Gregory Brandt

Graphic Designer · Uscape Apparel

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

In My Own Words

Hi my name is Greg Brandt, I'm a Southern California native, who naturally appreciates clean surf, a smooth morning iced coffee, and creating new experiences with good company. I'm a motivated graphic designer helping companies push the boundaries of their industry, build their brand, and connect communities. Other than graphic design, I enjoy refining my painting and sewing skills. I love what I do and I’m always looking for new, exciting projects and positions. Check out my portfolio site! – https://www.gregorybrandtdesign.com/

Work Experience

Apparel Designer

Uscape Apparel

2022 – Present

- Craft and update unique graphics and patterns for over 700 collegiate and resort shops accross the United States and Canada - Facilitate communication between design, marketing, and production teams during strike-off approvals to maintain high product quality - Collaborate with production to develop new custom dyes and tech packs for upcoming collections

Graphic Designer

Freelance Designer

2020 – Present

– Conceived innovative ways to build brand awareness and increase user generated content with unique packaging graphics – Managed and designed print spreads for DIGS, Peninsula, and SouthBay Magazine, along with the cover wrap for the Los Angeles Times. – Conceptualized and executed digital mockups to enhance project pitches

Art Director

Intertidal LA

2020 – 2022

– Conducted the development of the creative vision in collaboration with the Marketing, Special Projects, and Media teams. – Designed graphic elements across multiple disciplines (digital, print, social, and retail) using Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks, and Maya. – Managed various projects simultaneously and executed on quick deadlines.

Assistant Brewer

Red Car Brewery

2016 – 2017

- Designed fresh and relevant graphics for their brewery apparel that embodied a more current brand aesthetic - Prepared and created a variety of in-house brews for restaurant use - Respectfully bussed tables to ensure a comfortable dining experience for all customers