Dan Beard
Senior Graphic Designer · Nein Company Ltd
Whittier, CA
In My Own Words
Creative professional with 16 years of experience in art direction and graphic design. Strong understanding of the action sports apparel and licensed consumer product market. Specializing in graphics, patterns, branding, style guides, and project management. Organized, motivated, and passionate about the creative process. Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Eager to learn and foster a collaborative team environment.
Work Experience
Senior Graphic Designer
Nein Company Ltd2019 – Present
Create graphics, illustrations, style guides, apparel direction, merchandising and tech packs. Clients: Xbox (Microsoft), VF Corp (Wrangler, Vans), Hybrid, Melmarc.
Contract Production Design / Creative Specialist
Melmarc Products Inc.2020 – 2023
Create graphics, art direction, merchandising and tech packs.
Contract Graphic Designer
Xbox - Microsoft - Halo2019 – 2022
Created graphics for Xbox/Microsoft consumer products.
Art Director
Fifth Sun2016 – 2019
Art director for young men and boys private label and licensed graphics tees. These programs were sold to mass, mid-tier, and specialty retailers (Kohls, Belk, JC Penney, Walmart, Hot Topic). I managed the satellite office staffed with a team of 7 designers and 2 freelancers. Met with our retail and license partners to present trends, line reviews, discuss current and future business.
Graphic Designer
VF Outdoor, Inc.2015 – 2015
Created graphics for mens apparel line based off of Wrangler current market trends.
Graphic Designer
VANS2015 – 2015
Created graphics for juniors apparel line based off of Vans top sellers and current market trends.
Senior Designer - Consumer Products Soft Line Categories
Cartoon Network2011 – 2014
Provided creative consumer product support for domestic and global style guides, cartoonnetworkshop.com, trade shows, retail meetings and licensed partners. This included patterns, graphics, packaging, brand management, and product development from concept to final production. Managed and directed the associate designer and freelance resources. Seasonal trend trips and research for mood boards, style guides, and product development. Met with our partners to discuss current and future business.
Graphic Designer
Quiksilver2006 – 2011
Provided creative support for direct to retail (Kohls) youth and young mens action sport apparel line (graphics, cut and sew, accessories, packaging). Developed t-shirt line from concept to final production. Managed and directed freelance artists. Built seasonal trend boards. Introduced style guides in our dept for internal and external vendors. Presented quarterly line reviews with Kohls buyers and upper management. Worked on 20+ seasons for Hawk, Hang Ten and Pirate Surf. Totaling about 175 skus each season. $150mil annual retail business at Kohls.
Graphic Designer
Daland Designs Esportia Intl1999 – 2006
Designed graphics, patterns, color catalogs, line sheets, flat sketches, packaging, product mock ups and presentations for sleep wear and hosiery apparel.
Graphic Designer
Daland Designs Esportia Intl1999 – 2006
Designed graphics, patterns, color catalogs, line sheets, flat sketches, packaging, product mock ups and presentations for sleep wear and hosiery apparel.
Machinist
Centennial1994 – 1999
CNC and traditional machining. Surface grinding. Polishing. Holding tight tolerances. Blue print reading. Built plastic injection and die cast molds. Basically made manly stuff out of metal.
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Danny TeelGeneral Manager | Regional Sales Manager | Strategic Sales Growth
Travis HaightFreelance Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director / Illustrator / Photographer
David HuangHead of Design, Product Development and Licensing
Eric VermilyeaFreelance Design / Art Direction
Mark SperlingCo-Founder / CEO
