Joey Koslik

Designer · Monster Energy Company

Orange County, CA

In My Own Words

Hi There! I am a creative professional focusing on Graphic Design/Product Development with years of professional experience in fashion and the Action Sports Industry. As a Designer, I provide creative solutions by focusing on research, culture, and design trends. By using both principles of design and my skills, I can demonstrate and ensure quality work. Contact me for opportunities. Phone: 714-482-7539 Email: Joey@koslikdesign.com Website: koslikdesign.com

Work Experience

Designer

Monster Energy Company

2020 – Present

Graphic Designer / Product Designer - Contract

No Bad Ideas

2017 – Present

- Conceptualize new ideas for headwear - Brought ideas from concept to final product - Research trends in the headwear market - Created original artwork - Illustrate CAD’s for new products being developed - Create detailed tech packs for all products - Work closely with the Managing Director to finish projects in a timely manner.

Graphic Designer - Print/Apparel

LuLaRoe

2016 – 2020

•Responsible to bring fresh and innovative print designs as well as relevant and volume driving prints on a year round basis • Take an idea from concept to final design of prints across all categories • Work directly with the creative team to ensure continuity of design and shared assets • Responsible for analyzing trends and develop creative, innovative, market leading designs • Tracks a design schedule to ensure a timely completion following the predetermined product development calendar • Identify trends and translate into the graphic collection • Conduct market research relating to graphics and merchandise

Graphic Designer / Product Development

Hang Ten North America

2014 – 2016

While working at Otto International I work on the team assigned to the Hang Ten Licence. -Developed new head wear, bags and cold weather items. -Created artwork for repeat prints and developed colorways -Created detailed tech packs for all products. -Inspected samples promptly as they arrive from the factory. -Directly worked with overseas factories. -Assisted in designing award winning trade show booth? -Invented and filed utility patent for hang Tens wax comb hat

Graphic Designer / Product Developer

OTTO International

2014 – 2016

OTTO International, Inc. has been a leading worldwide manufacturer of quality headwear for over 50 years. Hang Ten is a California lifestyle and surfing brand that radiates a fun and free-spirited coastal attitude. Founded in 1960, Hang Ten is the original surf and California lifestyle brand & the inventor of board shorts we still use today. While at OTTO / Hang Ten I worked as a designer on the product development team specializing with retail & private label brands. -Responsible for designing / developing in-stock headwear and accessories -Created detailed tech packs for all products. -Inspected samples promptly as they arrive from the factory. -Executed brand development, design & marketing. -Directly worked with overseas factories. -Conceptually designed / created tech packs for retail & private label business. Companies included Vans, Reyn Spooner, O'Neill, Metal Mulisha, FMF, Spy Optic, Life is Good, Sonoma, Warner Music, Lids, Urban Outfitters, Real Tree, SEMA and Ford. -Assis

Graphic Design intern

Together We Rise, non-profit

2011 – 2011

Together We Rise is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of motivated young adults and former foster youth. While I interned at TWR I created conceptual environmental poster designs for company events & created concepts for t-shirt designs.