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Hayden Fongheiser

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced Graphic Designer with a demonstrated history of working in Brand Identity, Packaging, Layout and Typography, Motion Graphics, and Social Media Marketing. Worked extensively on a Cannes Cyber Lion award winning team, awarded for digital innovation in Interactive Editorial, as well as independently with high profile clients, creating a collaborative work environment that generates repeat business, and utilizes the latest design trends and technologies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

The Forstadt Agency
Los Angeles, CA
03.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed and interpreted client briefs to create brand identity, marketing materials, motion graphics, and branded content for media companies such as The Daily Mail, and music artists such as Neil Young and My Morning Jacket, as well as product design for emerging tech companies, email, and pitch deck layout for interior design and architecture firms, branding in the health and wellness space, packaging for food and beverage companies, apparel design, restaurant branding, digital content, and more.
  • Successfully directed branded content that garnered over 500,000 views on the day of launch, and generated media attention from news outlets such as Entertainment Weekly, Good Morning America, and Time, resulting in increased brand awareness and concept expansion.

Graphic Designer

Better Than Famous
Los Angeles, CA
04.2018 - 03.2022
  • Led brand identity, social media marketing materials, and created branded content for entertainment companies such as NerdMelt and JASH, stand-up comedians such as John Mulaney, Whitney Cummings, and Chelsea Handler, as well as NBA players Blake Griffin and Ronnie Turiaf.
  • Increased social engagement and industry awareness for clients by over 50% within the first six months, building their followings from club comics to college tours, to stadium shows, to HBO/Max specials, resulting in the production of television pilots and feature films for FX Networks, Montecito Pictures, HBO/Max, ABC, and Comedy Central.

Jr. Graphic Designer

VIV Magazine
Los Angeles, CA
06.2015 - 04.2018
  • Created elements for high-concept editorial photo shoots blending still images, motion, and 3D design, including storyboarding, visual direction, motion graphics, editorial typography, layout, copywriting, and content creation.
  • I worked on a Cannes Cyber Lion Award-winning team, awarded for digital innovation in interactive editorial, resulting in increased advertising revenue and over 250,000 new subscription sales.

Education

Continued Education -

School of Visual Arts
New York, NY

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma
  • Layout / Typography
  • Motion Graphics
  • Deadline Oriented
  • Ability to Pitch Concepts
  • Independent Worker
  • Collaborative Worker
  • Manage Multiple Projects

Accomplishments

  • Cannes Cyber Lion Award (Digital Innovation for Interactive Editorial)
  • FX Networks Pilot Order

Timeline

Graphic Designer

The Forstadt Agency
03.2022 - Current

Graphic Designer

Better Than Famous
04.2018 - 03.2022

Jr. Graphic Designer

VIV Magazine
06.2015 - 04.2018

Continued Education -

School of Visual Arts
Hayden Fongheiser