Hi, I’m Phil Holmes—a Logo/Brand Designer with 30+ years of experience as a Creative Director, Art Director, and designer of all things print and digital media. I get up to speed quickly, translate what clients think they want into what they actually need, and I don’t require babysitting. I’m easy to get along with and I don’t like drama. I can lead a creative team and I’m a calming influence when things get crazy. I’m passionate about good design. Good design captivates, inspires, and motivates. It’s smart and strategic, creates awareness through engagement, and tells a true, authentic story that connects with people. It’s finely crafted communications that are as attractive as they are effective, and I believe everyone deserves good design.…

Phil Holmes

Hi, I’m Phil Holmes—a Logo/Brand Designer with 30+ years of experience as a Creative Director, Art Director, and designer of all things print and digital media. I get up to speed quickly, translate what clients think they want into what they actually need, and I don’t require babysitting. I’m easy to get along with and I don’t like drama. I can lead a creative team and I’m a calming influence when things get crazy. I’m passionate about good design. Good design captivates, inspires, and motivates. It’s smart and strategic, creates awareness through engagement, and tells a true, authentic story that connects with people. It’s finely crafted communications that are as attractive as they are effective, and I believe everyone deserves good design.…

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Hi, I’m Phil Holmes—a Logo/Brand Designer with 30+ years of experience as a Creative Director, Art Director, and designer of all things print and digital media. I get up to speed quickly, translate what clients think they want into what they actually need, and I don’t require babysitting. I’m easy to get along with and I don’t like drama. I can lead a creative team and I’m a calming influence when things get crazy.

I’m passionate about good design. Good design captivates, inspires, and motivates. It’s smart and strategic, creates awareness through engagement, and tells a true, authentic story that connects with people. It’s finely crafted communications that are as attractive as they are effective, and I believe everyone deserves good design.

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Work Experience

Creative Director/Owner at Phil Holmes Design
January 1, 2009 - Present
Built a successful design business from a single account to a thriving agency with over 200 clients. Increased revenue over 40% each year for the first four years of business. Designed hundreds of successful logos and brand identity systems for clients big and small. Brought agency-level design services to small business by reducing overhead and simplifying processes.
Creative Director/Art Director at Gold Coast Graphics
January 1, 2009 - October 17, 2025
Created in-house graphic design department for label manufacturer. Made department self-sufficient and profitable in first six months. Hired and managed creative teams. Produced all creative work from concept to completion.
Creative Director/Art Director at Nostrum
January 1, 2007 - October 17, 2025
Served as Creative Director for busy boutique ad agency. Led creative teams with emphasis on acquiring new business in local area. Increased revenue by winning new accounts locally – Port of Long Beach, Long Beach Transit, Long Beach City College, and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Interfaced directly with clients and prospective clients on all new projects and pitches. Produced lion’s share of creative work as Senior Art Director.
Art Director/Senior Designer at Cummings Advertising & Design
January 1, 2001 - October 17, 2025
Worked closely with creative director to understand parameters and objectives of projects. Teamed up with copywriters to brainstorm and concept solutions. Directed photographers, illustrators, and designers to ensure quality execution of concepts. Oversaw final production of deliverables including hand-off to print and press checks.
Creative Director/Owner at Phil Holmes Design
January 1, 2009 - Present
Built a successful design business from a single account to a thriving agency with over 200 clients. Increased revenue over 40% each year for the first four years of business. Designed hundreds of successful logos and brand identity systems for clients big and small. Brought agency-level design services to small business by reducing overhead and simplifying processes.
Creative Director/Art Director at Gold Coast Graphics
December 31, 2009 - October 17, 2025
Created in-house graphic design department for label manufacturer. Made department self-sufficient and profitable in first six months. Hired and managed creative teams. Produced all creative work from concept to completion.
Creative Director/Art Director at Nostrum
December 31, 2007 - October 17, 2025
Served as Creative Director for busy boutique ad agency. Led creative teams with emphasis on acquiring new business in local area. Increased revenue by winning new accounts locally – Port of Long Beach, Long Beach Transit, Long Beach City College, and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Interfaced directly with clients and prospective clients on all new projects and pitches. Produced lion’s share of creative work as Senior Art Director.
Art Director/Senior Designer at Cummings Advertising & Design
December 31, 2001 - October 17, 2025
Worked closely with creative director to understand parameters and objectives of projects. Teamed up with copywriters to brainstorm and concept solutions. Directed photographers, illustrators, and designers to ensure quality execution of concepts. Oversaw final production of deliverables including hand-off to print and press checks.

Education

Graphic Design Certificate at Platt College, School of Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
Associate Degree at Orange Coast College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Certificate in Graphic Design at Platt College, School of Graphic Design
January 1, 1994 - October 17, 2025
Associate Degree at Orange Coast College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services