BA Computer Graphic Arts w/ Minor in Theatre Arts

Creative Agencies

Fashion

Lifestyle

Moto & Powersports

Music

Skate

Streetwear

Surf

Tech

Health & Fitness

Drawing

Graphic design

Martial arts

Archery

Surfing

Extreme sports

Comics

Typography

Art/design

Video games

Health and fitness

Hand-lettering

Star wars

Batman

Color theory

English literature

Film history

Art galleries/museums

Unconventional training

Graffiti or murals

Anything aaron draplin and james victore makes or says.

I combine art, design and technology to create exceptional user experiences. In addition to a refined visual touch and understanding of interaction; I love the nitty gritty details and subtle decisions that elevate unique identities or deeper core values. I am a design samurai with a strong desire to turn my inspirations and passions into purpose and meaning.

Responsible for collaborating and strategizing with multiple teams on a wide range of digital and print materials, leading and developing exceptional design work that meets business goals, and taking ideas from concepts to final deliverables that connect and maintain a cohesive brand presentation across all VHB departments.

Graphic Design Manager

Responsible for leading primary design practice and working with local, national, and global clients across a variety of industries to deliver thoughtful brand ideas and elevated design experiences–from traditional advertising to emerging technology–that inspire audiences while solving complex business challenges.

Clients include: U.S. Marine Corps, SCANA Energy, Shell, Sprite, and Gold Peak.

Associate Creative Director, Design

Translated brand voice and innovation strategy into powerful creative concepts with the overall goal of elevating and unifying the brand experience and emerging content, provided more impactful storytelling, and aided in growing the retail customer base across multiple touch-points that include digital, social media, environmental, and print. Led teams consisting of designers, photographers, freelancers, content creators, and vendor partners throughout yearly campaigns, product launches, and digital marketing for online and local retail stores across California.

Worked as part of an in-house publishing team responsible for original projects from concept to production, creative strategy, brand positioning, and the creation of high quality custom assets for marketing efforts across the entire game portfolio. More specific duties include: UI/UX design of new and current game sites, logos for in-game content or new player campaigns, game (desktop) launchers, in-game banners, and social media content for AAA games.

Senior Visual & Web Designer

Create branded imagery and digital content for Vans.com, Vault by Vans, email, and partner sites within the Creative Services team. Duties include the delivery of concepts, static visual comps, mock-ups, and final layout or design executions; assist Global Marketing team with brand creative toolkits, front-end support, product photography, photo re-touching, partner site display ads, and flyers for in-store events and promotions. 

Senior Digital Designer (contract)

Responsible for the development, creation, conceptualization and design execution of digital projects, client presentations, and direct marketing campaigns for print and web.

Clients include: Verizon Wireless, Gap Inc. Brands, Blue Shield of CA, Allergan, & TGI Fridays.

Art Director

Working with the Visual Design team to concept, collaborate, and create digital media and large-scale product experiences for web, mobile, and desktop applications.

Clients include: Hulu, and CKE.

Senior Visual Designer (contract)

Worked as part of a team responsible for concept, strategy, design for digital and traditional pieces, and asset production—which includes global and marketing assets for web and mobile presence, print ads, print and e-brochures, way finding, trade-show/private events and launch graphics, infographics, logos, copywriting, and social content across multiple channels for the following brands: Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz USA, Cigarette Racing, AMG Private Lounge, AMG Driving Academy, Napa Auto Parts, and Ehrmann USA.

Graphic Designer/Senior Designer

Worked as part of a team to concept, create, and produce both traditional and interactive pieces—which includes marketing assets for web and mobile presence, print ads, package design, brand identity, look-books, infographics, copywriting, and social content across multiple channels for the following brands: Coca-Cola, Salvation (Hurley), World of Coca-Cola, Candoni Wines, Napa Auto Parts, Burn Energy Drinks, Home Decorators Collection, and Home Depot.

Graphic Designer

Ty Gunn is a Graphic Design Manager at Visit Huntington Beach in Irvine, CA. View their experience, skills and work history on Malakye — the professional…

Ty Gunn — Graphic Design Manager at Visit Huntington Beach

Ty Gunn

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The Creative Circus

The University of the Incarnate Word