Hyler.co

HI! My name is Hyler Fortier, and I would love to be considered for your graphic design position. Here is a breakdown of why I may be a perfect fit for this role:

Criteria that I meet

• Experienced Designer
• Familiar with h3h3 Content
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• Experience doing Merchandise
• "Someone we can work with, chill with, and be fuckin’ have cool times"

A bit of my Background

In 2013, I founded a successful cannabis-related App with 2 friends and my brother. We built an incredible community of over 1,000,000 avid cannabis consumers, and a social media following in the millions as well. I handled all of the design needs for the company for the first 3 years and the company is still going strong. Whether it was the overall branding scheme of our marketing or the App itself, I did it all. In that time, I learned what it truly meant to be scrappy. I can iterate quickly on any design, and help anyone truly visualize their idea.

I've worked extensively with the Adobe Suite, most frequently Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. I also have some basic web development and design experience. This website was built on Squarespace, but I am also proficient with Wordpress and the e-commerce platform Shopify.

I worked extensively with Wiz Khalifa's team to put together the graphic for the launch of one of his cannabis brands in Denver, Colorado. I did the designs for a variety of social media campaigns, including a campaign related to Apple.

These images were made as gifts for friends who are mildly obsessed with their dogs. I used Adobe Illustrator to trace the main features of the dogs' faces, and to bring out their personalities with strong shapes and colors.

MassRoots collaborated with a company that makes candles for an exclusive line sold only on our website. They liked my design so much, they actually asked me to redo their branding and they now use this general layout for all of their candles!

I have worked with a variety of merchandisers over the last few years to make sure our designs are printed properly, and sending over all of the necessary files - usually .eps or .ai files created in Adobe Illustrator. I understand how screen printing works, and always work hard to ensure that the designs are sent exactly as needed to print correctly. I've worked with merchandisers as far as China and as close as Denver with great success. I also ran the company's web store for about a year and a half including sourcing all designs, materials, and printers. 

Yes, I did used to look like a little Dutch boy, and yes I did once hug Raekwon like he was carrying my first-born child, but I like to think I'm a real hoot.  I can't take a beer bong, but I do drink exclusively Bud Light - in bottles when I'm feeling fancy. I absolutely love MMA even though I am physically incapable of overpowering even the smallest of creatures, as evidenced by the fact that I was bitten by a ladybug as a child.

I currently live in Denver, but am willing to relocate or visit if you'd like to meet in person.

Thank you all for your time!