Graphic Designer / Creative Director
Erik Roman Los Angeles, CA 90027 **************@*****.***
behance.net/erikroman
linkedin.com/in/erikroman1/
Talented marketing and communications specialist with over 20 years of graphic design and multidisciplinary creative direction experience. Deep familiarity with ad campaigns, creative strategy, editorial layouts, corporate identity development and business collateral production for a wide-ranging roster of clients.
Create and maintain collaborative partnerships with all clients. Adept at managing multiple tasks and seeing complex projects to completion. Powerful communicator - lead through collaborative id ea
sharing, high standards for quality of content, and fostering the tale nts
of each artist by allowing ownership and accountability. PERSONAL STATEMENT
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
MY SPECIALITIES
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
CREATIVE CONCEPTING
BRANDING & STRATEGY
MINIMAL WEB
DESIGN
DESIGN SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Flash
Power Point Design
Sketch Web
Layout & Design
Typography
Color Theory
Image Editing
Web UX & UI
Motion Graphics
Social Media Content
Final Cut Pro
01 Computer 02 Knowledge
CAMPCO INC
:: Art Director — Los Angeles, CA
Focused on print, web, motion graphics, identity, and packaging. Specializing in comprehensive brand-building & strategy by increasing their exposure, visibility and marketability. Managed freelance talent and vendors.
www.campco.com
Jan 2015 — Feb 2018
Vans
— Art Director / Production Designer — Los Angeles, CA Multidisciplinary
art director working in print, web, motion graphics, identity and packaging Catalogs and Lines sheets & Landing Pages www.vans.com
Freelance
Take Me Home
2011 – 2018 Volunteer / Cause :: Animal Welfare
TMH is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that has been saving the
lives of homeless animals for more than nine years. We work in conjunction with shelters and rescues throughout California and beyond to help save animals on death row, on the streets or in unsafe living conditions. Our team is driven by love, compassion and doing right by innocent animals who have no voice.
PRINT DESIGN
DIRECTION
Product Photography
Kelly Wearstler
:: Art Director — Los Angeles, CA
Hands-on technical position where I was responsible for managing design, development, merchandising and UI/UX for our ecommerce website, which was recently redesigned to be mobile-respon
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sive.using Demandware, I was responsible for day-to-day website maintenance, including site replications, inventory management between Demandware and RetailPro, testing and bug fixes, as well as identifying and implementing new e-commerce technologies and functionalities on an ongoing basis. All Front-end web develop
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ment languages, including HTML, CSS and JavaScript I Reported directly to the Vice President of Home and the CEO. working closely in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Director of Production, as well as other key members of our team, including graphic designers, Interior Design, Home Décor, Jewelry, Furniture, Rugs, Wall Coverings, Accessories & Clothing
• Product Retouching / Print & Web Photography Patterns
• Developing & Managing Digital Marketing Campaigns
• Assisting in the Web Site Redesign ( www.kellywearstler.com)
• Design Landing Pages / Online Banners + All Sales Line Sheets
• Managing Online Brand & Product Campaigns
Interior Design, Home Décor, Jewelry, Furniture, Rugs, Wall Coverings, Accessories & Clothing
www.kellywearstler.com
Nov 2013 — March 2015
Stillhouse :: Merchandise & Production Designer
• Design & Implement Creative Visual Merchandising Strategy
• Monitor Vendor Costs from Concept to Sampling to Production
• Oversee Production & Development of All Merchandise
• Intergrade Our Brand Communication Via Social & Media Outlets
• Photograph and Maintain All E-Commerce Products
www.stillhouse.com
INSTAGRAM: @stillhouseusa
Jan 2018 - March 2019
True Religion Brand Jeans
:: Marketing Graphics — Los Angeles
Focused on print, Store & Outdoor graphics, identity, and packaging.
• Product Retouching for Print & Web
• Developing & Managing Digital Marketing Campaigns
• Design Landing Pages / Online Banners + All Sales Line Sheets
• Managing Online Brand & Product Campaigns
www.truereligion.com
May 2012 - November 2013
WorkFlow Apps: ASANA - BASECAMP - SLACK - JIRA - SALESFORCE
• Social Media Ads • Banner Ads • Display Ads
• Custom Illustrations • Ebook Covers • Ebook Layouts
• Newsletters • Event Signatures • Event Invitations
• Flyers & Posters • Icons • Infographics
• Landing Pages • Packaging • Key Art Set Up
• Podcast Covers • POS Materials • PowerPoint Templates
• Presentation Decks • Print Ads • Demo Videos