Gregory John Smith
Graphics Designer
Seattle, WA, USAGregory John Smith is a graphic designer with 8+ years in branding, print, & user experience design. His strong character and fun personality lend to a punchy, impactful, and well-versed aesthetic. While staying focused and reliable, he is able to create a lighthearted mood in his work. His creativity is fueled by an appetite for king crab, a passion for music, and a history in the fine arts. He currently resides in Seattle, WA and hopes to take his design all over the world.
Work Experience
The Derschang Group
Graphic Designer
Branding / Print Design / Web Design / Merchandise / Promotions
- All branding for Tallulah’s cafe including logos, menus, signage, building exterior, and merchandise
- All branding for Bait Shop bar including logos, menus, signage, building exterior, and merchandise
- Designed and developed websites for Tallulah’s, Bait Shop, and Smith
- Marketing materials for print and web
- Posters, t-shirts, and design marketing for various events and promotions
- All branding for Tallulah’s cafe including logos, menus, signage, building exterior, and merchandise
- All branding for Bait Shop bar including logos, menus, signage, building exterior, and merchandise
- Designed and developed websites for Tallulah’s, Bait Shop, and Smith
- Marketing materials for print and web
- Posters, t-shirts, and design marketing for various events and promotions
June 2011
- November 2014
Seattle, Washington, United States
Neumos
Graphic Designer
Print design / Web Design / Marketing / Promotions
- Designed over 200+ posters for marketing and promotional purposes
- Prepared marketing materials for print and web
- Street marketing, wheat pasting, and stenciling
- Designed over 200+ posters for marketing and promotional purposes
- Prepared marketing materials for print and web
- Street marketing, wheat pasting, and stenciling
February 2010
- September 2013
Seattle, Washington, United States
Out For Stardom
Founder, Designer, Event Planner
Branding / Print Design / Web Design / Packaging / Public Relations / Merchandise / Marketing / Promotions
- Released 14 albums from artists including Mad Rad, Fresh Espresso, Metal Chocolates, Katie Kate, and Don’t Talk
To The Cops!
- Planned shows and events including album releases, US tours, and private parties
- Designed album releases and all promotional tools including books, calendars, t-shirts, stickers, and custom
packaging
- Handled all public relations and bookings
- Released 14 albums from artists including Mad Rad, Fresh Espresso, Metal Chocolates, Katie Kate, and Don’t Talk
To The Cops!
- Planned shows and events including album releases, US tours, and private parties
- Designed album releases and all promotional tools including books, calendars, t-shirts, stickers, and custom
packaging
- Handled all public relations and bookings
March 2008
- June 2014
Seattle, Washington, United States
Freelance
Designer
Branding / Print Design / Web Design / Packaging / Public Relations / Merchandise / Marketing / Promotions
Clients include: KEXP, The Stranger, The EMP, Hard Rock Cafe, The Showbox, Macklemore, Kid Cudi, Wanda Jackson, Sub Pop Sasquatch! Music Festival, Homeskillet Music Festival
Clients include: KEXP, The Stranger, The EMP, Hard Rock Cafe, The Showbox, Macklemore, Kid Cudi, Wanda Jackson, Sub Pop Sasquatch! Music Festival, Homeskillet Music Festival
January 2007
- Present
Seattle, Washington, United States
Education
Seattle Central Creative Academy
Associates of Arts
September 2013
- June 2015
Seattle, Washington, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Conversational),
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite,
Art Direction,
Book Binding,
Branding,
Concept Development,
CSS,
Dreamweaver,
Editorial Design,
HTML,
Identity,
Illustration,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Layout,
Magazine,
Paint,
Photo Direction,
Photoshop,
Prototyping Tools,
Silkscreen,
UI,
User Experience,
Ux,