Golf

Lifestyle

Moto & Powersports

Outdoor

Skate

Snow

Surf

Swim

Skateboarding

Surfing

Action sports

Outdoors

Art and design

As a Southern California native, I have experienced and learned from a variety of unique people and cultures which have influenced and driven my inspirations as an artist. Additionally, growing up in the center of the action sports industry has and continues to play an essential role not only in my creative endeavours, but also in my daily life--I still love to surf, snowboard, and skate and you can often find me in Malibu or Huntington Beach getting a weekly dose of waves. These experiences and interactions have helped shape my work professionally as a graphic designer across many different types of mediums and in various different industries ranging from sports to electronics to children’s toys. I have designed for a large range of age groups and many of the products I have designed for are seen and sold in stores nationwide and internationally including: Amazon, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Target, to name a few.

I am backed by a BA in graphic design and am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, and both Mac and Windows operating systems. I enjoy collaborating with clients, creative teams, and production professionals--especially those who share a common passion for action sports. I look to deliver unique artwork and designs and am always looking for a new opportunity and an exciting project.

Jr. Graphic Designer - Boys Creative, Jun 2017 - Jun 2019
* Lead designer for licensed brands Sonic the Hedgehog and Harry Potter
* Creation of package designs from concept to shelf: Disney-Incredibles 2, Marvel, Harry Potter, Mega Man, Sonic the Hedgehog
* Designed in-store and company showrooms as well as helped with set-up and construction

Graphic Designer - Boys Creative

Graphic Designer, Feb 2016 - Aug 2016
* Managed design department and brands: Ematic, XO Vision, DP Audio Licensed: PBS KIDS, JBL, Nickelodeon, Blaupunkt
* Oversaw team of designers thorugh package designs, deadlines, meetings, and up to final review
* Created company design content for packaging, marketing, web, and in-store/point-of-purchase
* Worked with engineering and product teams through product development - Tooling/Printing, App/Software Design

Lead Designer

- Created design and layout for the book Binho: The International Graffiti Ambassador

Freelance Designer

* Creation and design of Ventura branch company logo
* Designed Dia de los Harleys event marketing graphics: Poster, Mailer, Web Banner, Flyer

* Creation and design of graphics for stores, web and social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), and Neff events
* Worked with lead designer to help progress designs for the FRVR FUN marketing campaign

Marketing Graphic Design Intern

* Designed content for volunteer events including: Monthly Beach Clean-Up, Logo and promotional graphics for Reusable Bag Day
* Active Volunteer

Matthew Barker is a Graphic Designer - Boys Creative at JAKKS PACIFIC in Los Angeles , CA.

Matthew Barker

Matthew Barker

Skills

Interests

Industries

Education history

California State University, Channel Islands

Santa Monica College