I have extensive experience in apparel/textile/accessories graphics with pre and post production.

Eric A. Andam

I have extensive experience in apparel/textile/accessories graphics with pre and post production.

Available to hire

I have extensive experience in apparel/textile/accessories graphics with pre and post production.

Work Experience

Graphic / Textile Designer at Sportek International Inc.
January 1, 2021 - Present
Review, edit and modify customer supplied textile prints; color match to standards and create strike-off files; set up art files for large format printing / dye sublimation; design original textile prints for in-house collection.
Apparel Graphic Designer at A4
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Designed sportswear silhouettes for baseball, basketball and soccer categories.
Graphic / Textile Designer / Production at Lumativ
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Designed and set up artwork and textile prints for headwear featuring illuminated technology. Created tech packs for headwear graphics, textile prints, labels and trims. Operated equipment for production of headwear (Roland UV printer, dye sublimation printer, laser cutter/engraving machine, heat press).
Apparel Graphic Designer / Customization Lead at Maplewood MFG. / Nike
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Designed art for Nike apparel, footwear and accessories. Provided on-site customization for Nike products. Set up and ran customization equipment. Assisted Nike store staff with customer service.
Apparel Graphic Designer / Customization Lead at SET Creative / Nike
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Designed art for Nike apparel, footwear and accessories. Provided on-site customization. Assisted Nike store staff with customer service. Set up and ran customization equipment. Created tech packs for customized Nike apparel. Followed up with vendors regarding production. Created renderings for Nike accounts involving store signage and displays.
Men’s Senior Apparel Graphic Designer at Knockout Jeans
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Designed art for t-shirts, jeans and cut and sew. Designed new body silhouettes for men’s category. Led team in developing new product along with maintaining existing categories with new updates. Communicated ideas effectively and work with production to ensure product is completed to meet deadlines. Created sketches, cads, and details in multiple color ways for each design. Organized and maintained graphic library and information for line guide use.
Men’s / Junior’s Senior Apparel Graphic Designer at Dfusion
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Designed art for t-shirts and cut and sew. Clients include Alloy, Forever 21 and Pac Sun. Led team in developing new product along with maintaining existing categories with new updates. Communicated ideas effectively and work with production to ensure product is completed to meet deadlines. Created sketches, cad s, and details in multiple color ways for each design. Organized and maintained graphic library and information for line guide use.
Men’s / Junior’s Senior Apparel Graphic Designer at Ezekiel
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Led graphic design for both men’s and junior’s categories. Led team in developing new product along with maintaining existing categories. Presented team with new graphic concepts and direction, including new printing techniques and processes. Communicate ideas effectively and work with production to ensure product is completed to meet deadlines. Created sketches, cads, and details in multiple color ways for each design. Organized and maintained graphic library and information. Maintained solid communication with vendors on prototypes and samples. Managed workload and priorities.
Art Director at Five Four
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Designed art for t-shirts, cut and sew, and accessories. Created tech packs for labels, trims, t-shirt graphics, and cut and sew. Followed up with vendors regarding samples; created line sheets, ads, and press kits; involved in conceptual R&D of all products.

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in Graphic Design at Platt College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Fine Arts at Los Angeles City College
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
General Education at California State University of Los Angeles
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods