Michael Stonis
Long Beach | United States
Skills
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Interests
Music
Videography
Skateboarding
Photography
Art
Multi-media art
Summary
Activity
Work experience
Fox Racing
Senior Graphic Designer | 04/2023 - 07/2023
As Senior Graphic Designer at Fox Racing, I excelled in creating event assets for large bike races, impactful design decks, and highly engaging social media and website assets, making significant contributions to Fox Racing’s successful rebrand.
Vissla
Senior Graphic Designer | 11/2020 - 04/2023
As Vissla’s Senior Graphic Designer, I spearheaded brand development, moodboard creation, led design and visual direction for social media and print campaigns. My photography skills were utilized to produce seasonal campaign imagery and studio shots for e-commerce and social media. I played a pivotal role in enhancing the brand’s visual identity and driving engagement across platforms.
XS Scuba
Art Director / Photographer / Graphic Designer | 05/2011 - 10/2020
As the lead Art Director, my responsibilities encompassed a wide range of tasks, including product development and design, packaging, website design and management, social media management, print catalogs, trade show booths, product and lifestyle photography, retouching, promotional videos, logos,
and store signage and displays.
Choura Venue Services
Art Director / Photographer | 03/2008 - 04/2010
In my role, I managed the art direction for 6 brands and also served on the Board of Directors. I was responsible for developing print and web ads, creating websites, designing catalogs, trade show booths, clothing, logos, and overseeing signage and displays.
VSI Products
Lead Graphic Designer / Web Designer / Photographer | 08/2004 - 03/2008
As the creative lead, I directed and executed all art design for our thriving BMX/Mountain Bike companies. This encompassed conceptualizing, designing, print ads, brochures, collateral, trade show booths, websites, package design, product photography, action photography, and identity creations for 7 distinct brands.
OPTION Magazine
Creative Director / Co-Owner | 12/2002 - 10/2004
As Creative Director, I led art design for the successful
U.S. bodyboarding magazine and played a pivotal role in growing the video production department to ensure its success.
3G Marketing Group
Graphic Designer | 07/2003 - 08/2004
Improved client satisfaction levels and increased clients’ profits through creative design of ad layouts, web layouts, direct marketing campaigns, identity creation, logos, postcards, business cards, and Flash animation
