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Christopher Bohn

Christopher Bohn

Senior Graphic Designer
Mission Viejo,CA.

Summary

Design Manager with over 13 years experience with an extensive background in web, marketing, multimedia, and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; leading large teams with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Freelance Graphic Designer

Coffee Cup Creative
Mission Viejo, CA
2024.02 - Current

As Lead Freelance Graphic Designer at Coffee Cup Creative, specializing in designing engaging book layouts for both adult and children’s licensing books. Collaborating closely with illustrators and publishers to transform concepts into visually appealing formats that enhance the experience. Leverage expertise in typography, color theory, and visual storytelling to create cohesive designs that align with the brand’s vision. From BLADS to final proofs, ensuring that each layout is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional, meeting industry standards and licensing requirements.Creativity and attention to detail play a crucial role in bringing stories to life on the page.

Sr. Graphic Designer

Focus Industries, Inc
Lake Forest, California
2019.06 - Current

Five years of experience managing the marketing department, overseeing all design projects from concept to completion across print, digital, multimedia, social media, photography and company website. Collaborate directly with the CEO and various departments to develop digital marketing campaigns and establish design standards that elevated the company’s brand identity. Work on B2B marketing strategies that align with the company mission.

Design Manager

Quarto Publishing Group
Lake Forest, California
01.2016 - 01.2018

Managed the licensing department for clients including Disney, Marvel, Lucas and Nickelodeon. Designed and laid out “Learn to Draw” books for adult and children’s titles. Oversaw freelancers including writers, and graphic designers to complete publications on time and on budget while adhering to company and clients brand. Received Newcomer of the Year award for outstanding employee in 2016 by assisting team members to choose style, attractive graphics, images, and other visual elements to adept them according to the objectives of the project.

Visual Designer

Shady Canyon Country Club
Irvine, California
01.2016 - 01.2016

Created visual designs for internal events such as car shows, golf tournaments, and employee appreciation days. Worked across multiple departments to achieve new creative marketing campaigns for specific target markets. Met with project teams for feedback and editing designs for print, digital, and social media.

Lead Graphic Designer

Tremendous! Entertainment
North Hollywood, California
01.2013 - 01.2015

Assisted team with new ideas and provided creative input for new designs to create motion graphics and 3D animation for production teams. Oversaw all necessary design changes. Collaborated with production team, and VP of Development to ensure that all essential design specifications are implemented with accuracy. Developed quick design ideas based on creative briefs for major television networks and ensured that all deadlines were met on time and on budget. Created design features such as sizzle reels, motion graphics, animation, logos, lower thirds, one sheets, show advertisements, and marketing material. Developed motion graphics for television: Rock the Park, Bizarre Foods, Holy Robinson Peete Show, Ghost Asylum, Bama State Style, Angels Among Us,and Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations. Worked on development for Emmy Award winning show: Rock the Park.

Education

Bachelor of Science - GRAPHIC DESIGN

Art Institute of California
North Hollywood, CA
2010.06 - 2013.06

Skills

Packaging Design

Video Editing

Email Marketing Design

Expert Adobe Suite

Print design

Motion graphics

Advanced Typography

HTML and CSS Knowledge

Visual storytelling

Creative concept development

Brand identity design

Color Theory Mastery

Layout Design

Design project management

Sketching abilities

Environmental Graphics

Digital illustration

Accessibility Design

Social media graphics

Art Direction

Website graphics

Project Coordination

Branding

Digital design

Adobe Creative Suite

Corporate Branding

Production Layouts

Deadline Adherence

Image Editing

Advertising understanding

Complex Problem-Solving

Visual design

Branding strategies

PC and Mac platforms

Digital graphics

Logo design

Design thinking

Photography composition

Illustration

Visual Communication

Project Management

Marketing media

Trend Research

Marketing integration

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Concept Development

Adaptability and Flexibility

Creative Thinking

Additional Information

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CulturePaid sick leave401k matchHealthcare benefitsWork-life balance

Work Availability

monday
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sunday
morning
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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Freelance Graphic Designer

Coffee Cup Creative
2024.02 - Current

Sr. Graphic Designer

Focus Industries, Inc
2019.06 - Current

Design Manager

Quarto Publishing Group
01.2016 - 01.2018

Visual Designer

Shady Canyon Country Club
01.2016 - 01.2016

Lead Graphic Designer

Tremendous! Entertainment
01.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - GRAPHIC DESIGN

Art Institute of California
2010.06 - 2013.06
Christopher BohnSenior Graphic Designer