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Graphic Designer / Art Director / Creative Consultant

I am a senior designer and art director based in Los Angeles with more than 8 years experience in apparel graphic design and all aspects of the product life cycle. 

One of my core strengths is the ability to quickly adapt to new trends and to create original, relevant and authentic art in a broad variety of styles. From logos and lock-ups to prints and patterns.
Other skills include trend analysis, art direction, branding, apparel & accessories design and  typography.

Having worked most of my career in the action sports industry, not only as a designer but also as buyer, gives me great knowledge and understanding from a wholesale as well as retail perspective.

Some of the brands I have worked with:
Globe, Brixton, Eswic, RVCA, VonZipper, Billabong, Alpinestars, Rip Curl, Mambo, Cotton On, General Pants, SurfStitch, Swell, Target

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www.philipbartling.com


Worked on multiple projects ranging from vertical brand concepts to trend reports. This included the following clients:

• Globe, Vonzipper, Brixton, RVCA, Eswic, Target, Cotton On, T-Bar – Created original artwork ranging from logos and lock-ups to prints and patterns

• Swell/SurfStitch & Rip Curl – Developed vertical brand concepts incl. mood/lifestyle boards, brand name options, brand identity (logos and label/trim packages) and style guide

• Cotton On – Prepared a trend report for Cotton On’s German menswear business incl. market research, competitor analysis and micro/macro trends per category. Presented report to executive team with input on growth strategy and product direction

• And/Or Co. – Designed and art directed brand identity, website, catalogue/look book and Summer 2013 line

Design original artwork for Alpinestars’ casual, motocross and cycling lines.

• Market Research/Trend Analysis – Shop and research market for future and current trends. Create visual vibe boards for each season for trending styles, colors, details and washes

• Graphic Design – Create original artwork for mens cut & sew pieces, tees, motocross kits, outerwear and board shorts

• Sampling/Approvals – Create tech packs and oversee all color lab dips and artwork strike off approvals. Communicate quality comments/changes with suppliers

Senior Graphic Designer

Planned, selected and managed mens accessories, surf/skate hardware and consumer electronics for Billabong’s 65+ retail stores in Australia incl. Surf Dive ‘n’ Ski, Surfection and Rush. 

• Planning – Reviewed budgets together with merchandise planner and flowed product by month & sub-category including SKU counts

• Analysis & Reporting – Monitored sales and tracked stock movement. Reviewed performance indicators, e.g. sales, stock levels, profit margins and discount levels. Reacted to changes in demand and identified areas of growth

• Line Selections – Selected seasonal & monthly lines by sub category based on customer demand, market trends and financial budgets. Presented new ranges to senior management and retail managers

• Supplier Negotiations – Negotiated trading terms, target prices and trading margin requirements. Maintained relationships with existing suppliers and sourced new suppliers 

• Delivery & Pricing Confirmations – Confirmed pricing & delivery windows. Maintained each sub-category’s buysheet. Raised production orders and managed suppliers to ensure on time delivery

• Distribution – Distributed/allocated product to retail stores based on geographical and demographical criteria. Liaised with stores and warehouse to ensure timely delivery of stock

• In Store Product Maintenance – Consolidated product, in season swaps, returns. Marked down product and coordinated promotional activities. Liaised with store staff to ensure product supply meets demand

Buyer - Mens Accessories, Surf & Skate Hardware, Consumer Electronics

Designed original artwork as well as cut & sew pieces for General Pants’ vertical surf- and streetwear labels Clockwork, Square One, Delmar, Olas and Pins & Needles. 

• Market Research/Trend Analysis – Went on multiple local and international market research trips to explore current and future trends, colors, washes and fabrics. This included trips to Los Angeles, New York, Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China (Canton Fair)

• Art Direction –Created visual vibe boards for each season for trending styles, colors, details and washes. Put together specific briefs for artwork ranging from logos and lock-ups to prints and patterns

• Graphic Design – Created original artwork and label/trim packages for mens cut & sew pieces, tees, outerwear and board shorts

• Apparel & Accessories Design – Designed mens cut & sew pieces as well as headwear and accessories

• Supplier Negotiations – Handed over tech packs to suppliers and advised on target price, delivery terms & conditions

• Delivery & Pricing Confirmations – Confirmed pricing & delivery windows. Maintained buysheet. Raised production orders

• Sampling/Approvals – Oversaw all prototype samples, color lab dips, fabric swatch and artwork strike off approvals. Communicated quality, fit & styling comments/changes with suppliers

Senior Graphic & Apparel Designer

Designed original artwork as well as cut & sew pieces for brands and licenses such as Maui & Sons, Electric Sunglasses, FIFA, Shakespeare Fishing, The Simpsons, Marvel Comics, Looney Tunes and Peanuts.

Graphic & Apparel Designer

Designed original artwork for Mambo’s mens, kids and Malia Jones lines incl. tech packs.

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Philip Bartling: Graphic Designer / Art Director / Creative Consultant in Los Angeles, CA

Philip Bartling

Freelance (Los Angeles, USA)

Alpinestars (Los Angeles, USA)

Billabong Group (Sydney, Australia)

General Pants Co. (Sydney, Australia)

Hotsprings (Sydney, Australia)

Mambo (Sydney, Australia)

Berufskolleg Fur Gestaltung & Technik

HEAO Limburg Business School