Experience

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  Blockade Labs

  • Director of Product Design

    • May 2024 - Present

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  John Irwin Design

  • Art Director and Principal

    • 2006 - Present

    • Founded John Irwin Design to provide personalized, high quality design services.• Full service agency with projects ranging in scope from international-selling album packaging to small business branding to scalable web solutions for large and small businesses.

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  Scorpion

  • United States
  • Advertising Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Director of Design

    • Jul 2019 - May 2024

    Led a team of designers to create high-quality, user-centric websites for franchise and hospital clients. Ensured designs met enterprise standards and exceeded client expectations. Managed team output, provided creative direction, and tracked progress. Enhanced department efficiency by updating processes and contributing to delivery leadership initiatives. Fostered client communication and collaboration across teams. Guided team members' professional development, promoting growth and skill advancement.

  • Senior Designer

    • Jun 2015 - Jul 2019

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  Factory Effex

  • Valencia, CA

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    • Jan 2011 - Jun 2015
    • Valencia, CA

    • Conceptualize, design, and layout yearly product catalog.• Art direct product photo shoots.• Design, develop, update and maintain e-commerce website.• Conceptualize and execute print and digital marketing campaigns.• Develop seasonal branding for race team vehicle fleets.• Design officially licensed product for major brands such as Honda, Yamaha, Monster Energy, and Rockstar Energy Drink.• Proof production artwork completed by graphic designers and production artists.

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  Hi Torque Publications

  • Graphic Designer / Art Director

    • Mar 2008 - Nov 2010

    Develop and produce design systems and layouts for international, monthly publications to keep them clear, concise, current, and relevant. Create and program websites as extensions of print publications. Responsible for art direction, maintaining brand identity, and consistently meeting deadlines in fast-paced environment.

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  Inhance Media

  • Lead Graphic Designer

    • Jun 2006 - Feb 2008

    Develop interactive web applications for independent artists. Responsible for planning & developing robust, feature-rich web applications with a clean, easy-to-use interface. In charge of creating printed collateral for clients and marketing support items.