Matthew Ward

in creating an overall vision, theme and direction for each season as it relates to 25+ plus skateboards, 5 hats & beanies, 15+ apparel pieces (shirts, hoodies & cut/sew) Accesories and stickers for Spring, Summer, Fall & Holiday. • Creating AD's for Thrasher Magazine (Art Direction of layout, photo & design) • Original Art/Illustrations for skateboards representing each professional • Photography (Digital & 35mm film) for each seasons catalog of all products • Production Design Responsibilites: Color Separation of Art in order for spot • color printing and use of Pantone Solid Coated colors. • Techpacks for all products, determining sizing, colors, fits, material etc. • Communication with freelance artist and designers to direct them in creating • an art series for our brand, providing feedback and suggestions that will elevate • the art that both the artist, brand and Art Director can ultimately be proud of. • Working directly with Professional Skateboarders to help bring their vision to • reality as it relates to the art for their pro model skateboards. • Product Photography for Social Media, Web and Internal use. • Adapting to sudden changes and executing tasks in order to find solutions • and meet deadlines to keep the production schedule in motion

l 2018 - Present Art Direction for each season creating original artwork (illustration) & hiring artist to create Art for skateboards, apparel and accessories.

in creating an overall vision, theme and direction for each season as it relates to 25+ plus skateboards, 5 hats & beanies, 10+ apparel pieces (shirts, hoodies & cut/sew) Accesories and stickers for Spring, Summer, Fall & Holiday.

Working in a collaborative environment to build brand identities, marketing strategies, visual development and representation of brands, implementing style through graphic design, illustration, custom mural painting, social media marketing & intentional communication to help bring our clients visions to life & thrive.