Senior Designer and Art Director with 18 years of experience creating engaging work for agencies, brands, and startups. Skilled in art direction, brand identity development, and visual storytelling across digital, print, and environmental experiences. Experienced leading design and campaign execution end-to-end—from concept and rebranding through production, motion, and performance optimization. Passionate about creating customizable, story-driven visuals that improve learning, engagement, and subscription growth.…

Eric Hosford

Senior Designer and Art Director with 18 years of experience creating engaging work for agencies, brands, and startups. Skilled in art direction, brand identity development, and visual storytelling across digital, print, and environmental experiences. Experienced leading design and campaign execution end-to-end—from concept and rebranding through production, motion, and performance optimization. Passionate about creating customizable, story-driven visuals that improve learning, engagement, and subscription growth.…

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Senior Designer and Art Director with 18 years of experience creating engaging work for agencies, brands, and startups. Skilled in art direction, brand identity development, and visual storytelling across digital, print, and environmental experiences.

Experienced leading design and campaign execution end-to-end—from concept and rebranding through production, motion, and performance optimization. Passionate about creating customizable, story-driven visuals that improve learning, engagement, and subscription growth.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Artist at Storyboard That
November 1, 2020 - Present
Illustrated, animated, and programmed posable and customizable characters and scenes; produced conference booth assets viewed by over 10,000 attendees annually; designed learning management systems for teachers and students; directed social media, tutorial videos, and email campaigns; contributed to company rebranding including visual identity, logo, iconography, and web design.
Senior Graphic Designer at TJX
February 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020
Collaborate with creative directors to develop nationwide promotional campaigns. Design and build assets for email, print, and social media to increase engagement by 7%. Manage feedback and prepare final materials for production.
Senior Graphic Designer, Contract at TJX
February 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Collaborate with art and creative directors on promotional campaigns; work with a full creative team to create designs for email, print, and social media; manage internal and cross-brand feedback and prepare final material for production.
Graphic Designer at Wayfair
June 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Design promotional campaigns across e-commerce, digital, print, and web for a global retail brand. Produce monthly campaigns in English and French with creative and marketing teams. Manage feedback and prepare final materials for production.
Graphic Designer, Contract at Wayfair
June 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Collaborate with art and creative directors on promotional campaigns; work with a full creative team to produce several campaigns each month in English and French; manage internal and partnered sponsorship feedback and prepare final material for production.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer at (add)ventures
August 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
Collaborate with art and creative directors on client requests and creative strategy. Design mockups and final print and digital assets, including logos and iconography with a full creative team. Illustrate assets for clients and internal use. Present concepts and final designs to internal teams and clients.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer, Contract at (add)ventures
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Collaborate with art and creative directors on client requests; work with a full creative team to produce client deliverables and assets for internal use; manage client feedback and prepare final material for production; select clients: CVS, Omnicare, Stop & Shop.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer, Contract at Roller Rabbit / (add)ventures
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Collaborate with art and creative directors on client requests; work with a full creative team to produce client deliverables and assets for internal use; manage client feedback and prepare final material for production.
Art Director at Rocketdog Creative Studios
May 1, 2010 - August 1, 2018
Head designer and illustrator for campaigns, pitches, and client deliverables; directed photo and video shoots (4–5 annually); collaborated with clients and creatives across animation, photography, and web; managed production workflow and final asset delivery; oversaw shared studio operations and office coordination; client examples include Barton G, The Children’s Place, Fire Island Beer Company, iHome, Novartis, Pfizer.
Art Director, Graphic Designer, Illustrator at Freelance
May 1, 2007 - Present
Partner with clients and creative teams to define project goals and deliver visual solutions; design logos, illustrations, storyboards, and campaign assets for digital and print; produce work independently or collaboratively from concept through final production; select clients: Bloomberg, Harlem Standard, LA Magazine, MTV, TruTV, Now What.
Graphic Designer, Freelance at Freelance
May 1, 2007 - Present
Partner with clients and creative teams to define project goals and deliver visual solutions; design logos, illustrations, storyboards, and campaign assets for digital and print; produce work independently or collaboratively from concept through final production.

Education

BFA in Illustration at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 24, 2026
BFA in Illustration at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
BFA, Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education

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