JASON CHRISTOPHER MOOSHAGIAN 562 355-2351 | jmooshagian@icloud.com | portfolio: www.behance.

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OBJECTIVE
A senior creative leadership position within a progressive company which offers significant challenge, responsibility, and the
opportunity for continued career growth.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
More than twenty years of top, diversified experience, holding positions of increasing scope and responsibility.
A proven creative leader who can take on complex projects, direct others, and successfully drive the creative process.
E xtensive background in all vital disciplines including creative direction, graphic design, branding, omni-channel marketing
support, content creation, art direction, photography, print production, product development, creative services management,
staff training, mentoring and supervision, project and resource management, presentation development, and client relations.
A unique mix of technical ability and aesthetic sensibility who excels at a wide range of tasks within the creative spectrum.
A seasoned industry veteran, who is highly-experienced in all critical aspects of industry work, and is thoroughly familiar with
industry practices, standards, and protocols.
Diverse and applicable professional experience in both agency and in-house settings.
Well-versed in developing new programs, processes and practices which assure that all creative units achieve their maximum
potential, and realize the highest levels of work.
An accomplished and adaptable hands-on design expert with a broad and highly applicable skill-set.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SANUK - Senior Manager of Creative Services - Irvine, CA 2010 - 2015
Led all creative development and operations at Sanuk, a highly-influential and imaginative surf/lifestyle brand. Served as creative
director for all internal advertising, branding, packaging, trade, and consumer-facing initiatives. Directly responsible for managing
brands daily creative services operations, providing creative leadership to team members, overseeing all concept, design, copy and
visual content development, creating key brand graphics and establishing overall visual style, procuring outside talent and services,
scheduling work assignments, training and supervising staff, and developing work-flows and company wide best-practices.
Was the senior most creative in the brands global organization, and was directly responsible for a wealth of creative initiatives
and innovations. Worked directly with Vice President of Marketing and other cross-functional executive counterparts in developing
brand strategies and seasonal omni-channel go-to-market direction and materials.
Selected Accomplishments:
Managed a creative operation which consistently met and exceeded all company-wide expectations.
Oversaw a staff of seven team members who fulfilled all of Sanuks domestic creative needs, which included print advertising,
catalog design, web, mobile, e-commerce and social media support, video and film content development and production,
DTC/Wholesale retail design and support, customer experience development, and sales and trade event production design.
Developed and implemented comprehensive and standardized task management, project briefing, job tracking, documentation,
asset management, trafficking, and work-flow protocols that are used company wide.
Directed and mentored four team members who where recognized for their outstanding service, as well as being named
company-wide employees of the quarter.
Personally established, equipped, and managed in-house photo studio facility.
Acted as chief internal print, graphic technology, and equipment advisor.
AWi - Vice President, Creative - Irvine, CA 2008 - 2010
Oversaw all creative operations for this innovative marketing and media technology company which developed hybrid print
and digital marketing products for various commercial applications. Collaborated directly with executive leadership and crossfunctional partners to develop strategy, tactics, and protocols relating to the companys products, marketing, sales, and operations.
Oversaw all day to day operations and directed the creative team in the design and production of sophisticated multimedia
presentations, marketing materials, and prototypes. Other duties included, brand creative development, process and technology
development, product prototyping, product design refinement, product testing and approvals, identifying potential commercial

applications (for companys technologies and products), providing product patent and IP support, staff training and development,
investor relations, vendor procurement, and handling a wide variety of special projects.
Selected Accomplishments:
Personally established, equipped, and staffed a full-service in-house design department from its inception, and guided all
creative development, direction, and services.
Was instrumental in the development of many company products and creative innovations, and was a key player in the
successful introduction of specific company products for use in the U.S. Postal System, the first products of their kind
to receive USPS approvals.
Identified potential commercial applications of firms technologies and products as they related to targeted customers, and
developed customized multimedia sales presentations, marketing concepts and programs, and prototype examples.
Played an integral role in wining companys largest commercial business contract, capturing La Poste (the French Postal Service)
in a multi-million dollar technology licensing and IP royalty agreement.
Acted as chief internal print and graphic technology advisor, and worked with outside service providers and technology partners
to specify and procure equipment, establish work-flows and refine operational processes.
Established key marketing and branding strategies for the company, and developed all sales, ID, and marketing support materials.
FREELANCE CREATIVE - Principal 1996 - Date
Areas of Expertise: graphic design, brand strategy, art direction, photography, corporate ID, copy writing, presentation design,
catalog design, print production, finish-compositing, retouching, technical illustration, retail experience development, package
design, fixture/display development, book design, direct mail, 3-D visualization, motion graphics, direction and videography,
website, email, architectural signage, set/stage design, trade show and event development, interface design, music supervision
Agency clients included, M1 Partnership, Ideaology Advertising, The Filling Station, Retinal Slap, Deutsch Inc., Lunch Advertising,
A Common Thread, and Fraser/Young Inc.
Brands included, Heavenly/Vail Resorts, Voce Wireless, Marriott International, Oakley, Red Bull, Islands Restaurants, Freestyle,
Palm Pictures, Red Ant Records, Bank of Hawaii, LA County Fair, Asahi Beer, NES Finacial, Full 90 Sports, Los Angeles Times
The LA Lakers, Bug/Windswept Music, Disney, Bank of America, Remo Drums, Williams/Griffin Homes, and countless others.
ASATSU/ BBDO - Senior Graphic Designer - Los Angeles, CA 1995 - 1996
Responsible for creating print and collateral material designs, overseeing photo-direction, managing print production, and other
design-related functions. Coordinated all phases of design, from concept through production completion.
Key clients included, Pioneer, Asahi Beer, Bandai, Squaresoft, Sun-Bird Foods, AuraSound, Eiki Projection, and Shiseido.
IDENTIGRAPHIX - Design Manager - Walnut, CA 1988 - 1995
Responsible for managing design operations, graphic development, coordination, and other creative functions for this leading
precision printing and manufacturing firm. Designed and produced print materials, interface components, labels, and signage.
Key clients included, IBM, Xerox, British Telecom, Alps, Boeing, and Southern California Edison.
VIDI - 3-D Software Development Consultant - Monrovia, CA 1993 - 1994
Responsible for the design of technical documentation and tutorials, which supported a state-of-the-art 3D design package.
EDUCATION
Graphic Design Program, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Software Skills: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Bridge, Lightroom, Painter, Quarkxpress, After Effects, Final Cut, Premiere,
Cinema 4D, Logic, Live, Pro Tools, Microsoft Office, Keynote and Powerpoint
Traditional Skills: Extensive comping, model building, woodworking, carpentry, fabrication, and prototyping
Photography: Extensive product, studio, and lifestyle photography experience, and advanced retouching and compositing abilities
Drafting: Skilled in mechanical, architectural, perspective drawing, CAD, BP reading, and industrial design development
Motion Grapics and Video: Extensive experience with both 2-D and 3-D modeling, animation, compositing, direction, and editing
Audio: Experienced in audio production, sound design, and musical composition