JOSH MANOLES

Education:
MCAD (Minneapolis College of Art and Design)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
2009-2013

Awards/Exhibitions:

2013 MCAD@MIA Award:
My proposal was chosen for the MCAD@MIA Award. The largest install at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. A
three-story mural that showcases the museum’s art collection in a colorful pictographic design.
November 2012 – March 2013



Previous / Current Experience:


Adidas

2016-2019  – Graphic Designer / Apparel Designer / Video Editor

- In charge of designing new graphic concepts and graphics that fit into them for each season for all
apparel in Adidas Skate.

- Tech pack all graphic driven clothing and communicate with the factory to make sure each garment
meets expectations.

- Design new apparel trims and patterns for each season that are applied across the entire apparel
line as well as footwear.

- Filming and editing seasonal internal videos showcasing new concepts action sports would be a
part of for the season.


Public Snowboards

2014-Present  - Art Director/Graphic Artist

- In charge of designing new graphic concepts and graphics for the entire apparel line and board line
for each season.

- In charge of all of marketing design including: Video editing, Animations, Printed ads, and Website
advertising.

- Working with the factory to make sure all of the board and apparel quality is correct.



RVCA

2015-2016  Apparel Designer  /  Technical clothing designer / Graphic Artist.

- In charge of designing new graphics and application techniques for each season

- Tech pack all graphic driven clothing and communicate with the factory to make sure each garment
meets expectations



Loma Street Market Print House 

2015-2017 - Printer and Installer

- Assisting and working on managing print jobs and finishing jobs to be sent out for installation.

- Installing vinyl prints on location for each client.



Element Skateboards

2014-2015 – Catalog designer / Photo Editor / Content Designer

- In charge of design layout and direction for each Element Catalog.

- In charge of designing and sending out all digital assets for web.

- Managed all photo content for the entire catalog. Editing, Print quality, Direction.


Expertise:

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, Dreamweaver, Flash and After Effects

Skilled with Screen Printing, laser cutting, Digital Photography, Lithography, Book Binding, Hand Lettering,
Vinyl Sticker Application, and Illustration.