diploma

Edward H. White High School

2002 – 2006

High School Diploma

Interests

Dope shit with dope people.

Industries

LifestyleSkateSurf

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