Experience

Plift Beverages

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Visual Designer

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Angrycity Design Co.

• Independent Business Owner

  • May 2008 - Present

  Angrycity Design Company is the independent design studio of David Angstead based in Northern California. Focused on visual identities, brand strategies, packaging, marketing strategy, art direction, illustration and design consultation. Angrycity Design Company is the independent design studio of David Angstead based in Northern California. Focused on visual identities, brand strategies, packaging, marketing strategy, art direction, illustration and design consultation.



Burly Beverages

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner & Brand Designer

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Continuous Management of all brand assets and outgoing marketing materials, packaging and advertising materials. Continuous Management of all brand assets and outgoing marketing materials, packaging and advertising materials.



Dynamic Packaging Solutions, LLC

• Sacramento, CA, United States

• Graphic & Production Designer

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  As a graphic designer, I was responsible for pre-press requests for label printing, management and development of internal assets, and design needs and packaging solutions. Additionally, I collaborated with my team on the conceptualization of original graphics, copy, content websites, social media, die creation, and other marketing materials. This often includes custom logos and branded materials for various cannabis and beer industry clients. As a graphic designer, I was responsible for pre-press requests for label printing, management and development of internal assets, and design needs and packaging solutions. Additionally, I collaborated with my team on the conceptualization of original graphics, copy, content websites, social media, die creation, and other marketing materials. This often includes custom logos and branded materials for various cannabis and beer industry clients.



Brand king

• Sr. Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  Work as apart of a small team on a wide range of projects both Internal and external. (identity, print & packaging, digital, environmental and video) i also serve as a Design and Creative consultant. Working with the sales and marketing departments to develop a cohesive and consistent brand presence. This includes but is not limited to images and visuals for the websites, e-commerce, social media, all marketing collateral, as well as advertising campaigns. Work as apart of a small team on a wide range of projects both Internal and external. (identity, print & packaging, digital, environmental and video) i also serve as a Design and Creative consultant. Working with the sales and marketing departments to develop a cohesive and consistent brand presence. This includes but is not limited to images and visuals for the websites, e-commerce, social media, all marketing collateral, as well as advertising campaigns.



420 Stock

• Sacramento, California Area

• Creative Director

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Management and operation of the Print & Art department; including but not limited to marketing materials in print and digital media & product photography. Other duties include the running of large format commercial printers, correspondence with manufacturers & customers, and designing & illustrating artwork and design solutions for brands of all sizes. Management and operation of the Print & Art department; including but not limited to marketing materials in print and digital media & product photography. Other duties include the running of large format commercial printers, correspondence with manufacturers & customers, and designing & illustrating artwork and design solutions for brands of all sizes.



Connected Cannabis Co.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graphic Designer II

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

  Designed , planned, and executed high quality design work including but not limited to marketing materials in print and digital format, social media content, Packaging design. merchandise development, Product photography & commercial video advertisements. I advised and consulted with printers, manufacturers, purchas- ers and other graphic designers to create materials of all levels of complexity from concept to final product. Designed , planned, and executed high quality design work including but not limited to marketing materials in print and digital format, social media content, Packaging design. merchandise development, Product photography & commercial video advertisements. I advised and consulted with printers, manufacturers, purchas- ers and other graphic designers to create materials of all levels of complexity from concept to final product.



Casual Agency

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Co-Founder

  • Feb 2018 - Nov 2019

  Worked on developing brands for cannabis from production development to positioning. Worked on developing brands for cannabis from production development to positioning.



Continuum

• West Sacramento, California

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

  While on contract, I Designed, created, and delivered marketing programs to support the expansion and growth of the company services and products. The role required in-depth knowledge of products and market goals. Briefly assisted in the ongoing management of the online ordering platform. Supported Creative Director with assigned revenue team collateral projects.Prepared/package design and art files for production, and works directly with print vendors. While on contract, I Designed, created, and delivered marketing programs to support the expansion and growth of the company services and products. The role required in-depth knowledge of products and market goals. Briefly assisted in the ongoing management of the online ordering platform. Supported Creative Director with assigned revenue team collateral projects.Prepared/package design and art files for production, and works directly with print vendors.



Barking Frogs

• Sacramento, California Area

• Independent Contractor / Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2019

  Responsible for the creation and design of Barking Frog's principal product known as the 'Barkie' an all-weather athletic bandana. Responsible for the creation and design of Barking Frog's principal product known as the 'Barkie' an all-weather athletic bandana.



