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. Pg 1 of 7 ARGEE VASQUEZ EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR 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 Pg 2 of 7 ARGEE VASQUEZ EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR 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 –