Travis Knight

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator / Designer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2021 - Present
Create editorial, concept, and product illustrations. Provide pitch artwork for film and entertainment industry. Produce artwork for music and film promotion. Work featured in Fangoria, Washington Post, and Communication Arts. Clients have included FX Network, Netflix, Target, Lucasfilm, DC Comics.
Art Director at Sockwell
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Responsible for creating the visual tone for the brand, packaging design, and creation of marketing campaigns and assets. Leads art direction for social media and direct-to-consumer marketing. Involved in planning and direction of photoshoots. Oversees management of freelance talent and service vendors.
Art Director at Chattanooga Film Fest
January 1, 2016 - Present
Created the festival brand and identity. Creates the visual look and tone for each festival year. Manages team of designers and festival organizers in the creation of all design and digital assets, festival merch, signage, and event website.
Designer/Front-end Developer/Illustrator at Simple Focus
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Created illustrations for use in website designs, marketing campaigns, web and mobile applications, and games. Collaborated with copywriters, strategists, and back-end developers on website strategy and design.
Designer/Front-end Developer at Papercut Interactive
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Responsible for design and front-end development as part of an agency creative team. Provided clients in various industries with website strategy, design, and development. Worked with internal stakeholders to establish the agency’s visual brand.
MC/Organizer at Top Con Design Conference
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Hosted and helped organize Chattanooga’s first annual creative and design-focused conference with 200+ attendees.
Graphic Designer at Mohawk Industries
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Graphic Designer. Worked with department managers to craft and present messaging to over 40,000 employees using a range of print and digital media types.
Graphic Designer at True North Custom Media
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Graphic Designer. Worked with a national sales team to create print publications for more than 500 clients in the healthcare industry. Responsible for reprint publications. Used the Adobe Digital Publishing suite to design monthly “MD News” iPad editions.
Freelance Illustrator / Designer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Create editorial, concept, and product illustrations. Provide pitch artwork for film and entertainment industry. Produce artwork for music and film promotion. Work featured in Fangoria, Washington Post, and Communication Arts. Clients have included FX Network, Netflix, Target, Lucasfilm, DC Comics.
Art Director/Designer/Brand Manager at Sockwell
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Responsible for creating the visual tone for the brand, packaging design, and creation of marketing campaigns and assets. Leads art direction for social media and direct to consumer marketing. Involved in planning and direction of photoshoots. Oversees management of freelance talent and service vendors.

Education

Graphic Design & Art Education at Chattanooga State Community College
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Graphic Design & Art Education at Chattanooga State Community College
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services