Peter Thomsen

Photo + Design

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Work Experience

Bell Helmets

Sr. Production Artist

Graphic design. Product graphics. Tech packs. Production management. Vendor relations. Sample tracking. Product development.
January 2022 - July 2023 California, United States

Organized Binder

CDO

All things design and business development.
May 2011 - Sacramento, California, United States

KoHi Labs

Co-founder/Creative Director

This is a pet project on which I've been able to use my full range of skills and experience. This has included: Branding and identity, mobile app UI/UX design, website development, product design, packaging design, marketing, photography, instagram feed, Kickstarter campaign creation and management, print production management and more.
January 2014 - Present Santa Cruz, California, United States

Mount Hermon Association

Art Director

• Managed Creative Services Dept.—Print | Web | Video
• Brand Management
• Hired, Trained, & Managed Staff
• Print Production—Bidding | Sourcing | Oversight
• Designed for Print | Web | Video | Displays
• Trade Show & Event Booth Design
• Pre-Press File Preparation
• Photography
• Implemented Project Management System
• Collaborated with Outside Contractors
• Interfaced with Executive Staff
January 2004 - October 2010 Mount Hermon, California, United States

Specialized Bicycle Components

Production Artist

• Pre-Press & Production Art for Custom Water Bottles
• Color Matching
October 1999 - January 2000 Morgan Hill, California, United States

Education

University Of California

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

September 1991 - June 1994 Davis, California, United States

Skills

Graphic Design, Illustrator, Indesign, Lifestyle Photography, Lightroom, Photography, Photoshop, Print Management, Product Graphics, Product Photography,