I am a Graphic Designer & Illustrator with 18 years of experience in the creative world. I specialize in leading and contributing creative direction, developing brand identities, and delivering engaging campaigns for major clients and startups. My work blends illustration, design, and storytelling across print and digital media, including branding, marketing assets, and animation. I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring concepts to life.

Eric Hosford

I am a Graphic Designer & Illustrator with 18 years of experience in the creative world. I specialize in leading and contributing creative direction, developing brand identities, and delivering engaging campaigns for major clients and startups. My work blends illustration, design, and storytelling across print and digital media, including branding, marketing assets, and animation. I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring concepts to life.

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I am a Graphic Designer & Illustrator with 18 years of experience in the creative world. I specialize in leading and contributing creative direction, developing brand identities, and delivering engaging campaigns for major clients and startups.

My work blends illustration, design, and storytelling across print and digital media, including branding, marketing assets, and animation. I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring concepts to life.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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