I am a California native and I have always been talented with Art and Computers. I have an Associates Degree in Design but I gained all of my real knowledge and skill of Apparel Design by working and striving in this competitive industry.
Over the past 5 years of my career I have realized that the success of my clients is crucial to my own success. That is why I always consider the current trends in apparel design to create your vision while keeping your profit margins in mind.
Resume
Qualifications
• Developing and establishing brand identity
• Contributing to some of the most established brands in the industry
• Market/trend research and development of clothing lines
• Current with all MMA, Lifestyle, Surf, Skate and Street trends
• Proficient in creating licensed artwork
• 8 years of graphic and illustration experience
• Guru level experience in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop on Mac and PC
• Creative typography skills
Current Clientele
• Hayabusa Fightwear
• NewBreed Gear
• 951 Clothing
Past Clientele
• Silver Star Casting Co.
• MMA Elite
• Hybrid Tees
• Fifth Sun
• Kid Dangerous
• and many others...Duties include
• Working In-house and from home
• Drawing designs by hand and editing them digitally in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Creating Tech packs and Digital presentations of finished designs to fit garment specifications
• Working in teams and collaborating ideas
• Researching current trends to deliver work that would have the greatest monetary return
• Delivering quality work within strict time schedules
Thank you for your consideration,
Matt D. Williams
925.787.9501
