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Hello! I'm Eric Hosford, a graphic designer and illustrator with over 18 years of experience creating thoughtful, engaging visual work across digital and print. My background spans creative direction, brand identity, and campaign design, illustration, and installation. I’ve worked both independently and collaboratively with teams to bring ideas to life from concept through final production. I’ve partnered with a wide range of clients, from major brands like Wayfair, Bloomberg, and MTV to startups and agencies, helping translate ideas into compelling visual solutions. I hold a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts and am skilled in tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and vector animation.…Hello! I'm Eric Hosford, a graphic designer and illustrator with over 18 years of experience creating thoughtful, engaging visual work across digital and print. My background spans creative direction, brand identity, and campaign design, illustration, and installation. I’ve worked both independently and collaboratively with teams to bring ideas to life from concept through final production. I’ve partnered with a wide range of clients, from major brands like Wayfair, Bloomberg, and MTV to startups and agencies, helping translate ideas into compelling visual solutions. I hold a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts and am skilled in tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and vector animation.

Eric Hosford

Illustrator, Art Director, Graphic Designer, +3

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Hello! I'm Eric Hosford, a graphic designer and illustrator with over 18 years of experience creating thoughtful, engaging visual work across digital and print. My background spans creative direction, brand identity, and campaign design, illustration, and installation. I’ve worked both independently and collaboratively with teams to bring ideas to life from concept through final production. I’ve partnered with a wide range of clients, from major brands like Wayfair, Bloomberg, and MTV to startups and agencies, helping translate ideas into compelling visual solutions. I hold a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts and am skilled in tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and vector animation.…Hello! I'm Eric Hosford, a graphic designer and illustrator with over 18 years of experience creating thoughtful, engaging visual work across digital and print. My background spans creative direction, brand identity, and campaign design, illustration, and installation. I’ve worked both independently and collaboratively with teams to bring ideas to life from concept through final production. I’ve partnered with a wide range of clients, from major brands like Wayfair, Bloomberg, and MTV to startups and agencies, helping translate ideas into compelling visual solutions. I hold a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts and am skilled in tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and vector animation.

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Hello! I’m Eric Hosford, a graphic designer and illustrator with over 18 years of experience creating thoughtful, engaging visual work across digital and print. My background spans creative direction, brand identity, and campaign design, illustration, and installation. I’ve worked both independently and collaboratively with teams to bring ideas to life from concept through final production. I’ve partnered with a wide range of clients, from major brands like Wayfair, Bloomberg, and MTV to startups and agencies, helping translate ideas into compelling visual solutions. I hold a BFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts and am skilled in tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and vector animation.

Skills

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Editorial Illustration

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Self-employed (Freelance)

May 1, 2007 - Present

Partner with clients and creative teams to define project goals and deliver visual solutions. Design logos, illustrations, storyboards, and campaign assets for digital and print. Produce work independently or collaboratively from concept through final production.

Senior Graphic Artist at Storyboard That

November 1, 2020 - March 1, 2026

Illustrate, animate, and program posable and customizable characters and scenes. Produce and manage conference booth assets viewed by +10,000 attendees annually. Lead creative for social media and email campaigns resulting in increased engagement across digital channels. Record and upload company videos to YouTube. Contributed to company re-branding, including visual identity and website design.

Art Director at Rocketdog Creative Studios

May 1, 2010 - August 1, 2018

Head designer and illustrator for campaigns, pitches, and client deliverables. Direct photo and video shoots (4–5 annually). Collaborate with clients and creatives across animation, photography, and web. Manage production workflow and final asset delivery. Oversee shared studio operations and office coordination.

Freelance Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Self-employed

May 1, 2007 - Present

Partner with clients and creative teams to define project goals and deliver visual solutions; design logos, illustrations, storyboards, and campaign assets for digital and print; produce work independently or collaboratively from concept through final production.