ARGEE VASQUEZ EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

8541 66th Avenue Rego Park, N.Y. 11374 [email protected] 646. 318. 3125 PROFILE 15 years in brand building and design directing experience in corporate and independent environments. Skilled in many facets of design and the creative development. An unlimited creative source with a proven ability to get the job done while insuring quality, in any fast paced environment. Known to be innovative, and constantly raising the standards in design, formulas and process. COMPLETE PROFILE AND PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. CAREER Wreckless Lacrosse Apparel Group – New York, NY 2013-Present Contracted to design and develop illustrious graphics and prints for Wreckless Lacrosse young men, Dare- devil Lacrosse Boys, and Wreckless Love Girls. Designed over 350 piece prints. • The Graphic prints consisted of repeat pattern, prints for shorts, T-shirt multi-media print (high density) transfer prints, engineered prints for shorts and side seam prints. • Engineered prints on both sides of reversible tops. • Multi pattern prints on shorts and side panels with two engineered prints per bottom. • Designed repeat pattern layout and piping detail. • Created ad campaign spreads for Inside Lacrosse Magazine, tour bus wraps, flyers, accessories and all promotional items. • Poster design and point of purchase cards and displays. • Engineered prints for boys and girls team uniforms, (reversible). • All team uniforms designed, printed on luster paper and spray mounted on 20X30 inch gator boards for presentation. • Prints consisted of photo imagery design, geometric, shapes, patterns, and original illustrated character designs. • Graffiti pieces on indoor and outdoor walls for ad campaigns. Size of piece 30X10 feet. Graffiti piece sized 10X25 feet. As seen in “Inside Lacrosse Magazine” 2014 Issue

Flow Society Lacrosse Gear Big Idea Brands - New York, NY 2009-2013 Contracted on a yearly basis to create elaborate and colorful prints that were used in various forms for many categories. • Patterns, banners, tour bus wraps, flyers, magazine ads, accessories, stickers, bracelets, backpacks, lax sticks, helmets, apparel and all promotional items. • Responsible for over 1,000 prints. • Prints consisted of photo imagery design, geometric shapes, pattern, original character design, and graffiti art including all tech packs. • Designed 90% of all art for men / boys /women / girls • Apparel consisted of T-shirts, shorts, utilizing different performance fabrics into design. Team uniforms that were reversible / hoodies / sweatshirts / light weight jackets / vests / flannel pajamas / sports jackets / blazer / pinnys / leggings / shorts / women’s yoga collection • Accessories consisted of caps, book bags, slippers, sticks, helmets, bracelets, socks, eye wear, back sacks, hang tags, labels, and trim. • Presentation boards for merchandised group collections, and team uniforms. Ad campaign, point of purchase (p.o.p) • Created multiple ad campaigns and full spreads for Inside Lacrosse magazine.

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CAREER CONT. Q4 Design Company / Longstreet - New York, NY 2007-2013 Contracted. License holder of multiple brands repeatedly needed immediate rush design services for the following: • The multiple brands: Phatfarm, Coogi, US Polo Association, FUBU, Eckored, Apple Bottoms, Paper Denim & Cloth, and OP ( Ocean Pacific ) • Contracted on a yearly basis to develop multiple collections. Groups consisted of full design packages along with all tech packs for all pertaining categories. • Categories consisted of: outerwear, swimwear, knits, wovens, denims, bottoms, Polos, track Jackets, fleece sets, T-shirts, crewnecks, bubble jackets, and anorak jackets. • Design and presentations for Ocean pacific, Reebok, Zig tech, Easy tone, Cross fit, and Reebok Classic • U.S. Polo Association for Sears in store shop design -Rush immediate project 24 hours. Printed, mounted on 20x30 gator boards and hand delivered.

