WHO I AM
MATT KIRNER, 30-YEAR-OLD GRAPHIC/MOTION DESIGNER BASED IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA WITH OVER 10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. GRADUATED S.C.L. WITH A BACHELOR OF ARTS FROM UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO [MEDIA STUDIES MAJOR, MUSIC MINOR]. RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE ADVERTISING INDUSTRY, SEEKING FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT IN A SIMILAR ROLE AS A PRODUCT DESIGNER, OR IN A DIFFERENT CONCENTRATION OF GRAPHIC DESIGN.
WHAT I DO
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER WITH A FOCUS IN ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONAL GRAPHIC DESIGN AND APPAREL DESIGN. 10+ YEARS OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE AND TEAM-WORKING SOFTWARE. EXPERIENCE IN A DESIGN TEAM MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTS WITH VARYING DEADLINES, AND COMMUNICATING IDEAS AND CRITIQUES.
MY WORK
ECLIPSE ADVERTISING • BURBANK, CA • PRODUCTION DESIGNER (MAY 2022 - MAY 2024)
Conceptualizing, planning, and producing graphic design elements to promote media on streaming platforms (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.) and elsewhere, designing for both physical and digital spaces.
ALT.FASHION • VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA • GRAPHIC DESIGNER, APPAREL + MERCH (SEPT 2020 - DEC 2021)
(REMOTE POSITION) Digital production of physical merchandise/apparel from ideation to execution; from initial concepting to creation of production-ready tech packs. Met with clients regularly via video and in-person to discuss their brief/concepts.
BLVD86 • LOS ANGELES, CA • GRAPHIC DESIGNER (CONTRACT) (JAN 2018 - PRESENT)
Direct collaboration with brand creator/owner in creating unique clothing and garments, from ideation to execution. Created viral “BLVD86 SMILE” trucker hat as seen on Jaylen Brown (NBA’s Boston Celtics), Jamal Murray (NBA’s Denver Nuggets), & Fred Taylor (NFL, The Pivot Podcast).
LEGION BEATS • SAN RAFAEL, CA • DIGITAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR (JUL 2016 - SEPT 2020)
Directed creation of branding story, responsible for execution in various social media channels as well as streaming platforms. Other responsibilities included creating social media graphic elements, video production for content on the Legion Beats website, graphic material for promotions and sales, and more.