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Brent Zittel

Detroit,MI

Summary

Experienced Graphic Designer specializing in automotive graphics with a focus on digital illustration and creative collaboration. Skilled in transforming client visions into unique designs that enhance brand identities. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills drive successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

Camilo Pardo - Art and Development Inc.
Detroit, MI
05.2025 - Current
  • Designed the 20th Anniversary Ford GT graphic, showcasing advanced color theory and composition skills.
  • Create a graphic celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Ford GT, to be applied on a variety of products.
  • This project allowed me to further my skills in graphic design through understanding graphic design application, composition, color theory, perspective, proportions, and client interaction.

Creative Designer

Art and Development Inc.
Detroit Harbor, MI
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed gallery space for exhibitions, enhancing brand identities through logo design and creative direction.
  • Developed brand identities, including logo design, color schemes, and typography.
  • Created artworks using diverse mediums, applying skills from industrial design degree.
  • Having studio and gallery space to create and showcase art has allowed me to hone my skills as an artist.
  • Coached new members of design team, providing insight into how to accomplish job tasks and offering encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Graphic Designer

GT1 Carbon - Art and Development Inc.
Detroit, MI
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with Camilo Pardo to create a modern interpretation of the GT40 livery, unveiled at Monterey Car Week.
  • Inspired by the 1966 24 Hours of Daytona winning GT40, I draped a modern interpretation over the dramatic shapes of the GT1 race car.
  • This project allowed me to further my skills in graphic design through the use of creative thinking, understanding the application of a 2D graphic on a 3 dimensional object, creating art with digital mediums, understanding composition, color theory, proportion, and client interaction.

Graphic Designer

Gateway Bronco
Detroit, MI
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Worked with Gateway Bronco clients to develop unique graphics that reflect their visions and enhance vehicle aesthetics.
  • Working directly with the clients of Gateway to create unique and interesting graphics that make their dreams a reality.
  • Addressing the livery and paint scheme of the vehicle, and designing more modern details and accessories for the vehicle, is the focus.
  • This project allowed me to further my skills in graphic design through the use of creating a variety of design ideations, using digital mediums to create unique graphics, understanding composition, color theory, proportion, and client interaction.

Clay Milling / Clay Modeling

Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • As a mill operator and clay modeler at Ford, I work on a team directly in the design studios as an integral part of the design process.
  • This environment allows me to gain the necessary knowledge and skills involved in clay modeling, automotive design, and working on a team.
  • Gained knowledge of the automotive design process in a professional studio environment.

Digital Modeler and Creative Design Consultant

Airspace Experience Technologies ASX
Detroit, MI
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Company Overview: ASX is an up and coming aircraft company on the leading edge of electric and flight technology.
  • As a digital modeler and creative design consultant I work on a team of leading minds in the industry to create conceptual 2D design proposals that are then transferred into a 3D environment (alias).
  • Utilizing strong visual communication skills and team work is pertinent towards achieving the companies goals.
  • ASX is an up and coming aircraft company on the leading edge of electric and flight technology.

Engineering / Design Test Driver

Roush (S&A)
Auburn Hills, MI
03.2015 - 07.2019
  • As a test driver I evaluate and critique various types of pre-production vehicles on issues regarding design, ergonomics, vehicle function, and performance.
  • Strong communication skills allow me provide pertinent information to the company in order for them to create a better product and experience for their customers.
  • Communicating directly with the engineers has gained me a lot of insight into the many aspects regarding vehicle production.

Graphic Designer Intern

Second Story Interiors
Ferndale, MI
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Created unique 2D digital artwork for OEM automotive companies including Ford and GM.
  • This artwork could be applied to various physical products or digital usage.
  • Insight gained into brand images.
  • As a result I was able to expand the company into new areas of business.

Workshop

TARDEC
05.2017
  • Worked with a team of students and members of the military to create new and improved designs and ideas for future military vehicles.
  • Process involved numerous hand sketches and some basic sketch models to help further explain ideas.
  • Experienced the team work and work ethic involved in a military environment.

Education

Bachelor's - Transportation design

College for Creative Studies
Detroit, MI
12.2017

Skills

  • Hand & Digital Sketching
  • Hand & Digital Rendering
  • Hand & Digital Sculpting
  • Creative thinking
  • Automotive design
  • Creative design
  • Creative direction
  • Illustrator
  • Graphic design
  • Digital illustration
  • Brand identity development
  • Color theory application
  • Creative collaboration
  • Client interaction
  • Project management
  • Visual communication
  • Team building
  • Problem solving
  • Artistic direction
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Digital design
  • Graphic and media design
  • Illustration
  • Sketching

Awards

Student Designers of The Year, 2018, Car Design News

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Accomplishments

  • 2017 Car Design News Student Designer of the Year

Timeline

Graphic Designer

Camilo Pardo - Art and Development Inc.
05.2025 - Current

Creative Designer

Art and Development Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Graphic Designer

GT1 Carbon - Art and Development Inc.
02.2023 - 08.2023

Graphic Designer

Gateway Bronco
07.2020 - 06.2021

Clay Milling / Clay Modeling

Ford Motor Company
07.2019 - 03.2020

Digital Modeler and Creative Design Consultant

Airspace Experience Technologies ASX
03.2019 - 07.2019

Workshop

TARDEC
05.2017

Graphic Designer Intern

Second Story Interiors
01.2017 - 05.2017

Engineering / Design Test Driver

Roush (S&A)
03.2015 - 07.2019

Bachelor's - Transportation design

College for Creative Studies

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