Ethan Bennett Design

Experience

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Tesla

Art Director & Designer

FEB. 2017–SEPT. 2018 | FREMONT, CA

Designed for customer-facing graphics including print, web, retail environment, email, social media, trade shows, digital kiosks, campaigns, billboards, merchandise and event presentations

Art directed all photography and redesigned charging web pages to educate buyers and increase leads

Sole designer under the art director on UX/UI redesign of the Model S and Model X pages on Tesla.com

Developed the UX/UI of the digital kiosk for the Home of the Future installation at the LA Auto Show

Successfully managed ambiguity and adapted to directional change in fast-moving corporate environment

 

SolarCity

Art Director & Designer

JUNE 2015–FEB. 2017 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 

Designed and developed numerous marketing programs including logos, retail graphics, brochures, trade show graphics, infographics, executive presentations, emails, banners, merchandise and advertisements

Integral team member on the redesign of SolarCity.com, resulting in an increase of solar sales leads

Illustrated storyboards for video spots in collaboration with writers, videographers and creative director

 

Gap Inc.

Sr. Graphic Designer

AUG. 2013–JUNE 2015 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Responsible for all Gap Factory email marketing for the US, Canada, United Kingdom, France and Italy

Art directed photoshoots for clothing and outfit lay-downs for use in email and print marketing

Assisted in concept development and art direction for seasonal global marketing campaigns

 

Sephora

Sr. Graphic Designer

FEB. 2010–AUG.2013 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Elevated the retail graphic environment while ensuring consistency by codifying the brand’s visual language

Lead designer on the graphic development of new in-store fixtures for fragrance, makeup and skin products

Supervised a team of four graphic designers and assessed all graphics for quality and accuracy

Redesigned the monthly directive used by store employees for accurate set ups and installations that cut annual printing and shipping costs by $100,000 by reducing page count

 

PROforma Premier Creative

Graphic Designer

JUNE 2006–SEPT. 2007 | GAINESVILLE, FL

Created ads, logos, custom illustrations, print collateral, and promotional items in a fast-paced agency setting

Prioritized workload and effectively managed mulitiple design projects while exceeding client expectations

Designed, proofed and output apparel graphics for print production and screen printing on fabric

 

Education

 
 

The Art Institute of California

Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design

OCT. 2007–DEC. 2009 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Recipient of Best in Show Portfolio Award

 

Santa Fe College

Associate of Arts, Graphic Design

AUG. 2005–JUNE 2006 | GAINESVILLE, FL 


Associate of Arts, Studio Fine Art

AUG. 2005–JUNE 2006 | GAINESVILLE, FL