Nicholas Hammond
Senior Apparel Graphic Designer - Emerging Brands · Fanatics, Inc.
Tampa, FL
In My Own Words
Hi! I’m Nick. Putting together my passion for paintball, music, and extreme sports, along with my marketing and design background, I continue to help companies reach their full potential and make a difference in this world.
Work Experience
Senior Apparel Graphic Designer - Emerging Brands
Fanatics, Inc.2018 – Present
As the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, Fanatics is changing the way fans purchase their favorite team merchandise by partnering with, and operating, more than 300 online and offline stores including the e-commerce business for all major professional sports leagues to offer the largest collection of timeless gear online, on your phone, in stadiums or on-site at the world’s biggest sporting events. - Create apparel graphics for screen print, DTG, embroidery, and other applications (Brands including Harley-Davidson, Affinity, Marvel, and all Major League Sports) - Keep up with trends, insights, opportunities, and competition to influence aesthetic - Implement expert-level knowledge of color theory, concept development, and branding - Partner with production teams to beta test state-of-the-art print and color techniques
Senior Visual Designer
Hydrapak, LLC2018 – 2018
Pedal further. Run faster. Log more vert. Set a personal goal and make it happen—from an overnight backpacking loop to a lifelong ambition of ticking off a 50k, hiking the John Muir Trail or summiting Mt. Whitney. Wherever you endeavor to go Hydrapak is there to make sure you stay hydrated every step of the way. - Oversee creative for inline and OEM products (Osprey, Salomon, Dakine, Patagonia, Arc'teryx, North Face, Black Diamond, Nathan, Shimano, Fox, Cotopaxi, Hydro Flask, etc.) - Develop and maintain visual consistency across print, web, and product initiatives - Coordinate with external resources and vendors throughout production processes - Manage creative asset systems for internal and external use - Work with marketing teams to implement advertising, social media, and email strategies
Global Visual Designer
Jaybird2017 – 2018
Based on the pillars of exploration and innovation Jaybird stays true to it's roots by delivering the best wireless sport headphones in an effort to inspire those to get outside with music and discover their full potential. - Oversee consistency of usage for brand elements & graphics throughout business regions - Evangelize correct execution of print and digital designs for NPI campaign rollouts - Work w/ marketing, activation, and partnership teams to maximize ROI through A/B testing - Guide best practices during localization for product launch in new countries - Monitor and update POS materials for e-tail partners worldwide - Manage email campaigns with over a half million subscribers
Apparel & Graphic Designer - Owned Brands
Backcountry.com2016 – 2017
Connect people to their passions Backcountry's five online stores aim to supply customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, a superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content. - Partner with buyers and planners to identify product opportunities - Collab with UX design team on site updates, experiences, and campaign integrations - Support marketing team in building online marketing campaigns and brand initiatives - Extend and evolve visual identity across all online channels
Designer & Minority Owner
Findlay Hats2014 – 2016
First created via a shoelace, a knife, and the need for a hat that could survive the conditions of the mighty Toutle River in Washington state Findlay Hats exists at the intersection of streetwear and the great outdoors. - Create and execute concepts for advertising strategies - Maintain brand consistency across touchpoints - Oversee projects through 3rd party production departments - Provide long term vision and business development execution
Education
Bachlors of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee2009 – 2011
Bachlors of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Bachelors of Business - Marketing
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee2011 – 2014
Bachelors of Business - Marketing
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