I'm Zac Calbert, founder and lead designer at Utilitarian Design, a design and marketing studio specializing in bold, high-impact marketing concepts. I focus on hand-crafted art, graphic design, and brand development from concept through production. Based in Sonora, CA, I love helping established businesses reach new audiences through smart branding, packaging, and digital campaigns. Since 2016 I’ve run a commercial print operation in Sonora and I’m looking to expand my client base or take on a full-time role with a forward-thinking team.

Zac Calbert

I'm Zac Calbert, founder and lead designer at Utilitarian Design, a design and marketing studio specializing in bold, high-impact marketing concepts. I focus on hand-crafted art, graphic design, and brand development from concept through production. Based in Sonora, CA, I love helping established businesses reach new audiences through smart branding, packaging, and digital campaigns. Since 2016 I’ve run a commercial print operation in Sonora and I’m looking to expand my client base or take on a full-time role with a forward-thinking team.

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I’m Zac Calbert, founder and lead designer at Utilitarian Design, a design and marketing studio specializing in bold, high-impact marketing concepts. I focus on hand-crafted art, graphic design, and brand development from concept through production.

Based in Sonora, CA, I love helping established businesses reach new audiences through smart branding, packaging, and digital campaigns. Since 2016 I’ve run a commercial print operation in Sonora and I’m looking to expand my client base or take on a full-time role with a forward-thinking team.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Print Production at Foothill Business Cards
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Led creative for a woman-owned, mission-driven sun-protective clothing brand. Developed sales presentations that led to multinational Costco distribution. Textile print design and garment production management. Website / Ecommerce Management. Email marketing. Catalog layout. Product photography.
Graphic Artist / Production Manager at UV SKINZ
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Graphic design and production management for a sun-protective clothing brand. Textile print design and garment production oversight. Website / Ecommerce Management. Product photography and print production coordination.
Designer / Owner at Utilitarian Design
January 1, 2007 - Present
Lead designer creating printed marketing materials, forms and stationery, developing brands and event marketing. Introduced web design to company services. Managed all customer design work and all print production. Eventually acquired the company and continued growth and branding work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art/Graphic Design at California State University, Long Beach
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail