Rit Cooper
Lead Graphic Designer at Scotty Cameron Putter Studio · Acushnet Company
San Diego, CA
In My Own Words
Creative lead overseeing the visual direction for the Scotty Cameron brand, with a focus on putters, packaging, and soft goods. Responsible for developing original artwork, logos, and graphic concepts that align with brand identity and product strategy. Collaborates closely with Product Development to bring new products to life through design, ensuring consistency across seasonal and limited-edition releases.
Provides strategic direction and leadership for the art department, guiding team members in creative execution, design refinement, and brand alignment. Partners with cross-functional teams—including R&D, production, and vendors—to ensure concepts translate seamlessly from idea to final product. Deeply informed by market and trend research, with a strong understanding of consumer dynamics and innovation in premium sporting goods.
Work Experience
Senior Graphic & Production Artist
Acushnet Company2019 – 2024
The role of both Senior Designer & Production Art Lead has allowed both autonomous creation as well as and intimate collaboration under the creative direction of Founder Scotty Cameron, including: Showcasing original artwork on over 55+ soft and hard good products. Translating the Titleist branding + innovation to luxury products under the Scotty Cameron label. Developing and overseeing tech packs of over 55+ individual SKUs. Working with the Director of R&D to design, finalize and spec all in-line, limited and Circle T Artwork for new putters.
Creative Manager
Interactions Marketing2018 – 2019
Led a team of designers and account managers through brainstorming sessions and account calls to develop bigger and better experiential events within different budgets and timeline parameters. Reorganized all design assets across multiple branches within the internal server for company-wide clarity and accessibility.
Sr. Graphic Designer
Interactions Marketing2016 – 2018
Collaborated with internal Communications Team to concept and execute a rebrand of our parent company, Daymon Worldwide. Created the marketing material for innovative experiential events to drive foot traffic towards grand opening events and boost retailer private brand sales.
Junior Graphic Designer
Interactions Marketing2015 – 2016
Heavy content conception and creation of in-house and external marketing collateral, including digital marketing material, vehicle wraps, in-store events, mobile games and email layouts for a wide range of clients.
Junior Graphic Design Intern
GAP Promotions2012 – 2012
3D Design of displays and fixtures Apparel, print, and web banner design Presentation and information design Web development and social networking
Graphic Design Intern
Lift Coffee Company2011 – 2011
Promotional signage Coffee card redesign Menu redesign Apparel graphics
Graphic Design Intern
Hawaiian Island Creations2010 – 2010
Magazine spreads Apparel graphics Web banners In-store advertisements
Education
Griffith University
2012 – 2012
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Looking for a multidisciplinary designer to join the creative team at Scotty Cameron. It’s a unicorn role that blends heavy concepting and illustration, hands-on product design, vendor collaboration, and the chance to contribute to a product line that’s deeply respected and globally collected.📍 Full-time | On-site in San Diego, CA Apply below!