Phat Farm, Long Street, Kellwood – New York, NY Consultant/Creative Director (Summer and Fall) • Developed new brand direction to complement the classic Phat Farm men’s line but to increment the women’s line. New line named “Phat Premium” • Executed design concepts within the time frame established by seasonal calendar. • Produced a complete technical spec package for every garment designed, in a timely manner and in a designated format to further be established by the technical design department • Development of new product line Phat Premium in collaboration with Kimmora Lee Simmons. • Created all Original presentation boards and materials. • Responsible for silhouette, color, print and pattern, fabric and trim selection. • Launched Phat Farm’s “Phat Premium” line at Magic

AND1 Concepts 101 / Highlife LLC - New York, NY 2011-2012 Contracted to researched and design electronics, accessories, and packaging for Walmart in the following product categories: • Head phones, ear buds, sport buds • ipad covers, iphone cases followed by all tech packs. • Cad designs and merchandised presentation boards. • Packaging, design followed by all technical pages for sampling & production. • Presentation designs print/ mounted on boards. • Follow up on first proto for print, colors, quality and finish.

TapouT Vintage / CMT Sourcing / ABG - New York, NY - CANADA 2010-2011 Contracted to create full brand collection. Collection consisted of over 145 styles Deliverables F/H/SP/SU • T-shirt prints / cut & sew T-shirts / wovens / knits / polos / hoodies / Sweaters / light weight jackets / track jackets / coats / bubble jackets / leather jackets / denim / pants / shorts / twills / ski hats. Hardware and Trim: • Hang tags / flag label / jocker tag / price ticket / size sticker / rivets / shanks – multi color / pocket flasher / woven label / printed labels / mini outer label / patches and inside pocket bag print • Complete tech packs for all hardware, trim, graphics, appliques, tops and bottoms

