Rob Hopkins
Designer
Buffalo, NY, USA
7169032570
be.net/bobbybenz
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
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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.