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Lead Designer

Hello, my name is Brian Solis - I'm a hard working, passionate, goal oriented designer with 10+ years of creative direction and involvement. Driven to build strong branding through great designs and creative brand programs. 
Having worked for over a decade as a design consultant has given me the experience to apply my various skill-sets I've learned through years engaging with a variety of clients. My goal is to build strong graphics and capture meaningful work, based on strategic thinking and planning.
Experienced knowledge in graphic design, creative direction, sales, key marketing, production, and clothing / accessory design. Strong background in the clothing industry, overseas manufacturing, sourcing and production.
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Lead graphic design and consultant for mens clothing brand. Create layouts for print magazine 
advertising and online social media campaigns. Facilitate communication with staff to forecast 
seasonal trends and line sheets. Create labels, trim, packaging, stickers and other items for collateral and POP. Manage tech-pack CAD production with various vendors and suppliers. Clients include: Zumiez, Ron Jon and other surf specialty stores.

Lead Designer and Brand Manager for contemporary clothing manufacturer. In charge of designing print graphics for all in-house and contract clothing labels. Lead Designer for back packs, headwear and accessories. Create P.O.P. and collateral for various in-house brands. Handle production tech-pack CADs & orders. Oversee quarterly production budget and planning. Trend forecasting. Manage Social Media postings and create online advertising campaigns for upcoming events. Website layout and management for online retail, utilizing CSS, Shopify, BigCartel & WordPress.

Design Director

Designed capsule collection of Hats and Shirts to compliment their current accessories line.

Graphic Design Consultant

Create custom website graphics and online promotional items for several medical clinics. Assisted clients with Social Media and SEO marketing.

Graphic Designer & SEO/Social Media Management

Create graphics for printable goods, woven labels and hangtags / key chains. Designed  patterns for bulk material manufacturing.

Create designs for labels and trim pieces. Design T-shirt graphics and pattern graphics for cut-n-sew projects.

Freelance graphic design for Nike special projects. The "DNA" project was designed for special Asian and European markets.

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer and Manager for a multi-faceted brand founded by Andy Howell. We worked with multiple clients as well as creating our own in-house brand. Designed collateral (stickers/catalogs) for trade shows and graphics for tradeshow booths & displays.
Managed a team of 3 creative interns.

Clients include: Target, Claire's, Urban Outfitters, MTV and More!

Brian Solis: Lead Designer in San Diego, CA

Brian Solis

Thrilla Krew

HNRS / Honor Roll Distribution

Piecemaker / Weiguo Solutions

Einstein Industries

Elm Headwear

Quintin

Nike, Inc.

Egg Projects

Snap On / Mitchell1

Coleman College

Southwestern College