Mike Pargas
Art Director · Globe International
Redondo Beach, CA
In My Own Words
I'm an Art Director interested in all facets of design from titles for video content, prints for textiles, printed collateral & graphics. Meditationsss.com
Work Experience
Art Director
Globe International2018 – Present
I manage the art department and all visuals for the brand including adverts, digital marketing, web updates for 3 regions, point of purchase, printed collateral as well as intermittent design projects for footwear, hardgoods & apparel.
Art Director
Matix Clothing2012 – 2018
Concept & Creation : Textile prints, t-shirt graphics, catalogs, web collateral, web content, labeling, branding for content, & general visual presence. In addition, I lead design for the seasonal collections with a fellow associate and a small team.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Stones Throw Records2008 – 2017
I interned for Jeff Jank at ST in 2008 in my senior year at Otis College. After school I remained in contact with Jeff, working on various projects including lettering, t-shirt designs, posters, & album art.
Freelance Graphic Designer
the Quiet Life2015 – 2017
A general contributor to the Quiet Life art department.
Freelance Graphic Designer
World Surf League2016 – 2016
I helped with the development of there onsite merchandise through their offsite agency. I was assigned to create classic graphics to be used on t-shrits & fleece for both men & women.
Lab Press Assitant
Otis College of Art & Design2007 – 2010
I worked assisting letterpress printers both beginners & experts. As well as maintaining the lab and helping with book binding.
