Hi, I’m Alison Swing. I’m a graphic designer and art director with over 16 years of experience creating bold, culturally informed visuals for fashion, music, and lifestyle brands. I’ve been based in Berlin for eight years, building cross-market branding and production workflows for international clients while staying connected to my Los Angeles roots. I thrive on translating ideas into cohesive visual concepts, leading creative direction, and delivering merch graphics, brand identities, and print-ready assets. I’m open to full-time or freelance collaborations and enjoy partnering closely with teams to bring bold concepts to life across events, apparel, and digital platforms.

Alison Swing

Hi, I’m Alison Swing. I’m a graphic designer and art director with over 16 years of experience creating bold, culturally informed visuals for fashion, music, and lifestyle brands. I’ve been based in Berlin for eight years, building cross-market branding and production workflows for international clients while staying connected to my Los Angeles roots. I thrive on translating ideas into cohesive visual concepts, leading creative direction, and delivering merch graphics, brand identities, and print-ready assets. I’m open to full-time or freelance collaborations and enjoy partnering closely with teams to bring bold concepts to life across events, apparel, and digital platforms.

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Hi, I’m Alison Swing. I’m a graphic designer and art director with over 16 years of experience creating bold, culturally informed visuals for fashion, music, and lifestyle brands. I’ve been based in Berlin for eight years, building cross-market branding and production workflows for international clients while staying connected to my Los Angeles roots.

I thrive on translating ideas into cohesive visual concepts, leading creative direction, and delivering merch graphics, brand identities, and print-ready assets. I’m open to full-time or freelance collaborations and enjoy partnering closely with teams to bring bold concepts to life across events, apparel, and digital platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Art Director & Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2009 - Present
Developed branding for international event series across Los Angeles, Berlin, and Sydney, creating cohesive visual identities tailored to multiple markets. Designed promotional materials such as posters, flyers, and digital assets for numerous events. Collaborated closely with clients to translate their vision into impactful visual concepts for a variety of projects.
Graphic Designer at tokidoki
January 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025
Led creative direction for apparel, accessories, and merchandise lines, managing concept development, graphic design, and production preparation to maintain brand consistency. Designed and produced toy packaging concepts from ideation to production-ready files. Collaborated with high-profile global brands including Sanrio, Barbie, Marvel, and Karl Lagerfeld, ensuring designs adhered to strict licensing and brand guidelines. Contributed to pitch decks and creative proposals for collaborations with Disney, Star Wars, and Daft Punk.
Art Director, Co-founder + Lead Designer at Dig Deeper
January 1, 2022 - September 4, 2025
Co-founded and co-curated an independent event series featuring local and international DJs. Art directed all visual aspects of the brand, developing cohesive visuals for posters, social media content, merchandise, and event installations to enhance brand presence and audience engagement.
Junior Graphic Designer at Multeepurpose Clothing Company
January 1, 2010 - September 4, 2025
Designed T-shirt graphics aligned with current trends and the brand’s visual identity. Led branding efforts for an in-house café, including logo design, signage, and front-of-house visual elements to strengthen customer experience.

Education

Highschool Diploma at Moorpark Highschool
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services