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Michael Kim

Art Director at URBAN ARMOR GEAR, LLC
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Michael Kim, a seasoned Art Director with 4 years of experience in branding, graphic design, and web development, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
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Location
Tustin, California, United States, US
Skills
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Graphics
  • Graphic Design
  • Branding And Identity
  • Web Design
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Michael Kim, Art Director at Urban Armor Gear, LLC, is a seasoned creative leader with a proven track record of driving brand growth and visual excellence. With expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, graphic design, branding, and identity, he has successfully launched multiple brands in consumer electronics, leveraging his skills in packaging, marketing, and web design. Holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, Michael brings a unique blend of artistic vision and technical expertise to his work. Throughout his career, Michael has demonstrated a passion for creative problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation. As a Creative Director at Exio, he consulted with portfolio companies, providing creative services that drove business results. His experience as a Sr. Designer at Connect2 Brands and Art Director at Incipio Group has equipped him with a deep understanding of branding, packaging, and marketing strategies. With a strong foundation in graphic design, branding, and visual communication, Michael Kim is a versatile and accomplished creative professional with a proven ability to drive business success through innovative design solutions.

Experience

  • URBAN ARMOR GEAR, LLC
    • Art Director
      • Mar 2020 - Present

  • EXOIO
    • Creative Director
      • May 2019 - Feb 2020

      Consulted with portfolio companies assisting them with branding, marketing, and creative development. Provided creative services such as brand and rebrand creation, ecommerce front end solutions, packaging development and design, environmental design, and more.

  • Connect2 Brands
    • Sr. Designer
      • Sep 2018 - May 2019

      Worked with a specialized product team to launch 3 new brands in consumer electronics. From branding, packaging, and marketing, we successfully launched into ecommerce and retail markets.

  • Incipio Group
    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Art Director
      • May 2017 - Sep 2018

      Balance daily tasks and execute creative project while overseeing the creative design team within the company. Work directly with the creative director, creative managers, and marketing director to launch campaigns within the brands under incipio group.

    • Senior Graphic Designer
      • Sep 2013 - May 2017

      Worked with all brands under Incipio Group. Communicated with marketing, project managers, sales, and upper management to execute a wide range of creative assets across multiple platforms. I was responsible for designing packaging, marketing material, tradeshow assets, web and app design, and more.

  • LF Stores
    • Marina Del Ray, CA
    • Web/Graphic Designer
      • May 2012 - Sep 2013
      • Marina Del Ray, CA

      Redesigned and coded company website with the most current web development standard practices, leading to significantly faster load times and cross-browser compatibility. Worked directly with managers and directors to create store collateral, digital and print advertisement, and company packaging design. Worked in marketing to design and execute e-mail campaigns on a weekly basis. Assisted in shooting/processing photos for products.

  • Foreign Exchange Inc.
    • Santa Fe Springs, CA
    • Graphic Designer
      • Oct 2009 - Dec 2010
      • Santa Fe Springs, CA

      Assisted in the graphic design department, working closely to the Art Director. Designed graphics for screen printing production. researched and created fashion/color forecasts for the design department. Assisted in the environmental design team with graphics for retail stores.

  • Overnight Prints
    • Santa Ana, CA
    • Graphic Designer/File Support
      • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006
      • Santa Ana, CA

      Assisted in pre-production and customer support teams. Prepared digital print files and output to print production. Involved customer service for proofs, time deadlines and billing.

Education

  • 2005 - 2012
    California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design

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