Vision Launchers LLC

• Sacramento, California Area

• Graphic Designer

  • Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

  Worked closely with both clients and the team to create effective and impactful visual branding, from conception and ideation to design and implementation. Designed various collateral across a variety of platforms, including print, web, and social media. Proofreads and edits existing materials to ensure readiness for production/print/publication. Prepared/package design and art files for production, and works directly with print vendors. Partial management of the design team, project coordination, some art direction, social media marketing, UI design and assisting in video and photo shoots on location and in the studio. Show less



Ivie

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. Graphic Designer

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2017

  This job was on-site for the creative department for Raleys Grocery Stores. While there I developed and executed projects from concept to print including store signage and package design. Responsible for creating layouts, spreads and various ads in the Something Extra Magazine. Created and assembled projects including typesetting, image manipulation, art creation, and modifications. Conceptualize, execute and manage large advertising campaigns Developed and designed environmental design elements for several large internal events. Show less



Jivaldi, LLC

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Contractor / Graphic Designer

  • Dec 2014 - Jun 2016

  Worked on various accounts as a independent contractor under Jivaldi. Including merchandise and apparel design and eCommerce. Worked on various accounts as a independent contractor under Jivaldi. Including merchandise and apparel design and eCommerce.



William Berry Campaigns

• Sacramento, California Area

• Independent Contractor / Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2014

  Compile, organize and design direct-mail and other communications media design for regional political campaign marketing. Compile, organize and design direct-mail and other communications media design for regional political campaign marketing.



Comstock's Magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Designer

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

  Responsible for maintaining the brand identity and consistency of design across all platforms which include, collateral, advertising campaigns, web, events, branding, media production, in-house marketing materials and outside publications. Assisted Art Director in the creative direction of each issue which included concept development support for photo direction and layout execution for each article, including online content. Prepared files for print and web use. Responsible for maintaining the brand identity and consistency of design across all platforms which include, collateral, advertising campaigns, web, events, branding, media production, in-house marketing materials and outside publications. Assisted Art Director in the creative direction of each issue which included concept development support for photo direction and layout execution for each article, including online content. Prepared files for print and web use.



Belami eCommerce

• United States
• Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Graphic Designer

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

  Web & Graphic Design Management of multiple websites for Belami Inc. Including banner ads, holiday promotions, email campaigns & occasional print material. I also adjust and manipulate existing CSS & HTML templates & run several merchandising applications. Web & Graphic Design Management of multiple websites for Belami Inc. Including banner ads, holiday promotions, email campaigns & occasional print material. I also adjust and manipulate existing CSS & HTML templates & run several merchandising applications.



Sacramento Urban Dharma

• Co-Founder

  • Apr 2011 - Dec 2013

  Responsible for the scheduling,operation and promotion of programs and including the management of it's website & social media presence. Responsible for the scheduling,operation and promotion of programs and including the management of it's website & social media presence.



Sac City Express

• Sacramento, California Area

• Page Designer / Illustrator / Assistant Design Editor

  • Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

  Provide editorial page layout design and art direction for monthly campus newspaper. Manage collaboration by page design staff, and responsible for approval of completed pages. Illustrate various editorial themes for covers and spot placements. Provide editorial page layout design and art direction for monthly campus newspaper. Manage collaboration by page design staff, and responsible for approval of completed pages. Illustrate various editorial themes for covers and spot placements.



Flagship studio

• Sacramento, California Area

• Graphic Designer / Project Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

  Administered the organization and prioritization of client requests. Established appropriate benchmarks and milestones for deliverables. Collaborated with fellow designers to find effective design solutions within constraints Administered the organization and prioritization of client requests. Established appropriate benchmarks and milestones for deliverables. Collaborated with fellow designers to find effective design solutions within constraints



White Pine Press

• Independent Contractor / Graphic Designer

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

  Worked with the Publisher & Author to design a cover for an upcoming book in spring 2013. Worked with the Publisher & Author to design a cover for an upcoming book in spring 2013.



Circle Design

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Graphic Designer Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Responsible for conceptualizing, producing and designing identities and print material for a variety of clients under the direction of studio principal Missy Anapolsky. Responsible for conceptualizing, producing and designing identities and print material for a variety of clients under the direction of studio principal Missy Anapolsky.



ARK Company

• Sacramento, California Area – Reno, NV

• Data Entry Clerk

  • Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

  Organized, streamlined and maintained confidential information on 3 catalog websites. Worked with lead programmer Organized, streamlined and maintained confidential information on 3 catalog websites. Worked with lead programmer