MattFerbrache@gmail.com
Work Experience
Photography Manager
Atomic Mass Games • Feb 2021 - Present
• Handled all photography needs for Marvel and Lucasfilm IPs, such as Marvel: Crisis Protocol and Star Wars: Legion
• Organized and Maintained databases of all product photography
• Executed touch-up, color-correction, and background removal on product photography
• Coordinated and executed studio photo shoots for Marvel and Lucasfilm IPs
• Assisted in developing logo designs for upcoming products
Packaging Designer | Photo Production Artist
Funko LLC • May 2016 - June 2020
• Conceptualized, designed and produced product packaging using both brand assets and bespoke design elements
• Designed packaging for many product lines including vinyl collectibles, bobble-heads, and apparel
• Designed limited edition specialty product packaging, for GameStop, Hot Topic, and Funko’s retail stores
• Worked closely with licenses such as Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, DC, Pokémon, Bandai, Bungie, and Valve
• Created color call-out sheets for new products by matching Pantone colors to concept art imagery and 3D sculpts
• Produced product photography and product mockups for marketing and point-of-sale display
• Coordinated and executed product photo shoots
• Project managed, designed, and produced photography for the annual World of Pop! art book.
• Managed the printing and assembly of custom prototype packaging
Photography | Graphic Design
Privateer Press Inc • Dec 2011 - May 2016
• Produced marketing and solicitation photography for miniatures, board games, and other products
• Organized and Maintained databases of all product photography
• Executed touch-up, color-correction, and background removal on product photography
• Coordinated and executed studio photo shoots for Warmachine and Hordes book photography
• Coordinated and executed marketing photo shoots with live models for use in advertising
• Developed logo designs for products and events
• Created signage, banners, window clings, and other material for events
Graphic Design | Marketing
EMP Museum of Music + Sci-Fi + Pop Culture • May 2009 - June 2011
• Conceptualized, created, and executed cohesive designs for upcoming exhibitions
• Developed eye-catching designs for billboards, buses, and museum exterior
• Created digital assets for use on the web, in emails, and in-museum screens
• Created print ads for publications including Seattle Times, The Stranger, and Seattle Met
Marketing | Graphic Design | Photography | Web Admin
A-America Inc. • Nov 2007 - April 2009
• Created sales and point of purchase materials for use in-house and in retail stores
• Managed registration and updated digital assets on the corporate web site
• Created packaging and label designs for Costco
• Coordinated and executed photo shoots for new furniture lines
Customer Service | Sales | Production Artist
IKEA Home Furnishing • Oct 2001 - Nov 2007
• Assisted the design department with the extensive remodel of two thirds of the store
• Designed and constructed indoor and outdoor navigational signage
• Worked in the Returns Department assisting customers with repairs and returns
• In the Office Dept, worked with customers to design and build their ideal workspace
• Coordinated large scale office orders for businesses including Microsoft and Amazon
Freelance Work
Bottleneck Gallery
• Packaging design and product renders for Bottleneck Puzzles and other projects
Norse Foundry
• Photography and photo editing for the Adventurers & Adversaries Kickstarter
BMW Car Club of America
• Annual 12-month calendars for BMW Pro3 Racing Group
• Annual promotional posters and marketing material for annual BMW Centennial Celebration and E30 Picnic
Education
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design • Graduated June 2005
• Major: Graphic Design and Interactive Media
• Minor: Art History
Bellevue Community College
Associate of Arts • Graduated June 2002
Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Bridge
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher
Photography: Experience shooting with Sony, Nikon, Olympus, and Canon
Moderate Experience using Pixologic ZBrush, Blender, and Adobe After Effects