I am Thomas Loyd, a dedicated graphic designer with years of experience in branding, custom typography, and marketing design. I've worked extensively with Adobe Creative Suite tools, specializing in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and Acrobat. My passion lies in creating compelling visual identities and layouts that resonate with audiences and elevate brands. Over the years, I've gained hands-on experience across various industries, including HVAC controls, creative marketing, and military logistics. This diverse background enriches my creative approach, allowing me to deliver innovative and practical design solutions. I continuously expand my skills using AI tools like Chat GPT, Midjourney, and Runway to stay at the forefront of design technology.…

Thomas Loyd

I am Thomas Loyd, a dedicated graphic designer with years of experience in branding, custom typography, and marketing design. I've worked extensively with Adobe Creative Suite tools, specializing in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and Acrobat. My passion lies in creating compelling visual identities and layouts that resonate with audiences and elevate brands. Over the years, I've gained hands-on experience across various industries, including HVAC controls, creative marketing, and military logistics. This diverse background enriches my creative approach, allowing me to deliver innovative and practical design solutions. I continuously expand my skills using AI tools like Chat GPT, Midjourney, and Runway to stay at the forefront of design technology.…

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I am Thomas Loyd, a dedicated graphic designer with years of experience in branding, custom typography, and marketing design. I’ve worked extensively with Adobe Creative Suite tools, specializing in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and Acrobat. My passion lies in creating compelling visual identities and layouts that resonate with audiences and elevate brands.

Over the years, I’ve gained hands-on experience across various industries, including HVAC controls, creative marketing, and military logistics. This diverse background enriches my creative approach, allowing me to deliver innovative and practical design solutions. I continuously expand my skills using AI tools like Chat GPT, Midjourney, and Runway to stay at the forefront of design technology.

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Work Experience

HVAC Technician / Building Controls / Installer at Cooper Oates Air Conditioning
April 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Worked on HVAC systems focusing on building controls and installation at Cooper Oates Air Conditioning, applying technical skills in building environment systems.
Production Design / Marketing / Advertising at Mercenary Creative Group
April 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Engaged in production design, marketing, and advertising activities, contributing to brand promotion and creative project execution.
Landing Support Specialist / Logistician / Helicopter External Load Rigger at United States Marine Corps
November 1, 2014 - August 29, 2025
Served as a Landing Support Specialist, Logistician, and Helicopter External Load Rigger with honorable discharge, responsible for critical operations support and logistics management.
Freelance Branding, Logo Design, Custom Typography at Thomas Loyd Designs
April 1, 2022 - Present
Providing freelance services focused on branding, logo creation, and custom typography, leveraging expertise in graphic design and digital tools to serve varied clients.
Hvac Technician / Building Controls / Installer at Cooper Oates Air Conditioning
April 1, 2025 - August 29, 2025
Installed and maintained HVAC systems with a focus on building controls, contributing to efficient climate control solutions between April 2024 and April 2025.
Production Design / Marketing / Advertising at Mercenary Creative Group
April 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Worked on marketing and advertising production design, supporting creative campaigns and branding efforts between March 2023 and April 2024.
Landing Support Specialist / Logistician / Helicopter External Load Rigger at United States Marine Corps
November 1, 2014 - August 29, 2025
Performed roles in landing support, logistics, and helicopter external load rigging, supporting military operations with an honorable discharge after service.

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts Graphic Design at Academy of Art University, San Francisco
January 11, 2021 - August 6, 2025

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Manufacturing, Government, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics
    uniE621 Beer Packaging
    Objective The main objective for this project was to create a box for a six pack of beer for their resembling existing larger cans but make them to fit smaller 12 oz cans. Design To use the same look and feel of the existing design of the can and use what they have already to create a box for 12 oz cans. This product was created to be sold in grocery stores and other similar companies that sell beer in Northern California.…
    uniE621 Hope In Design
    Objective The goal of this infographic campaign is to raise public awareness about the deteriorating state of water in California’s lakes due to prolonged drought, agricultural runoff, and climate change. Many of these lakes—once recreational and ecological hubs—are now shrinking, contaminated, or drying up altogether. This campaign seeks to inform Californians about the urgency of the issue while encouraging conservation and policy support. Design The infographic will feature a vertically scrolling visual journey titled “Where the Water Went”, combining stylized lake maps, before-and-after satellite views, and key statistics (e.g. water levels, salinity, biodiversity loss). A cool, desaturated palette with warm accent colors will symbolize depletion and urgency. Layered iconography and brief narrative callouts will guide the viewer emotionally and intellectually, ending with actionable steps (water conservation, support legislation, community initiatives).…
    uniE621 Design In Music
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    uniE621 Clarity In Type
    OBJECTIVE To create an educational yet visually rich book that both honors the historical craft of letterpress and serves as a modern, accessible guide for enthusiasts, designers, and printmakers. The objective is to demystify the letterpress process through clear instruction, visual storytelling, and an aesthetic that reflects the tactile beauty of the medium itself. DESIGN The design of the book draws directly from the spirit of letterpress: structured, hands-on, and deeply textural. The layout is built on strong grids, mirroring the mechanical precision of printing presses, while generous white space allows the content to breathe—just like type on a press bed. High-resolution macro photography highlights the texture of ink on paper, deep impressions, and movable type, while technical illustrations break down the mechanics of each press component in a clean, diagrammatic style. Spot color printing (ideally in Pantone reds, blacks, or metallics) and debossed chapter openers reinforce the tactile experience. Throughout, the book balances reverence for tradition with a contemporary design sensibility, acting as both a tribute and a toolkit for anyone curious about the enduring craft of letterpress.…
    uniE621 Art In Writing
    OBJECTIVE My concept and challenge behind the book as a whole will be based on the history of calligraphy, but will communicate through my own style and exploration of handwritten words with Japanese ink and brush, nib pens, flat modern Pilot pens, and large size paint brushes on a bigger scale. Some will have a traditional straight forward style, while other examples will have a mixture of calligraphy and graffiti style. All styles will tie into its roots and will evoke the viewer to have the want to explore on their own. DESIGN The main message I want to get across to the audience, is that old and unique ways of calligraphy are still used and created, but not as much in present time. And the more the artform is practiced, the more people will create it experimentally. You just have to put in the time and effort. The take away for the audience is to view what examples created and researched and to have the want to research on their own.…