Rob Hopkins

Designer

Buffalo, NY, USA
As a designer and art director, I have worked from coast to coast and had my hand in just about every industry along the way. I thrive off the challenge of combining the clients needs with thoughtful and well crafted design.

Work Experience

Stronghold Studio

Founder + Designer

I work directly with clients that include breweries and distilleries, restaurants and bars, startups and a variety of other consumer related businesses. I also assist other agencies and studios on various projects.
February 2017 - Buffalo, New York, United States

Blue Like Neon

Senior Art Director

I worked closely with the rest of BLN's fully remote team on various interactive projects including Black Claw, Mad Monk Tea, The Children's School La Jolla, Decathlon, Reyn Spooner, Ace Parking and many more. We focused heavily on responsive e-commerce experiences utilizing our position as a Shopify Plus partner.
July 2015 - February 2017 United States

The Martin Group

Senior Art Director

After freelancing with The Martin Group for over 5 months, I was brought on board full-time in September. I worked on a variety of branding and print projects for multiple clients, however I primarily worked on the New Era Caps account.
May 2014 - July 2015 Buffalo, New York, United States

Eric Mower And Associate

Interactive Art Director

As Digital Art Director, a newly created position at EMA Buffalo, I worked on a variety of digital and interactive projects for clients such as Breyer's, Ford, Kodak, Dixie, National Fuel, The Buffalo News, Hofmann Hot Dogs, and BlueCross BlueShield.
May 2012 - November 2013 Buffalo, New York, United States

JHG

Interactive Designer

I was a designer on various print and interactive projects for clients such as Yahoo! Fantasy Sports, Volcom, Rogers Communications/Buffalo Bills, Buzztime and FLO TV.
May 2008 - March 2011 San Diego, California, United States

ParkerWhite

Freelance Designer

I helped ParkerWhite deal with an overflow of work, which included working on various projects such as internal branding, new business, and StarTrac Fitness collateral.
March 2008 - April 2008 San Diego, California, United States

VitroRobertson

Junior Designer

I was a designer on various projects for clients such as Asics, Newcastle Brown Ale, Del Sur Living, Serengeti Eyewear, Yamaha WaterCraft, and Kyocera.
June 2007 - February 2008 San Diego, California, United States

Cannon Design

Graphics Department Intern

I worked in the graphics department on various internal presentations and projects, as well as environmental graphics clients.
May 2006 - August 2006 Buffalo, New York, United States

Education

SUNY Fredonia

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

August 2003 - May 2007 Fredonia, New York, United States

Awards

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Silver Addy - Buffalo's Famous Logo Design

2017

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Silver - Little Roaster Coffee Co. Packaging Design

2017

Logolounge

Three selections to be featured in LogoLounge 10.

2017

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Gold - Sandbar Sunday Packaging Design

2015

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Gold - Red Siren Logo Design

2015

Logolounge

Logo selected to be featured in LogoLounge Master Book 4.

2012

Logolounge

Logo selected to be featured in LogoLounge Book 6.

2011

Client Experience

Converse, New Era Cap, Lids, Volcom, Newcastle Brown Ale, Labbatt, Breyer's, Ford, Asics, Kink BMX, Buffalo Bills, Yahoo! Sports, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, Duncan Keith, Trip Advisor, Groupon, Dixie, Kodak, Yamaha WaterCraft, Maid of the Mist, Mad Monk Tea, Black Claw, Ace Parking, Reyn Spooner, Refinery29 and many more.