Hi there! I'm Travis Wagner, a design-focused creative with over a decade of experience in production, packaging, graphic design, illustration, and high-end retail. I enjoy turning brand insights into visually compelling assets that connect with consumers and elevate brand narratives. My approach blends traditional design principles with emerging tools to deliver cohesive brand systems and memorable packaging across digital and physical touchpoints. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop), Procreate, Sora, and MidJourney, and I love blending hands-on craft with AI-powered workflows to create design-driven solutions that enhance storytelling, build recognition, and perform in competitive markets.

Travis Wagner

Hi there! I'm Travis Wagner, a design-focused creative with over a decade of experience in production, packaging, graphic design, illustration, and high-end retail. I enjoy turning brand insights into visually compelling assets that connect with consumers and elevate brand narratives. My approach blends traditional design principles with emerging tools to deliver cohesive brand systems and memorable packaging across digital and physical touchpoints. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop), Procreate, Sora, and MidJourney, and I love blending hands-on craft with AI-powered workflows to create design-driven solutions that enhance storytelling, build recognition, and perform in competitive markets.

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Hi there! I’m Travis Wagner, a design-focused creative with over a decade of experience in production, packaging, graphic design, illustration, and high-end retail. I enjoy turning brand insights into visually compelling assets that connect with consumers and elevate brand narratives. My approach blends traditional design principles with emerging tools to deliver cohesive brand systems and memorable packaging across digital and physical touchpoints.

I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop), Procreate, Sora, and MidJourney, and I love blending hands-on craft with AI-powered workflows to create design-driven solutions that enhance storytelling, build recognition, and perform in competitive markets.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at NATURA / SLUGGERS
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design high-impact digital assets for full-funnel campaigns aligned with brand strategy and performance goals; end-to-end brand visuals from promos, event flyers, paid ads, and web assets to physical touchpoints like toys, billboards, wall murals, packaging, and immersive retail experiences; maintain visual identity across multiple brands; develop cohesive, cross-platform deliverables; translate goals into engaging, performance-driven visuals; collaborate with Marketing and Content teams; scale creative systems; manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments; streamline production workflows; uphold pixel-perfect execution.
Brand Designer at Morning Creatives
January 1, 2018 - Present
Serve as agency graphic designer creating digital ads, social content, and marketing materials for brands including Mercedes and Del Taco; design stickers, QR codes, business cards, and branded collateral for Sweet Threads; lead packaging design and logo rebrand for Prime Hot Sauce; deliver clean, on-brand visuals across a wide range of client needs and formats.
Graphic & Packaging Designer at UBRANDS / SMEAD
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Led end-to-end design for product packaging, label systems, and point-of-sale displays from concept to final production; collaborated with brand managers, marketers, and production teams to ensure designs met brand standards, timelines, and budget constraints; leveraged AI tools and digital workflows to create realistic visuals when physical samples or photography were unavailable; produced mockups and prototypes to clearly communicate design intent to clients and stakeholders; identified opportunities for innovation through market research and trend analysis; maintained high-quality design output while managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment; coordinated with photographers during photoshoots to align packaging storytelling, aesthetics, and brand guidelines.
Operations Manager at Rejuvenation
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Supported daily operations to ensure smooth, efficient store performance; conducted regular audits and reconciliations including UPS, DIAR, and Markdown Audit Reports; maintained organized stockroom systems to maximize efficiency, safety, and productivity; drove sales and profitability through effective management and customer support.
Art Director at Young & Hungry
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Designed advertising and campaign assets for clients including Cowboy Poetry and Tommy’s Margarita Mix; collaborated with art directors and copywriters from concept through final execution; created mockups and prototypes to visually communicate campaign concepts; produced striking digital and print materials, including social graphics, ads, and promotional assets.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Advertising at Academy of Art University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education