Michael O'Brien

Academic

• Professor of digital communication, 2021–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

• Professor of foundations, 2009, The Art Institute of Washington, Arlington, VA
  Developed detailed course curriculum including syllabi, outlines, and grading criteria. Cultivated a creative environment with open floor lectures, critiques, and demos.

Professional

• Owner and operator, 2018–present, Wheelhouse Art, Savannah, GA
  Freelance illustrator and graphic designer for numerous clients, including:
  • Spalding (Delta Galil), apparel graphic design for collaborated collections
  • Wrangler, apparel graphic design and illustration for men's and women's apparel
  • Nike, NBA player portrait illustrations for upcoming graphic tee collection
  • Bath & Body Works, packaging design and illustration for body care collections
  • Tailgate Clothing, apparel graphic design focusing on conceptual licensing
  • American Eagle Outfitters, apparel graphic design for winter '20 assortment

• Senior graphic designer, 2014– 18, Abercrombie & Fitch, Columbus, OH
  Men's graphic tees, fleece, accessories, labels, and CAD. Lead illustrator responsible for custom artwork used in company-wide creative direction. Production team lead responsible for direction and approval of vendor strikes. Conceptualized and coordinated collections of licensed graphic content. Oversaw entire graphic development process including concept, design, and production.

• Graphic designer, 2009–14, Hollister Co., Columbus, OH
  Dude's graphic tees, fleece, accessories, tech, and swim. Illustrator responsible for custom artwork used in company-wide creative direction. Lead accessories graphic designer responsible for caps, belts, and footwear. Involved in entire graphic development process including concept, design, and production.