I am a passionate graphic designer with nearly two decades of experience in branding, design, and layout. I always strive to create designs that are captivating and engaging, aiming to achieve excellence in brand innovation and create memorable experiences. Currently, I work as a freelance graphic designer, contributing to diverse projects across video game, film, and music properties, helping clients build compelling brand visuals and securing repeat business. Previously, I served as a senior graphic designer and design team lead, collaborating with artists and international teams to align design objectives with brand strategy, which led to significant improvements in brand awareness and visuals. In addition to graphic design, I am a singer-songwriter with a strong creative presence, building and managing visual identities and digital content that increased streaming revenue and brand recognition.

Cory Todd

I am a passionate graphic designer with nearly two decades of experience in branding, design, and layout. I always strive to create designs that are captivating and engaging, aiming to achieve excellence in brand innovation and create memorable experiences. Currently, I work as a freelance graphic designer, contributing to diverse projects across video game, film, and music properties, helping clients build compelling brand visuals and securing repeat business. Previously, I served as a senior graphic designer and design team lead, collaborating with artists and international teams to align design objectives with brand strategy, which led to significant improvements in brand awareness and visuals. In addition to graphic design, I am a singer-songwriter with a strong creative presence, building and managing visual identities and digital content that increased streaming revenue and brand recognition.

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I am a passionate graphic designer with nearly two decades of experience in branding, design, and layout. I always strive to create designs that are captivating and engaging, aiming to achieve excellence in brand innovation and create memorable experiences. Currently, I work as a freelance graphic designer, contributing to diverse projects across video game, film, and music properties, helping clients build compelling brand visuals and securing repeat business.

Previously, I served as a senior graphic designer and design team lead, collaborating with artists and international teams to align design objectives with brand strategy, which led to significant improvements in brand awareness and visuals. In addition to graphic design, I am a singer-songwriter with a strong creative presence, building and managing visual identities and digital content that increased streaming revenue and brand recognition.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at FiXT & BIT BOT
June 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and developed numerous projects for known pop culture IPs including comics, plushies, prop replicas, logos, Blu-rays, and digital/printed materials. Secured repeat business from 85% of clients by delivering compelling brand visuals. Completed over 50 diverse design projects within a single quarter across video game, film, and music properties.
Senior Graphic Designer at Fixt
June 1, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Led design team and mentored junior designers. Collaborated with artists and international teams to ensure design objectives aligned with artist and brand goals. Managed multiple projects from concept development to final delivery. Enhanced brand visibility by 40% through refreshed brand identity and cohesive marketing visuals. Helped raise multiple artists' brand awareness by over 170%.
Singer Songwriter at Dig the Kid
February 1, 2020 - August 4, 2025
Oversaw complete visual presence including digital, physical, and social media. Built, designed, and managed website; created logos, merchandise, promotional materials, and animated lyric/music videos. Wrote original music for Alcon and BEBE. Increased streaming revenue by 25% through strategic playlist placements and boosted brand recognition by 40% via innovative logo redesign and enhanced color schemes and typography.
Junior Graphic Designer at Insomniac Events
April 1, 2017 - August 4, 2025
Collaborated with creative directors and design teams to produce targeted art assets for web, print, and media. Designed festival assets including IAAs, lineups, VIP badges, logos, and key art concepts. Created original artwork for limited release promotional materials for major events. Participated in creative meetings to innovate festival promotions. Managed artwork resizing, layout, template design, photo retouching, and cleanup. Developed branding materials for seven major campaigns with budgets over $50k.
Freelance Graphic Designer at WESSCO International
March 1, 2016 - August 4, 2025
Photographed products, performed photo editing, and assisted lead designer with layout and design of new packaging.
Graphic Designer at The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society
October 1, 2014 - August 4, 2025
Marketing Coordinator at Haunted House of Horrors
November 1, 2013 - August 4, 2025
Graphic Designer at DBI Beverage San Francisco
June 1, 2013 - August 4, 2025
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist at Flamingo Gunfight
January 1, 2012 - August 4, 2025
Studio Intern at Hyde Street Studios
May 1, 2007 - August 4, 2025

Education

Illustration and Art Direction at Academy of Art University
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services