Jake Kenobi
Creative Director · Smokin Snowboards
Bend, OR
In My Own Words
My work: springbreakjake.com My unwavering love for all things aesthetic, tireless work ethic, and passion for drinking every last drop of experience life has to offer, have prepared me for an endless journey on the road of unique and inspired design.
Work Experience
Creative Director
Smokin Snowboards2016 – Present
Design boards as well as work with other artists to develop the 2017/18 snow line and catalog along with updating the website with current season banners and print ad layouts.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Spring Break Jake2016 – Present
Spring Break Jake is a one man design & illustration studio based riverside in Bend, OR. Surrounded by an endless amount of inspiration, I am confident that I can creatively meet all your digital, print, & illustration needs with a unique vision and tenacious attention to detail.
Layout & Design Editor
Arkade Magazine2017 – Present
Beginning as a Contributing Writer, I eventually showed the crew my design abilities and began creating the layout, look, and feel of the print magazine while still contributing articles.
Web Content/Marketing/Team Manager / Graphic Designer
Salty Peaks Snowboard Shop2010 – 2016
I have worn many hats in my time at Salty Peaks, but most recently I balanced the responsibilities of Marketing Manager, Web Content Manager, Team Manager, and Graphic Designer. I have accomplished everything from increasing our social media presence and growing website traffic/conversions to creating modern and unique skateboard and magazine ad graphics.
Utah Sales Representative
Rome SDS / Von Zipper / DVS / Airhole / Leatherman2013 – 2015
Working under the experience and wisdom of Head Rockies Rep Brad Gobdel, I learned the other side of action sports sales as the Utah Sales Rep. I was responsible for servicing all Utah accounts, opening new ones, attending marketing events and product demos including tradeshows such as SIA and WWSRA.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Colorado Mountain College2008 – 2010
Associate of Applied Science Degree
