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Damon
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Damon Johnson
Edmonds, WA 98026
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GRAPHIC ARTIST
PACKAGING DESIGNER
ILLUSTRATOR
Profile Experienced graphic artist, packaging designer, and illustrator with 14+ years in the creative field. Proficient in multitasking, managing multiple projects, and schedules concurrently. Possesses a keen eye for detail and extensive awareness of client branding to achieve customer goals. Enjoys people and collaborating with teams, bringing humor and positive energy. Goal-oriented, aiming to contribute to organiza- tional success through innovative ideas and exceptional design.
• Collaborate with product development teams to ensure projects move through pipeline to meet deadlines and factory ship dates.
• Researched and identified new creative visual styles; provided appropriate recommendations for new designs and partners.
Developed and implemented compelling packaging, graphics and design concepts with the goal of achieving clients project objectives. Funko LLC
Packaging Artist / Designer 2013-2016
Funko LLC
Senior Packaging Artist 2016-2023
Experience
• Communicated and partnered with senior directors and artistic management to develop packaging branding that reflected the company's core aesthetic.
• Fostered a collaborative creative environment through team meetings and design exploration.
• Brainstormed with creative teams and directors to conceptualize and execute design ideas, producing final art in accordance with brand guidelines.
• Led the packaging design process, ensuring brand consistency and adherence to quality standards.
• Excellent communication, creative, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Evaluated brand direction and analyzed similar packaging designs.
• Selected functional ideas and created packaging mock-ups for new concepts.
• Maintained strong organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills, juggling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Provided team leadership and guidance to new team members.
• Contributed to a positive work environment, promoting our company's design culture.
Established and developed packaging standards for product graphics and Branding Concepts for both company and corporate licensees. University Of Washington
BA / Art, Printmaking
Shoreline Community College
AA / Visual Communications Technology
Education
• Evaluated brand direction and analyzed industry packaging designs trends.
• Actively participated in team brainstorming sessions and cross-functional sessions for new asset ideas, packaging development, and innovation.
• Developed original die lines, and develop custom product packaging formats.
• Provided quick design ideas based on client briefs.
• Maintained strong organizational, time management and prioritizing skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Peer review with project managers, designers, and copywriters on packaging Accomplishments • First graphic artist solely devoted to Packaging Design at Funko.
• Pivotal member of the design team that created and developed Funko’s Pop! Vinyl figures packaging.
• Headed up the sports design team, developing unique packaging styles for NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, WWE.
• Designed exclusive packaging for Mariners game day giveaways, featuring prominent players like Ken Griffey Jr., Ichiro, and Julio Rodrìguez.
• Designed the original Gibson Guitar “Winged G” logo used for promotional event.
• Created original design assets, developed logos, and corporate identity.
• Handled product photography, editing, retouching, and image creation for web and catalog sales assets.
• Generated 2D sketch concepts and defined color schemes (color callouts).
• Assigned paints for figures using PMS colors, created vector artwork, and pad prints.
• Constructed 3D mock-ups and prototypes of packaging concepts. Funko LLC
Staff Design Artist 2009-2013
Designed concept art, package design, photography, vector art, catalog layout and photo editing.
Skills • Creative Thinking & Visual Solutions
• Team Building & Collaboration
• Project Development & Management
• Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
• Art Direction & Leadership
• Cohesive Brand Awareness
• Client Consultations
• Licensor Brand Asset Management
• Positivity and Enthusiasm
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