In my own words
— ErikGraphic designer with a focus in action sports and California lifestyle brands.
Extensive print experience for multiple magazine titles. Accustomed to fast paced environments, working with teams of all sizes and digging deep to ensure the proper assets are delivered. Active street artist, calligrapher, camper, fly fisherman and ex-vanlifer.
Trajectory
Jan 2017 — Now
Art Director · Shiny Objects Inc
Tasks include brief generation, developing ideas, sketches and decks to present to the client, working on web, print, animation, video and presentation projects to produce effective advertising campaigns and commissioning freelance designers / developers on a per project need.
Jun 2017 — Now
Freelance Graphic Designer · Erik Schwan Creative
Specializing in action sports and the brands that surround the category (yoga, optics, cycling). Currently working with Oakley to create consumer facing marketing visuals to be used for print, web and social applications. Also working with vanlife movement influencers, fashion and industrial packaging consultants to help develop their brand.
Feb 2016 — Dec 2016
Freelance Graphic Designer · Oakley, Inc.
Accountable for creating presentations, training materials and digital assets for the Global Product Training team to ensure the marketing messages are properly communicated to the sales team, training staff and cross-platform employees. Highlights include art directing and design of the Oakley 2016 Olympics marketing presentation, RadarPace training sunglasses and modular nose pad training materials.
Jan 2015 — Feb 2016
Senior Designer · Taylor Creative
Responsible for meeting with clients to discuss their objectives, needs and budgets while generating detailed briefs. Created marketing plans with an emphasis on social media and alternative advertising platforms. Designed and produced high-quality coneptual art work.
Oct 2011 — Dec 2014
Graphic Designer · Eastdil Secured
Designer and Project Manager for commercial sales books. Coordinated with financial analysts to communicate the visual and analytical data of multi-million dollar properties and multi-billion dollar portfolios for commercial real estate clients. Responsible for timing, layout, press check and shipping of all print materials. Developed internal interactive forms.
May 2008 — Oct 2011
Lead Designer · Hi-Torque Publishing Co., Inc.
Oversaw and initiated the production and creative direction of multiple action sport magazine titles. Delegated layout responsibilities based on the specific needs of each publication and educated members of the creative team in both production and artistic matters. Created visually engaging, demographic specific design solutions.
Activity
Education history
Michigan State University
BFA | 1999 - 2003