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CAREER CONT. Q4 Design Company / Longstreet - New York, NY 2007-2013 • Graphic design prints consisted of water based distressed prints, embroideries and applications (felt Contracted. License holder of multiple brands repeatedly needed immediate rush design services for the patches) front, back, sleeve and or side prints following: • Cads / sales sheets / merch trees / line sheets • The multiple brands: Phatfarm, Coogi, US Polo Association, FUBU, Eckored, Apple Bottoms, Presentation Boards: Paper Denim & Cloth, and OP ( Ocean Pacific ) • Enhanced merchandised designs printed on 13X19 inch luster paper, spray mounted on 20X30 inch gator • Contracted on a yearly basis to develop multiple collections. Groups consisted of full design packages foam board. Also wrapped 3X3” squares of board with fabric, applications, embroidery, and print swatches along with all tech packs for all pertaining categories. that pertained to collection. • Categories consisted of: outerwear, swimwear, knits, wovens, denims, bottoms, Polos, track Jackets, fleece sets, T-shirts, crewnecks, bubble jackets, and anorak jackets. Kids Headquarters - Nike 6.0 New York, NY 2008-2009 • Design and presentations for Ocean pacific, Reebok, Zig tech, Easy tone, Cross fit, and Reebok Classic Researched the underground market of BMX and skate in the East Coast • U.S. Polo Association for Sears in store shop design -Rush immediate project 24 hours. Printed, • Contracted to do full scale research design and create a small video clip of East Coast skate, BMX life mounted on 20x30 gator boards and hand delivered. style and surf. The original project was to showcase in depth the research and understanding of the Nike 6.0 lifestyle and consumer. The presentation consisted of, in depth research brand direction and development Phat Farm, Long Street, Kellwood – New York, NY for spring/summer, East Coast mood boards, NYC look feel, attitude, places, graphics, prints, products, Consultant/Creative Director (Summer and Fall) accessories, fabrics, colors, T-shirt designs, bottoms, denims, twills, woven shirts, plaids, long sleeve, • Developed new brand direction to complement the classic Phat Farm men’s line but to increment the sweater knits, BMX bikes, brands, celebrities, underground shops, graffiti, hoodies, sneakers, skate, L.A. women’s line. New line named “Phat Premium” Influence, Dog town research, the original Zoo York skaters’ influence and video clips for East Coast Vibe. • Executed design concepts within the time frame established by seasonal calendar. • Full design development of over 45 styles, original designed art prints and boards. Presentation boards • Produced a complete technical spec package for every garment designed, in a timely manner and in a 4X6”, cads, merch boards, rig boards, fabric shopping, track jacket, sweater knit, design, embroideries, designated format to further be established by the technical design department applications, graphic design, wind breakers, nylon, coaches, jackets. • Development of new product line Phat Premium in collaboration with Kimmora Lee Simmons. • Provided them with a summary page of the presentation, giving them a crystal clear look into the lifestyle. • Created all Original presentation boards and materials. • Created high level creative concepts for new business solicitations. • Responsible for silhouette, color, print and pattern, fabric and trim selection. • Launched Phat Farm’s “Phat Premium” line at Magic Konvict Clothing Company Akon – Celebrity – Rapstar – New York, NY 2008-2010 Full Brand design and development for all seasons and categories. 1st proto AND1 Concepts 101 / Highlife LLC - New York, NY 2011-2012 • Four sets of trim and hardware design & development full Teckpacks Contracted to researched and design electronics, accessories, and packaging for Walmart in the following • Graphics, T-shirt designs, caps, skullys, wovens, knits, hoodies, track jackets, baseball jackets, blazers, product categories: snorkels, leathers, bubbles, polos, L/S crew necks, cut & sew piecing tops, cardigans, denim pants, denim • Head phones, ear buds, sport buds shorts, twill shorts accompanied by full brand presentation and all pertaining tech packs • ipad covers, iphone cases followed by all tech packs. • Konvict / Aliuan – Perfume bottles full design packages, including packaging design • Cad designs and merchandised presentation boards. • Army / Navy Uniforms for the Country of Guinea. Full design package and design presentation. • Packaging, design followed by all technical pages for sampling & production. • Presentation designs print/ mounted on boards. Jordache Enterprises / Kmart Presentation- New York, NY 2007-2008 • Follow up on first proto for print, colors, quality and finish. Contracted for immediate turn around design services to create and design full collections for FUBU men and women. Created high level creative concepts for new business solicitations. TapouT Vintage / CMT Sourcing / ABG - New York, NY - CANADA 2010-2011 The full design packages consisted of the following: Contracted to create full brand collection. Collection consisted of over 145 styles Deliverables F/H/SP/SU • Design for men consisted of polos, knits, T- shirts, hoodies, • T-shirt prints / cut & sew T-shirts / wovens / knits / polos / hoodies / Sweaters / light weight jackets / Tops, denim shorts, denim pants track jackets / coats / bubble jackets / leather jackets / denim / pants / shorts / twills / ski hats. • Full trim collection for tops and bottoms for men & women Hardware and Trim: • Full color prints, applications, logo art • Hang tags / flag label / jocker tag / price ticket / size sticker / rivets / shanks – multi color / pocket flasher • Created elaborate presentation boards with all designs, direction, fabric and trims. / woven label / printed labels / mini outer label / patches and inside pocket bag print • Design for women consisted of denims, blouses, light weight hoodies embellished with prints, and • Complete tech packs for all hardware, trim, graphics, appliques, tops and bottoms bottoms. Full trim collection for all tops and bottoms. • All presentation boards were printed on luster photo paper and spray mounted on 20X30” gator boards, bubble wrapped packed and delivered. Pg 3 of 7 ARGEE VASQUEZ EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

CAREER CONT. Sean John -New York, N.Y. Contracted for design services and consultations 2006-2007 • Provided original presentation boards designs and directional for collections. Designed knits, denim, and T-shirt graphics. Provided all fabrics and all technical information for product development.

