Graphic Designer and Graphic Artist with 13+ years of experience across print and garment graphics, specializing in sports uniforms and branded apparel. I create production-ready artwork and manage color matching, sublimation workflows, and quality control from concept through output.

Chris Davis

Graphic Designer and Graphic Artist with 13+ years of experience across print and garment graphics, specializing in sports uniforms and branded apparel. I create production-ready artwork and manage color matching, sublimation workflows, and quality control from concept through output.

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Graphic Designer and Graphic Artist with 13+ years of experience across print and garment graphics, specializing in sports uniforms and branded apparel. I create production-ready artwork and manage color matching, sublimation workflows, and quality control from concept through output.

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Work Experience

Graphic Design Director at KONNO Inc
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creates and produces sports uniforms and accessories for sports organizations, motor racing teams, and consumer/brand clients (including OVO and Disney). Develops graphics using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for North American clients, with production prepared for sublimation and in-house manufacturing. Provides graphical guidance on sublimation techniques, CMYK color usage, Pantone color matching, and fabric selection. Improves production throughput using automation tools (e.g., roster scripts) and AI-assisted roster creation and picture generation for client approval. Liaises with garment pattern makers, senior leadership, sales team, and clients to create new products while maintaining garment quality through client feedback. Expanded the company by establishing and developing a graphics division to increase output and stabilize production capacity.
Graphic Artist at Dynamic Team Sports
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Produces personalized sports garments for elite teams and institutions using Adobe Illustrator for clients across North America. Supports graphical and production questions related to CMYK colors, Pantone color matching, and fabric requirements. Refines requested artwork with the sales team and clients and confirms artwork labor fees prior to production. Assists the production team (printing, cutting, sewing) from script/underlay stage through Epson roll printing, sublimation, Zund cutting, and full garment sewing.
Screen Printing Assistant at Source Screen Printing
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Assists with general screen press printing operations. Processes artwork using Adobe Creative Suite tools and supports production workflow to meet job requirements.
Head Print Operator & Brand Ambassador at Bottle Cap Media
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Managed printing duties for a 20,000+ custom T-shirt marketing promotion for Sleeman. Trained employees on required printing quality and production speed. Handled general packing, order fulfillment, administration, and support for marketing campaigns.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Capture the Event
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Creates personalized montages and prepares event images using Photoshop. Provides event-day support and prepares digital images for customer purchase.
Production & Graphic Designer at Treat Gifts
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Produces personalized montages for customers while adhering to strict quality control. Uses multiple production machines and ensures production deadlines are met. Utilizes UV printing, engraving, sublimation, sand blasting, and fiber laser techniques to produce high-quality items. Works with the design team to create new product ideas using artwork and Photoshop with creative, minimalist approaches. Achieved experience with major UK gift retailers and global companies such as Etsy and Amazon.
Printing Artist & Graphic Designer at Magnus Pen Corp
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Performs general screen press printing. Sets up and troubleshoots screen printing machines to meet production deadlines. Prints t-shirts, shopping bags, rucksacks, and lunchboxes for Canadian and US firms while maintaining strict quality control. Provides artwork assistance using CorelDraw.
Graphic Designer at Powrofyou.com
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Creates original digital media for front-end user applications and assists the team with graphic design queries. Designs the end interface for the Powr of You iOS and Android apps. Produces updated and enhanced graphical media including website and social media assets.
Design Manager at UKDCM/OG Clothing
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Manages online business operations, including designing and creating websites. Handles in-store business management and delegates garment designs with customers. Creates digital, print, and promotional media for all business activities. Designs and prints high-quality fabric designs on garments according to customer requirements. Delegates B2B and customer transactions for design work and administrative tasks.

Education

BSC Product Design Degree (Second class honors) at University of Northampton
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
HND Product Design (Pass) at University of Northampton
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
National Diploma in 3D Design (Pass) at Hertford Regional College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services