JOSH PENA
Graphic Designer · Freelance
LONG BEACH, CA
In My Own Words
Hi Im Josh, I make rad graphics and products for awesome people. Im a very experience and motivated creative leader. Although I am used to wearing many hats, my ideal position would be as an Art Director or Senior Designer in a positive high energy work environment. I have an extensive range of knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, as well as Apparel Design, Development and Manufacturing . My skills include but are not limited to directing the creative vision of various product lines, Apparel Design, Illustration, Typography, Brand Identity, Logo Design, Advertisements, Packaging design, Photo Edits, and Graffiti Murals. Portfolio: Gallery233.com
Work Experience
Graphic Designer
Freelance2003 – Present
Portfolio Available at gallery233.com Working along side clients to produce Illustration, typography, corporate identity, advertisements, branding, labels, catalog and flyer design.
Sr. Graphic Designer
Roland Sands Design2020 – Present
Anything and everything that requires rad graphics and apparel design.
Sr. Product Designer // ANSWER RACING
Tucker Powersports2015 – 2020
Creative Lead / Senior Product & Graphic Designer for ANSWER RACING. Responsible for: • Lead design direction and graphics for all: - Jerseys, Pants, Helmets, Socks and Gloves - Casual / Lifestyle wear and accessories - Product packaging and trims • Lead seasonal design ideation • Created graphics for all Athlete custom racewear • Design all promotional items such as Custom vehicle wraps, T-shirts, Hats, Event Canopies, Flags, Table covers, Umbrellas etc. • Creating marketing assets such as Ad campaigns and Advertisements • Overseeing all catalog design and style guides • Style direction for product launches and photoshoots • Color correcting and photo editing • Working with development team to manage all lab dips • Traveling to oversea vendors for product quality control
Sr. Graphic Designer / Artist
Fatal Clothing2011 – 2015
Responsible for designing and creating new clothing designs/graphics, along with other responsibilities such as cut and sew design, label design, product mock-ups, keeping up with market trends, ad design and creating visual content for web and social media.
Owner
NFC Printing2005 – 2012
As the Owner of NFC printing I maintained relationships with customers and ran the print shop as well as handled graphic designing, image and photo editing, color separation, customizing fonts and typography, customizing business cards, shirt design, etc. I managed a staff of 5 employees and was the lead creative director of the art and printing team.
Owner
Nefarious Clothing2003 – 2011
As the Owner of Nefarious Clothing I maintained relationships with customers and retail stores as well as being the lead artist and graphic designer for the brand. I also designed, maintained and managed the website/online store.
