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Hi, I’m Pat Foster—a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with over 20 years of experience delivering innovative design solutions across diverse industries. I specialize in branding, marketing, and product design, pairing strong visual storytelling with practical project management to help brands stand out.
I thrive on collaboration, maintain brand consistency across digital and print, and enjoy turning complex ideas into clean, compelling visuals. When I’m not designing, I love mentoring teams, refining guidelines, and delivering high-quality work on tight timelines.
Work Experience
In-house Graphic Designer/Brand Manager at Vita Planning & Landscape Architecture
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024Led branding compliance across all deliverables, maintaining Vita's brand standards. Curated and managed a large image library to support marketing materials. Upgraded template library and created guidelines for package creation. Maintained the website and designed promotional materials for digital and print. Collaborated on design guidelines and project deliverables for clients worldwide.
Senior Production Designer at Taphandles LLC
July 1, 2016 - December 1, 2020Developed production-ready design specifications and collaborated with project managers and industrial design teams to deliver custom marketing products. Created 2D and 3D designs for major brands and managed manufacturing communications. Conducted quality control to ensure accuracy of final deliverables.
Freelance Graphic Artist at Self-employed
June 1, 2000 - PresentDesigned logos, packaging, and marketing assets for clients including Disney, Patagonia, Vans, and Outside Lands, maintaining strong brand consistency. Prepared production-ready files for award-winning board games and promotional campaigns, working closely with printers and creative teams. Created cohesive brand identities and marketing materials across multiple industries, including style guides and multi-platform assets. Managed client communication, timelines, and project tasks independently, delivering high-quality work on tight deadlines.
Art Director / Shop Co-Manager at Proof Lab
October 1, 2011 - August 1, 2015Created nationally recognized graphics and brand concepts for products. Managed private label apparel design, significantly contributing to revenue. Developed marketing and fundraising campaigns for community outreach initiatives.
Art Director / Sales Representative at Smoothill Skateboard Distributors
April 1, 1998 - August 1, 2012Drove sales growth by 60-70% by designing marketing materials that enhanced corporate identity and sales strategies. Established and maintained relationships with over 800 domestic retail locations.
Founder / Owner at Uncle Punk Productions
May 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Created custom apparel and marketing materials for the music and action sports industries. Developed corporate identity and marketing strategies for a fictitious clothing line that became a successful venture. Managed production and established relationships with manufacturers and retailers.
Education
Certified Graphic Designer at UC Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing
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