Bret Banta


Bret Banta

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  • Contract Designer Fox Sports Interactive (Spring 2011-current)
  • Art Director Timberland/Ipath (2006-2011)
    • Worked closely with senior management in creating design solutions that fulfilled strategic business objectives.
    • Managed and built creative teams that included photographers, illustrators, graphic designers and web developers.
    • Conceptualized, organized and executed photo shoots related to marketing materials that included POP, catalogs, ads, packaging and tradeshow assets.
    • Designed logos and graphics for products that included apparel and footwear.
    • Proactively worked with vendors ranging from apparel manufacturing to print houses.

  • Co-Founder / Art Director Hero Studios (2001-2006)
    • Co-founded studio specializing in graphic design and web development.
    • Created visual concepts and design solutions to meet clients strategic needs.
    • Developed and produced print collateral and packaging.
    • Select clients included: Big Brother Magazine, Boost Mobile, Clear Channel, Maverick Records, Honda, 2K by Gingham, Harbour Surfboards, Schematic, Modern Amusement, Los Angeles Zoo and USC.

  • Designer Sapient (2000-2001)
    • Designed front-end and back-end websites including the creation of Nissan’s homepage.
    • Created proposals to capture new accounts and business opportunities.

  • Senior Designer KickMedia (1999-2000)
    • Provided art direction for the complete overhaul of the GravityGames.com and OPMAG.com websites.
    • Created daily online content for GravityGames.com that included athlete interviews, photo and video assets.
    • Managed off-site photo shoots.

  • Designer Razorfish (1998-1999)
    • Created functional online design solutions to meet clients needs.
    • Designed and developed Razorfish advertising campaign.
    • Clients include: Kenwood, Charles Schwab, Easton Baseball and Chiat-Day.

  • Designer Museum of Contemporary Art (1997-1998)
    • Designed various print collateral for artist events such as invitations, postcards, posters and signage.

  • Other Relevant Experience

  • Founder and Creative Director Banta (2006-present)
    • Created products that include skateboards, surfboards and t-shirts.
    • Curated content for website.
    • Handled product seeding and PR efforts to generate brand awareness.
    • Managed global sales and developed new business opportunities for boutique retail stores.

  • Education: California Institute of the Arts
    Bachelors of Fine Arts in Design (1998)

  • Awards: Cal Arts Scholarship
    Ahmanson Scholarship

  • Skills: Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Illustration, Microsoft Office

  • Personal Interests: Painting, Photography, Illustration, Surfing, Skateboarding, Scuba Diving, Running, Creative Writing

    • *References available upon request.