Rocawear / USDA -New York, NY Brand development and direction 2006-2007 • Created directional boards for Rocawear, including product, graphic and color direction for premium upcoming seasons. • Delivered brand concept and direction for USDA . • Followed emerging fashion trends and sales reports. • Designed, sampled and launched USDA Brand at Magic. Booth was awarded “Best in Show”. • Developed USDA/SNOWMAN Marketing concept for brand direction through DVD which featured hip-hop artist Young Jeezy. • Presented 1st collection boards and samples of tees, denim, outerwear, headwear and accessories

G-Unit F-50 LLC - Marc Ecko Ent. - New York, NY Chief Creative Director 2003-2005 Contracted for 2 years to design, create for the G-Unit brand and oversee all brand development and marketing. I originally started G-Unit from my home studio for the first 2 months. I put together requested categories to furnish any and all licensees with full direction of the brand, vision, concepts and categories. Increased revenues: 2003 $5.8M - 2004 $39.9M - 2005 $58.4M - 2006 $75.3M • Built from inception and managed the design and technical design team in order to lead the directional concepts for the G-Unit clothing company. • Designed concepts for all product categories: Men’s, Women’s, Junior’s, Kids and Accessories. Partnered with other departments, including Merchandising and Sales, to execute concept delivery. • Executed all design direction as member of the Creative Board of Directors Committee, including graphic direction, new enterprise opportunities, advertising, visual merchandising and marketing. • Managed the approval process and established quality standards for samples executed by Vendors including labels, hangtags, T-shirts, denim and outerwear. • Conceived creative advertising for G-Unit launch that received widespread acclaim and the “Most Controversial Ad Campaign of the Year” by FHM Magazine (October 2004) • Created structure, process, and directed design staff to develop all capsules, fashion, smu, core and replenishment capsules, that supported all sales and projections for up to 10 deliveries per year for 4 years.

In addition: • Scouted office space, purchased the furnishings for the showroom • Ordered all computers, hardware and software • Worked on full floor plan for staff of designers and technical designers • Worked closely with sales to provide line lists • Created all forms for multiple uses, approvals / production samples / artist approval forms etc. • In charge of all office standard supplies and for designers needs and requests • Created a photo booth rig room • Responsible for hiring and firing staff • Managed a full staff of 8 designers, 4 technical designers and 2 marketing assistants • Created full design and technical structure • Produced all body silhouettes, original cad pages, merchandising sheets, sales books, presentation boards, color cards, and all fabric cards. Pg 4 of 7 ARGEE VASQUEZ EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

CAREER CONT. • Devised a better way to assist sales increase sale margins, with little or no sample development by creating elaborate digital illustrations on for cads and merch trees presentations. This saved time and money. • Implemented digital folders, filing numbers for all designs / art / graphics / labeling / trim and applications for clear accessibility to all. These were also provided to all vendors and licensors to have consistency throughout. • Established hard drive files and library hard copies for all files: Master for the Company, for all staff and vendors involved. • Worked with license holders, providing them with full direction of the brand. Reebok was one of the main licensor for footwear, T-shirts and caps. • Assisted their legal department on Trademark issues and Record Label. • The total brand generated revenues of over $100M from 2003-2008

FUBU –New York, N.Y. Creative Design Director 2002-2003 • Provided direction and design to all FUBU Capsules: FUBU, FUBU Sport, FUBU Circa, Platinum FUBU, FUBU International, FUBU Boys, and FUBU Off-price programs. • Restructured the design and technical design staff to support all FUBU capsules. • Created and developed two new brand projects; the urban sportswear concept, “Ether and the suburban sportswear concept, “Pitch Black. • Press: FUBU brand which was featured in Women’s Wear Daily as #1 for “trendiest,” #1 for “trendsetting casual sportswear brand,” and #3 for “on a roll.” The design for FUBU also won the Dallas Fashion award in the “Men’s Fashion Athletic/Urban” category

