ARTIST + DESIGNER
AARON
JAMES
WILLIAMS
As an Artist + Designer, I just want to create. Granted, design isn’t always the right platform for artistic expression. But there is still beauty in simplicity, and the ability to put content first. It doesn’t matter if it’s meant to be in a gallery, a part of your wardrobe, or on a pocket size device. The goal will always remain the same. Which is creating meaningful and aesthetically pleasing work that has a direct impact on the individuals it reaches.
This has been achieved with thoughtful ideation, efficiency, and humility. Ideating with purpose pushes boundaries and allows creativity to happen organically. Which become design systems and solutions that are constantly evolving. But through it all, remaining humble will make you a better collaborator, student, teacher, and designer. It helps maintain the drive needed to become successful, while being a constant reminder that I will never be as good as I am tomorrow.
WORK HISTORY
STEELHOUSE | APR 2015 • FEB 2019
SR. INTERACTIVE DESIGNER
USC DESIGN STUDIO | JUL 2013 • FEB 2015
ART DIRECTOR / CREATIVE MANAGER
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ JUL 2013 • NOV 2014
ANCHOR BLUE | JAN 2008 • MAY 2009
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
COMMUNITY | FEB 2019 • PRESENT
SR. BRAND DESIGNER
HOT TOPIC | MAR 2010 • JUN 2013
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PHOTO EDITOR
AOK CLOTHING | JUN 2007 • MAY 2010
LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER
EDU
California State University, at Fullerton
Student-Athlete, Class of 2007
B.A. Graphic Design + Illustration
AWARDS
FEATURED ARTIST
AT&T HISTORY BY US | FEB 2018
AWWWARDS WINNER | PLATINUM
POST HOLIDAY GUIDE | JAN 2016
FOOT ACTION DESIGN CONTEST | OCT 2012