I am a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience building authentic visual brands across apparel, print, and digital platforms. I combine strong conceptual design with hands-on illustration and brand storytelling, delivering cohesive brand identities and compelling visuals.…

Brian Zager

I am a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience building authentic visual brands across apparel, print, and digital platforms. I combine strong conceptual design with hands-on illustration and brand storytelling, delivering cohesive brand identities and compelling visuals.…

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I am a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience building authentic visual brands across apparel, print, and digital platforms.

I combine strong conceptual design with hands-on illustration and brand storytelling, delivering cohesive brand identities and compelling visuals.

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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Tactics
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Oversaw all elements of brand identity; established updated brand look and guide; created all graphic assets for email, website and SMS; contributed to private label graphics, trims, labels and packaging.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at [BKZ|GRFX]
January 1, 2010 - October 27, 2025
Freelance design and illustration. Creation of original graphic content for clients including brand identities, graphics for apparel, print & online collateral, original illustrations. Notable clients include Patagonia Inc., Mt. Bachelor, Bass Pro Shops, and 10 Barrel Brewing.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Tokyo Starfish
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Took over design of full apparel line. Design and layout of graphics for hats, shirts and cuts. Decided on embellishment of each piece and colorway. Helped with hard goods package design. Designed magazine ads.
Graphic Designer/Art Director at Outdoor Oregon Magazine (formerly BendOR Magazine)
April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Responsibilities include organizing and laying out all articles and ads for monthly print deadlines. Edit photos for print. Create and maintain brand identity of magazine. Create original logos and graphics for feature articles.
Graphic Design Intern at OKAY!! OKA Y!!
May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
Created graphic assets for print and web for various clients. Put together presentation decks for marketing purposes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Studio Art) at University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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