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Over the last two decades I have taken pride in my positive attitude and the ability to overcome all obstacles to achieve success in every project I become a part of. I enjoy building the confidence of my teams as well as always enhancing my personal soft skills as a leader and team player. I enjoy all aspects of design as it is my passion. I have created and managed all the steps that it takes to reach customers and bring them back again and again. 

I really appreciate the chance to be an integral part of your team as I look forward to the opportunity to discuss this in person.


• Design lead and style setter in all creative endeavors.

• Photography, Print and Digital Designer for  Catalogs, Website, Web Banners, Print/Online advertisements and trade/promotional items. 



Senior Designer

• Increasing market share and booming sales with enhanced design.
• Moving clients into emerging e-tail markets within and beyond their industries.
• Delivered solutions above and beyond what clients know possible

Creative Director

• Managed and created branding for several Firelands’ brands.                                                                                              • Designed the look and feel of the packaging as well as (actual) toy products and all marketing.
• Instrumental in tripling product line while doubling sales year over year.

• Maintained websites brands Motor Trend, Automobile Magazine, European Car, Hot Rod, and Automotive.com.                                                                                                           • Designed and developed UX team components for SIM’s many premium brands.                                                                                                                                                            • Instrumental in launching several new properties while increasing market share and traffic.

Visual/UX Designer

• Developed award winning, patented Platinum battery system, which became industry standard.                                                                                                                                                                    • Interviewed by numerous radio control magazines due to my impact on the industry.
• Designed products that repeatedly topped sales for company at the annual Nuremberg Toy Fair.

• Led a team of designers in creating all branding, promotional materials and advertising.                                                                        	• Elevated brand to the #2 position in the e-tailer market second only to Amazon. 	                                                                	• Instrumental in company public (BUYX) and were often featured in numerous top tier publications.

Senior Marketing / Web Designer

• Integral in creating branded styles that are still in use 20+ years later.
• Created graphics for use on hard and softgoods as well as tradeshow booths and various accessories.                                                                                                                                                                          • Developed show vehicles featured in print magazines online, and at events such as the Long Beach GP and SEMA.

Graphic Designer/Art Director

Cliff Black is a Senior Designer at Original Parts Group, Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA.

Cliff Black — Senior Designer at Original Parts Group, Inc.

Cliff Black

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Saddleback College