Kingsley Aarons
Designer · Kingsley Clothing
Costa Mesa, CA
In My Own Words
Creative mind with a keen entrepreneurial business sense. Extensive experience and a record of innovation provide excellent qualifications in Design that resonates with customers. A progressive designer with a broad scope of styles and responsibilities that increase sales and profits. Proven management talent and a strong work ethic with the ability to lead, train and motivate all levels of staff.
Work Experience
Designer
Kingsley Clothing2004 – Present
Kingsley Clothing is a unique California lifestyle kids clothing brand that embraces art, adrenaline, and music with STYLE, COMFORT & ATTITUDE.
Sr. Art Director
Starch Creative2017 – 2019
Collaborate with a high-performing, world-class, diverse creative team. Ensure creative and best practices for various media are met. Participate in Ideas sessions, bringing a unique perspective. Develop unique creative solutions across the many print and digital media formats across our client portfolio. Develop branding and visual standards for clients. Work with the New Business team on building presentation materials.
FREELANCE SR. MARKETING ART DIRECTOR
Billabong USA2016 – 2017
o Work with the team to develop the overarching global graphic direction / look and feel of the Billabong men’s brand o Go to Market creative deliverables o Photo shoot briefs o Logo usage guidelines o Sales catalogs o Marketing books o Studio and location photo shooting o Windows Displays / POP design o Animated Gifs for social media and emails
Sr. Graphic Designer
Oakley, Inc.2011 – 2016
Designed & managed all printable tees Worked closely with Merchandisers & Developers to ensure highest quality and accurate tech packs Market research trend analysis consisting of global key account shopping, trend sites, social media, events, etc. Maintained seasonal looks that resonate with the Oakley customer to issuer sales growth YOY. Designed textile and surface graphics including boardshorts & lifestyle wovens. Managed 3 other graphic designers & several freelance designers.
Designer
Howe Clothing2002 – 2004
Designed and developed top selling knits and tees. Designed and layout of catalogues, look books, ads, POP, and packaging.
Art Director
RUSTY1997 – 2002
Created and produced the brand’s visual image and look for both men’s and girl’s apparel through graphic design and photography. Developed visual campaigns for use in core and mainstream advertising. Produced in-store, special events, product and marketing materials. Created high impact graphic images that was visually stimulating and effective in promoting the brand’s lifestyle and product. Designed and managed all snowboard and wakeboard graphics.
