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A Day in the Life of Brilliant Becca |
Check out this Q&A with Becca, our rad Roxy graphic designer!
Job Title/Description of what you do:
I am a graphic designer for Roxy and currently do web design for roxy.com (and even some work for Quiksilver and DC’s websites too). My job includes everything from designing promos that can be seen all over the site, designing the weekly emails Roxy sends out, to getting to help out with photo shoots. Another really fun part of my job is getting to concept ideas for campaigns such as holiday campaigns or special promotions we offer during the year. I love getting to be so creative all of the time, so it doesn’t feel like work because I enjoy what I do so much.
Time worked at ROXY:
1 year
Defining moment at Roxy:
I think my defining moment at Roxy actually happened before I even worked here, it’s something that led to me getting my job here… A few months before I got the job, I entered a surfboard design contest Roxy was hosting, which I found out about on the Roxy blog. I sent in my design, and it ended up being one of three designs that were chosen to be put onto a surfboard that was then displayed in one of the Roxy stores. When I found out I was one of the winners I was SO excited… I hopped in the car with a few of my friends and drove to the store immediately to go check it out… I couldn’t believe the surfboard hanging in the window was actually something I created! I have loved Roxy for so long, and being a recent college grad it was a goal of mine to try to get a job here, and I knew having my design chosen to be on a surfboard put me one step closer to my dream!
Fav part of working for ROXY:
I love getting to be creative everyday and I love waking up each morning and actually wanting to go to work. When I am here I don’t even feel like it’s work because I am surrounded by so many great people, who are also all excited about the brand, the industry and just being here.
Style Icon/Style Inspiration:
I’m not really inspired by one style in particular… I love to shop and collect random pieces, whether they are old, new, borrowed, whatever it is I come across that I really like. Then I often turn to magazines, catalogs, blogs and my friends to get inspiration on how to put all the random pieces I’ve collected together, to make an outfit that works…
Go-To Fashion Item or Outfit right now:
I’d have to say that one of my favorite things in my closet right now is a black boyfriend blazer… I wear it ALL the time. It goes with everything and is great for dressing up and works with casual outfits too… I wish I had one in every color.
Advice to Readers:
Never give up and think that what you want to do with your life isn’t possible. I have wanted to work for Roxy since I was 15, and I never gave up, and now, 10 years later, here I am with my dream job. Everyone told me that I shouldn’t get too excited and expect to have my dream job right out of college, but turns out, anything is possible, because I DO!
Thanks Becca!
katherine says:
December 1, 2009 at 5:30 pm
becca rocks!!
Al Kudela says:
December 3, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Becca is an outstanding young lady, indeed one of a kind. I can attest to her Q&A remarks. I know her very well. I’ve spent many days in the “Life of Brilliant Becca”. She’s a wonderful granddaughter!
Becca, I congratulate you on your entire life. Your current professional career is but only a part of you. You have brought immense joy to the entire family that surrounds you. May the rest of your life be even more blessed and fulfilling than it has been to date.
With love, Grandpa Al.
lucy says:
December 8, 2009 at 6:18 am
wow! i have wanted to work for roxy since i was 15 when i first started surfing originally it was as a pro surfer/model but being a top surfer from a town 100 miles from the coast is pushing it, i am a hairdresser now, is there a market for hairdressers in the roxy industry! or is that tousled beach hair really that effort less?
Mike says:
February 25, 2010 at 8:56 am
I’m still learning!
Robin Zimmz says:
July 13, 2010 at 6:58 am
What an Inspiring story Becca, & a Wonderful example for women (& men) of all ages… we should Never give up on what we Relish & wish to do with our futures!
Congrats to you!! Enjoying what you do, And getting paid for it…now that is Priceless
Roxy Roxxx!!
Emelie Jobson says:
September 2, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Hi Becca,
I feel as strong about Roxy as you do! I love sports, especially board sports.
I’m a Graphic Design student currently studying in Stockholm, Sweden.
In the program we have the opportunity to participate in a 7 month internship, starting in the end of November 2010. I would love to do my internship at Roxy. That’s my dream!
Do you know who I should contact regarding this?
With Roxy in my heart, Best Regards
Emelie
Jessica D says:
September 16, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Hey Becca, What an inspriing story. I’m also interested in becoming a graphic designer and I just wanted to know what school you went to because I’m looking into schools now and I wanted to get an idea of good ones. Thanks
-Jessica
daniela Aranda says:
October 19, 2010 at 8:37 pm
hi!! i actually have to do this homeword for design introduccion cause im studyin industrial design, and i had to look for 2 graphic designs and now im gonna do my hw about you lol u are one of my new role models;)
Jera says:
November 15, 2010 at 11:25 am
Hey Becca! I’m currently a graphic design major at USC, and will graduate at the end of this semester. My dream is to do graphic design for a surf company. Is there anyway I could possibly email you to ask you a few questions? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!
Mia says:
February 13, 2011 at 8:52 am
Hi Becca! I loved reading your inspirational article, and I was wondering exactly how you landed this wonderful job? It seems perfect; daily creativity and beachy environment… haha I would be so passionate about my work as it seems you are too! I have recently graduated with a degree in Communication, and the more I look around at jobs and opportunities, the more I seem to fall back in love with all that is Roxy. Any suggestions on ways to get more involved with a company I feel so passionately about? Any response would be very appreciated =]
and P.S.- You GO GIRL!
Rhonda Wright says:
April 8, 2011 at 3:26 am
CONGRATULATIONS BECCA!!!..for following ur heart and dream..a very valuable lesson to learn in life at sucha a young age!..maybe u could give me and my homegirl some tips on how to be ROXY models!.,it’s nice to know that dreams do come true and there’s hope for our future!..ROXY RULES FOREVER!!! <3 PEACE N LUV!..RHONDA