Kids Headquarters -Wear Me Apparel - New York, NY Creative Design Director 2001-2002 Created high level creative concepts for new business solicitations. Full design development, presentation, catalog books, cads, merch trees, and sample shopping. Pony Athletic - Young men • Men’s Athletic Collection Sportswear. Complete design development. All apparel categories, labeling and trim system, tech packs, accessories, presentation boards, brand book direction. Timberland - Kids • Full collection and complete package for Boys Spring 2003. It consisted of T-shirts / hoodies / wovens / denim / jackets / labeling / trim / tech packs / presentation boards Ecko Unlimited - Kids • Full Brand direction presentation • Created Presentation of graphics and design • Assembled inspirational mood boards / directional boards. ( Acquired License ) Britney Spears’ Britney 4 Wheelers/ Sketchers test presentation designs for Target Stores ( N.B.S. ) Martin Lawrence’s Runteldat Men’s project for JC Penney ( New business solicitations ) Levi’s Signature Infancy Stages for Target Stores- Design Consultant

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CAREER CONT. Outkast – Complete brand development – New York, N.Y. Creative Design Director 2001-2002 Creative design development for all seasons and categories. • Full set of trim and hardware Including all • Graphics, T-shirt designs, caps, skullys, wovens, knits, hoodies, track jackets, baseball jackets, blazers, snorkels, leathers, bubbles, polos, L/S crew necks, cut & sew piecing tops, cardigans, denim pants, denim shorts, twill shorts accompanied by full brand presentation and all pertaining tech packs • Formed designs, graphics and introduced marketing concepts • Magazine lay-outs and design. • Provided all point of purchase displays, banner designs and lay-outs 30’ X 40’ Magic and tour • Design concept to attend Magic and was awarded “Best Booth”

Ruff Ryders – New York, N.Y. Creative Design Director 2000-2001 Numerous design development for all seasons and categories. • Full set of trim and hardware design & development • Graphics, T-shirt designs, caps, skullys, wovens, knits, hoodies, track jackets, baseball jackets, blazers, snorkels, leathers, bubbles, polos, L/S crew necks, cut & sew piecing tops, cardigans, denim pants, denim shorts, twill shorts accompanied by full brand presentation and all pertaining tech packs • Formed designs, graphics and introduced marketing concepts • Magazine lay-outs and design. • Banner designs and lay-outs 30’ X 40’ • Provided all point of purchase displays and Design concept to attend Magic and was awarded “Best Booth”

Freelance Projects Independent Brands / Celebrity Brands Design Services and Development • FUBU Brand Development Full brand collections – FB with Daymond John as seen in MSNBC • Big Star – Provided trim, labeling, and tech packs • Naked Blue – Complete Fashion Design Package • Marithe Francois Girbaud – Complete 2 sets of trim Package • Jagged Edge – Design collection • Maurice Malone – Full collections for men and women • Protégé for Kmart – Complete collection of active wear for basketball • Icer Brands: Outer wear, graphics, label and trim for their licensed brands Eckored and Apple bottoms • Hot GVibes – Product packaging design and tech packs – Adult Toys • Life Is Ruff - Dog Bed Designs and Prints – Designed beds and engineered prints • U.S. Polo Assn / Jordache Provided creative direction and positioning for • Rim Rocka Kids Graphics logo design and full athletic trim development.

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EXPERTISE

• All facets of fashion design, merchandising, fabric sourcing, for all categories; Sport, active, vintage, contemporary, urban, skate / Bmx, storyboards, fabric, direction, sample shopping, and all technical design. • Developed proprietary design software and presentation technique • Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator • Rig-building for product categories • Professional photography digital equipment for product shots for web or P.O.P’s • Directed and managed many design, marketing and technical design teams • Production efficiencies • Packaging Design • Brand Identity • Market Research • Client Relations • Marketing Sales Tools • Original Rendering Design Formats • Sales/Trend analysis • Standardized Design Processes • Photography • Printing Process / Color Separation

Skills

• Freehand artist, type master, painter, graffiti artist, illustrator, graphic design, paintings, line art, digital art, airbrush, portraits, landscapes, murals, mix media, cartoon character development, photography, video and editing.

Argee Vasquez 8541 66th Avenue Rego Park, N.Y. 11374 646. 318. 3125 [email protected]

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