Sam Mazzarella

Sam is a SoCal based product designer and artist. With experience in digital and print design, he creates complex work with an exciting and unique perspective. His love for sports and connection to the outdoors aid his technological side when approaching his work.

When he isn't designing or making art, he is watching his favorite sports teams, fishing, or streaming video games.

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Education

Laguna College of Art + Design

BFA Graphic Design + Digital Media with Action Sports Emphasis

Cum Laude

Experience

Freelance & Contracting work.

DIRECTV
Aug ‘21 - Present

Senior UI Designer

UI & IX design

Working with DIRECTV's user experience & research team to evolve DIRECTV

https://directv.com
AT&T
Oct ‘19 - Aug '21

UI Motion Designer

Motion & Prototyping

Working with AT&T’s Experience Design Studio creating and prototyping user interactions for their AT&T TV / DirecTV and Smart Home Manager Platforms.

https://att.com
Anaheim Ducks
Nov ’18 - Present

Event Technician, Freelance Designer

Entertainment Production

LED operator for Daktronics system controlling Stadium Vision screens. Camera operating. Designed Hall of Fame Night Logo & Limited Edition Lithograph prints for team store. Branded 2017 campaign concepts and assets for apparel and fan experience during Playoffs.

http://anaheimducks.com
ARTTIC Inc.
Nov ‘18 - Dec '23

Creative Director

Design Lead for this new Startup

Concept & design for all marketing and brand assets with the company and its multiple sub brands.

http://arttic.co
Elizabeth Turk Studios
July ‘16 - 2018

Freelance Designer

Video Editing, 3D Modeling and Concept Work

Designed 3D Visualizations for concept sculpture installations. Video editor for project presentations. Web design + consulting for the studio's web presence.

http://elizabethturkstudios.com
Phantom Design
Jan ’18 - Nov ‘19

Graphic Designer

Production, Design & Front-End Development

Motion graphics & video production. Front-end development with Wordpress including e-Commerce. Product & Lifestyle photo shoots for internal and client projects.

http://phantomdesign.com
LCAD
Feb ‘16 - May ‘19

Teachers Assistant, Freelance, Student Tutor

I've had the pleasure of working with my alma mater as a student tutor, teachers assistant and freelance motion + video designer during and after my studies at the school.

https://lcad.edu

Sponsored Studios

I got the opportunity to learn from many industry leading companies through sponsored studio classes that involved creating product for their brands and pitching them to their creative teams.

Workshops

I’ve had the chance to learn lettering techniques from the top type/lettering designers around the world.

Mrs Eaves (Gemma O'Brien)

http://gemmaobrien.com
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