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Senior Graphic Designer, New Product Developer
Tucson, AZ
2014 - Present (10 years)
• Organize and manage high volumes of projects and deadlines
• Gather information and source materials to create design briefs
• Collaborate and delegate with cross-functional teams to complete projects of various scope
• Lead for brainstorming seasonal and new product development
• Organize company partnerships for new product development
• Coordinate with over-sea manufacturers to ensure product functionality and quality
• Run team CORE branding and design thinking exercises
• Develop and implement workflow processes
• Engineer and design packaging for in-house intellectual properties and licensed products
• Coordinate with licensees on submissions and artwork approval
• Shoot and edit photos and video for packaging and social media
• Schedule and manage photo shoots and video productions
• 3D sculpt and model for product lines and app assets
• UX Designer and augmented reality app developer
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Senior Graphic Designer, Creative Specialist
Tucson, AZ
2012 - 2014 (2 years)
• Design and produce marketing material for the University of Arizona Athletics and Alumni departments, Freeport McMoran, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Integrative Touch for Kids, Easter Seals Blake Foundation, Sun City Oro Valley and many more.
• Gather information and source materials to create artwork.
• Communicate effectively with clients from concept to completion of various projects.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Constantly acquiring new knowlege and techniques by attending design workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Maintain company website, computers, server, and other technology.
• Oversee internship program through mentorship.
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Senior Graphic Designer, Production Manager
Tucson, AZ
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
• Managed and produced large volumes of media.
• Created modern and impacting graphics for various companies and clients.
• Created and planned large projects such as Rialto Arts and Antiquities Museum, TPD 9/11 Memorial, (CDO, IRHS, MVHS) Stadium Sponsor projects, Casino Del Sol Wall Murals and others.
• Maintained printers and equipment
• Designed, manufactured, and installed large format projects such as car wraps, fleet decals, and reflective vinyl for companies like KVOI and North West Fire Department.
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Graphic Designer
Green Valley, AZ
2009 - 2011 (2 years)
• Designed and published media, from brochures and business cards to large format signs for large organizations such as SEAHEC, UCHC, Carondelet, Rotary Club, Town of Sahuarita, Tubac Commerce, and others.
• Collaborated with artists to scan, color match, and print large format artwork on canvas, watercolor, gloss, and matte photo-paper.
• Designed, manufactured, and installed large signage for restaurants,construction sites, and other businesses.
• Installed and designed vinyl graphics for vehicles and business windows.
• Utilized a pre-press plate system.
• Maintained company website, computers, server, and other technology