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Diego Sommariva

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Graphic Designer - Illustrator
Criciúma | Brazil

Skills

  • Graphic Design
  • Illustrator
  • Logo Designer
  • Style guides
  • Trend research
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Interests

Collaboration
Adobe illustrator/photoshop
Leadership and management
Apparel/clothing design
Technical style-guide
Time management
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Industries

Creative Agencies
Lifestyle
Moto & Powersports
Music
Outdoor
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In my own words

Diego

<p>Design and the pop culture runs wild in my bloodstream since 2001 when I was a little kid at school doodling super-heroes over old desks...<br />Two decades later and still, my life/journey in graphic design making pop illustrations, handmade typography, logos and graphic collections for top sports &amp; entertainment companies has been thrilling!<br />I also work proficiently across a broad spectrum of design styles with razor-sharp attention to detail, bringing a rich background in trend research, color theory, pattern design and iconography, adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining consistent design quality throughout.<br /><br />As an experienced team player, I&#39;m dedicated on inspiring in-house designers with expertise, supporting both design directors and development teams.<br /><br />Former graphic designer at Rockstar Games, I spent two years contributing to the development of creative assets for my favorite video game franchises, GTA V and GTA VI.<br /><br />Some other brands I&#39;ve helped with my designs through agencies: Xbox, Disney, Netflix, Mattel, Bungie...<br /><br />My mission is to push the boundaries of innovation and craft unique brand imagery for the sports, entertainment, and gaming industries.

I achieve this by going the extra mile for my clients, ensuring exceptional results every time.</p>

Trajectory

Mar 2022 — Now
Senior Lead Designer · Power Station Studios LA
Work with the in-house designers team reporting to the design director • Create high level of graphic content, illustrations and branding • Manage/create graphic designs from conception to delivery • Design fresh and trendy concepts • Ensure the brands consistency throughout various design projects • Keep up-to-date with the entertainment industry, fashion market and pop culture • Research and create mood boards• Work with the in-house designers team reporting to the design director • Create high level of graphic content, illustrations and branding • Manage/create graphic designs from conception to delivery • Design fresh and trendy concepts • Ensure the brands consistency throughout various design projects • Keep up-to-date with the entertainment industry, fashion market and pop culture • Research and create mood boards Skills: Textile Prints · Textile Design · Trend Research · Attention to Detail · 2-D Design · Graphic Design · Illustration · Typography · Apparel Design · Fashion Design · Art Direction · Digital Art
Mar 2020 — Now
Graphic Designer · Rockstar Games
• Working within a team of in-house designers and illustrators to develop creative materials from concept to final artwork. • Pushing the company's heritage of innovation and unique brand imagery for a variety of worldwide leading video game franchises. • Working on multiple projects simultaneously across a wide array of design styles. • Create in world 2D assets such as brands, signage, illustrations, clothing designs and interior assets to help craft the worlds made across all titles.
Sep 2017 — May 2019
Graphic Designer - Apparel Designer · Sgame Pro / Freeday Skatebuilders Co.
Sgame Pro – Creation of moodboard and eye-catchin graphic designs and illustrations since sketching ideas and finalizing the designs on pc/mac. Supporting the development team in reviewing the UI design for the gaming app, identifying design shortcomings and providing suggestions for improvements for UI. Krakatoa (Sgame clothing brand) – Creating all graphics and illustrations for the apparel collection as t-shirts, hoodies, jackets and accessories. Planning and creating the first collection of clothes with more than 60 products to give support of menchandising for the game company.
Jan 2008 — Jul 2017
Men’s Apparel & Senior Graphic Designer · Santa Cruz Skateboards | Child Skates | Independent Truck Co. | Drop Dead Skateboards
Selected colour palettes for different collections and worked with suppliers to choose proper fabrics and materials for apparel. Created vibrant and appealing designs for t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, and pants. Presented collection to sales teams to facilitate proper distribution techniques and familiarize them with products. Designed various graphics, typography, and conceptual items. • Facilitated the conversion of various global products to the Brazilian market in order to maximize local sales. • Adhered to NHS.inc regulations for apparel design.
Jul 2007 — Dec 2007
Men's Apparel & Graphic Designer · Free Surf – Code Session | Tropical Brasil Surfboards
Selected colour palettes for different collections and worked with suppliers to choose proper fabrics and materials for apparel. Created vibrant and appealing designs for t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, and pants. Presented collection to sales teams to facilitate proper distribution techniques and familiarize them with products. Designed various graphics, typography, and conceptual items. • Increased surfboard sales by 48% after first collection was launched for Tropical Brasil.
Jan 2001 — Oct 2006
Men’s Apparel & Graphic Designer · Vida Marinha
Managed team of designers to research streetwear and surf wear and determine most successful and profitable designs to move forward with. Designed graphics, typography, and concept art for business development and future visual products.

Activity

Projects

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Bungie - Destiny Illustrations

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Wild Garage Style - GTA V - The Tuners DLC

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Monster Jam - K-Rex logos samples

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XBOX Graphic Collection 01

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Western Motorcycles Co.

Education history

Escola Ensino Fundamental João Frassetto logo

Escola Ensino Fundamental João Frassetto

Criciúma, SC, Brazil | 1992 - 1999

Escola Técnica SATC logo

Escola Técnica SATC

Graphic Design | 2002 - 2006

SID Technology School logo

SID Technology School

| 2001 - 2002

Skillshare and Udemy Design Classes logo

Skillshare and Udemy Design Classes

| 2008 - 2018

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