Hi, I'm Max Pendl, a passionate graphic designer with over 10 years of experience working with local businesses and larger organizations. I specialize in creating compelling logos, print materials, websites, presentations, and digital content, always staying up-to-date with current design trends. I am a self-starter who thrives on managing multiple projects and pushing creative boundaries with limited oversight. I've enjoyed collaborating across various teams, especially in my recent role at OFJCC where I led design projects, developed wayfinding systems, and produced engaging multimedia content. Whether working alongside print shops or managing brand standards across divisions, I focus on delivering creative, impactful design solutions that elevate brands and engage audiences.

Max Pendl

Hi, I'm Max Pendl, a passionate graphic designer with over 10 years of experience working with local businesses and larger organizations. I specialize in creating compelling logos, print materials, websites, presentations, and digital content, always staying up-to-date with current design trends. I am a self-starter who thrives on managing multiple projects and pushing creative boundaries with limited oversight. I've enjoyed collaborating across various teams, especially in my recent role at OFJCC where I led design projects, developed wayfinding systems, and produced engaging multimedia content. Whether working alongside print shops or managing brand standards across divisions, I focus on delivering creative, impactful design solutions that elevate brands and engage audiences.

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Hi, I’m Max Pendl, a passionate graphic designer with over 10 years of experience working with local businesses and larger organizations. I specialize in creating compelling logos, print materials, websites, presentations, and digital content, always staying up-to-date with current design trends. I am a self-starter who thrives on managing multiple projects and pushing creative boundaries with limited oversight.

I’ve enjoyed collaborating across various teams, especially in my recent role at OFJCC where I led design projects, developed wayfinding systems, and produced engaging multimedia content. Whether working alongside print shops or managing brand standards across divisions, I focus on delivering creative, impactful design solutions that elevate brands and engage audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Private Contract Designer at Self Employed
January 1, 2015 - June 15, 2024
Worked on design projects for local businesses creating logos, printed materials, websites, presentations, and other digital content. Leveraged over 10 years of in-house or agency design experience. Implemented current design trends creatively while managing multiple projects proactively with limited oversight.
Graphic Designer at OFJCC
January 1, 2022 - June 15, 2024
Created complete design suites for events and shows including templates, social media pictures and videos, print materials, and large scale banners. Managed photo storage for creative materials and collaborated with print shops producing banners, vinyls, and aluminum signs. Led creation of wayfinding system for a large garage for campus directions. Created multiple design briefs and maintained brand standards across 10 small divisions. Produced engaging video content and animated GIFs showcasing creativity.
Associate Manager/Sign Specialist at Whole Foods Market
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Managed Customer Service and E-commerce Teams with about 70 employees under supervision. Utilized Kronos software to allocate design hours efficiently and ensure team commitments were met.
Creative Lead at Whole Foods Market
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Implemented new in-store displays and sales collateral increasing revenue by 15% on sale days. Created custom product labels and collaborated with department managers on advertisement strategies across print, digital, and social media. Managed marketing supplies and ordering, created consolidated ordering guides, executed painting projects and typography chalking in store, and developed event design templates boosting productivity by 10 hours weekly. Participated in regional and global design teams to create social media graphics and reports raising engagement by 22%. Maintained brand standards, multitasked diverse projects, forecasted resource needs, and trained two assistants on brand guidelines and programs.
Graphic Designer at Whole Foods Market
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Maintained brand standards in digital, chalk, and photography projects. Collaborated with leaders on advertisement strategies, managed marketing collateral and supplies, performed extensive painting and typography chalking in store, and managed multiple projects efficiently.
Private Contract Designer at Self Employed
January 1, 2015 - June 6, 2024
Worked on design projects for local businesses creating logos, printed materials, websites, presentations, and other digital content. Leveraged over 10 years of in-house and agency design experience. Kept current with design trends and proactively pushed art direction forward while managing multiple projects independently.
Graphic Designer at OFJCC
January 1, 2022 - June 6, 2024
Created complete design suites for events and shows including templates, social media visuals, print materials, and large-scale banners. Managed photo storage solution for creative materials and collaborated with print shops for banner, vinyl, and aluminum sign production. Led creation of wayfinding system for campus garage directions and developed design briefs for campus programs. Maintained and elevated OFJCC's design brief, supported brand standards across divisions, and produced engaging video content and animated GIFs.
Associate Manager/Sign Specialist at Whole Foods Market
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Managed the Customer Service and E-commerce Teams comprising approximately 70 members. Utilized Kronos software to allocate design hours effectively and ensure team members met commitments.
Creative Lead at Whole Foods Market
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Implemented new in-store displays and sales collateral, boosting revenue by 15% on sale days. Created custom product labels and collaborated with department managers on advertising strategies across print, digital, and social media. Managed marketing supplies and ordering, oversaw extensive painting and typography chalking projects, and developed design templates increasing productivity by approximately 10 hours weekly. Participated in regional and global design teams creating social media graphics and analytical reports increasing engagement by 22%. Created training templates and maintained brand standards for all media.
Graphic Designer at Whole Foods Market
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Maintained brand standards across digital, chalk, and photography projects. Collaborated with team leaders on advertisement strategies and materials. Managed marketing collateral distribution and supplies. Conducted extensive painting and typography chalking around the store. Capable of multitasking diverse projects efficiently.

Education

Associate in Graphic Design at De Anza Community College
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Bachelors In Graphic Design at SNHU University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Associate in Graphic Design at De Anza Community College
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Bachelors In Graphic Design at SNHU University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment