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Bill Beekman

Hermosa Beach,CA

Summary

Goal-driven creative designer with years of experience in developing unique custom artwork. Attentive to detail and well-versed in generating innovative design concepts to bring ideas to fruition. Experienced in assisting marketing departments with advertising and promotional work. Knowledgeable in technical skills to create art to inform and engage audiences.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Coordinator

Psychopath Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
03.2010 - 10.2023
  • Designed print & digital materials such as brochures, flyers and posters for marketing campaigns.
  • Provided guidance on creative decisions related to staging or design elements.
  • Developed creative concepts and visual designs for a variety of projects.
  • Collaborated with directors, producers, and other crew members to determine the overall look of a set.
  • Provided technical support during events such as audio, visual equipment setup, operation and troubleshooting.
  • Special Projects: Escape to Hazzard County, The Drain Gang Downtown Invasion, Carnevil, Dead Marionette Theatre & The Lobster Rock Festival

Activation Installer

Tractor Vision
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Constructed fully immersive brand experiences for trade shows and privet events.
  • Executed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, facades. Installing light and video components on all installation projects.
  • Created interactive graphics for ULTA Beauty/Kylie Cosmetics collaboration event.
  • Developed and built interactive brand activations for the Aperol Lounge at the Coachella Music Festival 2023.

Special Projects: Aperol Brand, Raizado Fest, Coachella, HBO/Max, BVLGARI

Marketing Assistant

The Phantom Carriage Brewery
Carson, CA
01.2016 - 04.2019
  • Organized photo shoots related to product launches or special promotions for new and exclusive releases.
  • Generated content for various media platforms, such as websites and social media accounts.
  • Produced promotional events, including scheduling entertainment and coordinating various activities.
  • Provided administrative support to the Marketing Manager on a daily basis.
  • Managed online sales and deliveries all around the United States.
  • Special Projects: Dead Marionette Theatre, The Barrel Guild, Festival Obscura

Design Temp

Jakks Pacific Inc
Culver City, CA
06.2014 - 09.2015
  • IP & Brand Concept Design - Brand Licensing Team
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas for toy line concepts branded towards upcoming films.
  • Developed brand guidelines to ensure consistent use of logo, colors, typography and other design elements across all platforms.
  • Generated 3-D aids including scaled models and illustration concepts focusing on brand likeness for approvals.
  • Worked alongside digital artist to create background images for product displays at the Toy Fair trade show 2014.
  • communicated with producers overseas to insure sculpt & paint opp qualities.
  • Special Projects: MIB3 - Pirates of the Caribbean - The Smurfs - Real Steel

Design Assistant

Hasbro
Burbank, CA
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Disney product Design & Brand Development Team
  • Created prototype models for brand approvals including playsets and vehicles.
  • Worked on paint master models for factory production and brand accuracy.
  • Produced color swatches and brand boards for licensing compliance.
  • Developed package design.
  • Communicated with international tooling producers over edits for sculpts and production qualities.
  • Special Projects: Disney Princess - Disney Princesses Small Dolls Little Kingdom

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Design and Visual Communications

Otis College of Art And Design
Los Angeles, CA
05-2013

Skills

  • Creative Direction
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Campaign Development
  • Concept Design
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Model Making
  • Visual Communication
  • Environmental Design

Album Design

  • Kira Lingman - " DO YOU WANNA?" 2024
  • FACE BLOOD - Self titled 2023
  • Dead Marionette Theater - "DMT" 2020
  • POMPUS - "From Under A Rock" 2017
  • The Curly Wolf - "Calling Your Bluff" 2015 - Self Titled 2013

Timeline

Activation Installer

Tractor Vision
06.2021 - 05.2023

Marketing Assistant

The Phantom Carriage Brewery
01.2016 - 04.2019

Design Assistant

Hasbro
06.2015 - 08.2015

Design Temp

Jakks Pacific Inc
06.2014 - 09.2015

Design Coordinator

Psychopath Entertainment
03.2010 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Design and Visual Communications

Otis College of Art And Design
Bill Beekman