Jim McGrath

Jim McGrath

APPAREL DESIGN - GRAPHIC DESIGN · AFTERMATH CLOTHING

Manhattan Beach, CA

In My Own Words

DESIGN CONSULTING AND CREATIVE DIRECTION / APPAREL / GRAPHICS Born and raised in Southern California and living the lifestyle with all that it offers. I have been fortunate to work in an industry and place I truly enjoy. I have gathered years of experience working with great people and design teams building successful clothing and graphic collections for leading brands and retailers in the industry. I take a thoughtful approach with each and every piece of clothing or graphic I design. My focus has always been to design a quality product that consumers like and will drive sales. Extensive design experience and direction in the following categories. T- Shirt graphic design: Mens, Womens, and Kids. - Brands - Private label - Building Labels - Custom design - Collections and programs Apparel - Woven Shirts, Knit tops , Sweatshirts, Boardshorts, Walkshorts, Pants, Jackets, Textile Prints, Plaids, Y/D / Engineered stripes, Trend boards, Seasonal color palettes, Hats, Patches & Embroidery, Logo Design, Catalogs, Label packages. Trend Forecasting and market research. Creative direction Managed design teams International travel and overseas factory experience. Clients have included: Quiksilver, Roxy, Volcom, Billabong, Vans, OP, Pacsun, Tilly's, Adidas, Puma, Reebok, Fila, Antigua, Skechers USA., Disney, American Eagle, Columbia sportswear, Tiltworks, Hybrid apparel, Techstyles sportswear, Levis, Mossimo, BodyGlove, Tony Hawk, T&C Surf, Spyder Surfboards,One Industry, Sideout sport, Realtree, Heelys, Juicy Couture, Magic Johnson footwear, Nascar, Adidas skate, Adidas License Div. NFL, NBA, MLB, license apparel, the UFC

Work Experience

DESIGNER

AFTERMATH CLOTHING

2006 – Present

LAUNCHED CLOTHING IN 2006 100+ ACCOUNTS - CORE SHOPS THROUGH OUT THE WEST AND EAST COAST

APPAREL DESIGN - GRAPHIC DESIGN

JM DESIGN

1998 – Present

JMDESIGN - Apparel - Graphics - Private Label programs Extensive Apparel and Graphic Design experience. Broad scope of trends/styles in the fast changing market. Proven management skills with a strong work ethic with the ability to lead and motivate. Creative thinking with a entrepreneurial business sense. All aspects of design from concept, to design and sample. Able to design and maintain tight schedules and deadlines from market calendars. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop. T- Shirt graphics, Woven Shirts, Knit tops , Sweatshirts, Boardshorts, Walkshorts, Knit Bottoms, Jackets, Hats, Catalogs, Logo Design, Marketing, Magazine Ads, Labels packages, POP Displays, Embroideries. Clients have included: Quiksilver, Roxy, Volcom, Billabong, OP, Tony Hawk, Vans, Pacsun, Mossimo, BodyGlove, T&C Surf, One Industry, Techstyles sportswear, Hybrid apparel, Levis, Heelys, American Eagle, Juicy Couture, Enyce, Adidas, Fila, Reebok, NFL,NBA,NHL license

DESIGN DIRECTOR / ART DIRECTOR

DRAGON CROWD MFG.

2013 – 2017

DESIGN DIRECTION / TREND OVERVIEW / FABRIC SOURCING DESIGNED MENS PRODUCT FOR ACCOUNT RELATIONS URBAN OUTFITTERS - NORDSTROMS - PACSUN BUCKLE - BELK - MACY’S - COSTCO -TJ MAXX MENS BRAND ACCOUNTS HURLEY- BILLABONG - QUIKSILVER - ROOTS VANS - DC SHOES - OAKLEY

DESIGN CONSULTANT

QUIKSILVER / ROXY

1996 – 2006

GRAPHIC CONSULTANT FOR ALL DIVISIONS OF ROXY/ROXY GIRL/ TEENIE WAHINE QUISILVER INLINE T-SHIRTS GRAPHICS AND SMU ACCOUNTS

SR. DESIGNER / ART DIRECTOR

REEBOK INT.

2002 – 2004

DESIGNED ALL SPORTS CATEGORIES - APPAREL / GRAPHICS INLINE PRODUCT - NFL - NBA - MLB - GOLF

SR. DESIGNER / ART DIRECTOR

FILA USA.

1996 – 2001

DESIGNED ALL SPORTS CATEGORIES - APPAREL / GRAPHICS INLINE PRODUCT - NBA - TENNIS - SOCCER

Education

Design degree

UCLA /PLATT DESIGN

1998

Design degree

Interests

Growing and driving business

Industries

GolfCreative AgenciesFashionLifestyleOutdoorSkateSnowSurfSwim

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