I am a multidisciplinary designer and digital artist with a focus in key art, brand design systems and global campaign experiences.
Proficiencies:
Key Art, Compositing, Creative Retouching, Brand Identity, Visual Identity Systems, Media Campaigns and Art Direction.
Software Skills:
Mac OS platforms
Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dimension, After Effects, Bridge
Other: Miro, Sketch, Midjourney, KeyShot
Email: gabebledsoe@gmail.com
Network: LinkedIn
Location: Portland, OR
Nike
Reebok
Adidas
Xbox
Netflix
Electronic Arts
EA Sports
Roblox
Merrell
Gerber Gear
Dutch Bros
Skylight Collective
Art Director: Image [2021 - Present]
Portland, Oregon
Lead Art Director for entertainment accounts tasked with the development of key art, along with the creation of: visual identity, logo and brand toolkits. Work in tandem with Creative Directors, Art Directors and brand design team to identify challenges and establish parameters that put campaigns in the best light possible. Clients include: Nike, Xbox, Electronic Arts, Roblox and Netflix.
Roundhouse Agency
Senior Designer [2015 - 2021]
Portland, Oregon
Crafted custom key art and brand design systems for media campaigns. Worked in collaboration with Creative Directors, Art Directors and design teams to develop immersive experiences that focused the consumer towards the brand journey. Clients Included: Reebok, Adidas, Merrell, Gerber Gear and Dutch Bros.
SET Creative
Senior Designer [2014 - 2015]
Portland, Oregon
Developed brand experiences and graphic systems for lifestyle and tech brands. Worked with Creative Directors and Art Directors to establish innovative solutions that effectively connected consumers with the brand experience. Clients included: Nike, Google Glass, Oakley and Red Bull.
Cinco Design Office
Senior Brand Designer [2011 - 2014]
Portland, Oregon
Created key art, brand identity, visual identity systems and campaigns for accounts such as: Electronic Arts, EA Sports, Xbox, Monster Products and Intel. Worked closely with Creative Directors to lead the design team in concept development, image making, strategy, design and expansion of custom brand creative.
Art Machine, A Trailer Park Group Co.
Art Director [2009 - 2011]
Los Angeles, California
Developed key art and media campaigns for entertainment and brand properties at a large media firm. Collaborated with Creative Directors and Art Directors to establish appropriate solutions for client specific needs. Clients included: Warner Brothers, 20th Century Studios, A&E, Under Armour, Toyota and Interscope Records.
Herenow Creative Network
Designer [2007 - 2009]
Portland, Oregon
Created identity, collateral, retail environments, and packaging work for a variety of accounts, including: Nike, Adidas, Umpqua Bank and Autodesk. Regularly collaborated with coworkers and clients regarding the design process through frequent meetings and correspondence.
Education:
· University of Oregon
· Bachelor of Fine Arts: Multimedia Design, Minor: Communication Studies