Tim Calkins
Creative Director, Designer & Illustrator · Tim Calkins Creative
Cortez, CO
In My Own Words
TIM SERVED AS THE LEAD CREATIVE AT OSPREY PACKS FOR 5 YEARS. PRIOR TO HIS TIME IN COLORADO, HE WAS AN ART DIRECTOR FOR 8 YEARS AT AN ULTRA-CREATIVE AD AGENCY AND A WORLD-RENOWNED BRANDING STUDIO IN THE MIDWEST. FOR 2 YEARS HE BECAME THE CREATIVE MANAGER AT DAKINE IN HOOD RIVER, OREGON AND MOST RECENTLY SERVED AS THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT FITS SOCKS IN CHARLESTON, SC.
TIM IS CURRENTLY AN INDEPENDENT BRAND SPECIALIST, OPEN TO HIRE.
Work Experience
Sr. Graphic Designer
DAKINE2018 – 2020
Design, branding, art direction and oversight of overall creative and product executions in snow, surf, bike and lifestyle categories.
Sr. Art Director
Osprey Packs, Inc.2011 – 2016
A lead roll for the Creative Department and active participation in overall creative planning, strategy and associated activities. Responsible for conceptualization, art direction, team management, design and project development for materials representing the Osprey Packs brand.
Art Director
Kantorwassink2007 – 2011
As the Art Director I designed and implemented forward-thinking projects for a variety of top-level clients within diverse categories.
Graphic Designer
People Design, Inc.2005 – 2007
Responsible for design and production for multiple levels of projects and accounts.
Education
Projects
Triggers and Slips
https://www.timcalkinscreative.com/triggers-slipsIllustrations for SLC Band Triggers and Slips
CIVVIE Supply x National WW2 Museum
https://www.timcalkinscreative.com/civvie-supplyWholesale catalog design and product designs for CS x NWW2M
Western Illustrations
https://www.timcalkinscreative.com/way-out-westSeries of western illustrations for personal projects.
Dakine Bike Graphics
https://www.timcalkinscreative.com/dakine-1Series of graphics that appeared across Dakine's bike line from 2019 - 2022
