A Devoted Designer/Creative Director who thrives in a highly competitive and creative work environment, to expose original combination of design and efficiency. perfection in ones craft is key to Increase in company growth and innovation.
Personal
Objective - To Be the most efficient and productive designer/ Creative at all times.
Ethnicity - Mexican American
Speak/ write/ read English & Spanish
(Born in: East LA).
Interests - Creative design, sports, music, fitness and travel.
Favorite Quote - "Believe in your flyness, and conquer your shyness."- Kanye West
Birthdate - January 17th 1986
Work experience
KTOO/ ALVY LUXE (Women’s Apparel)
(Designer / Creative Director/ Photographer )
7/7/16-5/5/2022
link: www.alvyluxe.com (My Creative involvement ended mutually on 11/11/21). Any New images / graphics are not from my creativity anymore. All My work for alvy luxe is here on my website.
Responsibilities: At Ktoo I would Work on Graphic design media such as catalogs, logo design, online ads, business cards, Site banners, signage design, garment (apparel) design and also re-touching photos for all media concepts. I have also attended Magic Trade Shows and help set up booths and the photography for the events. I have also created all social media content and creative concepts for trendy posts. I have even managed all their social media platforms. I have maintain company websites updates and photos along with POs, Shipments and dealing with vendors and manufactures. I have also Coordinated with influencer’s gift packages as well as find influencers for the company. I Also created photoshoots from picking models/ Hair & make up/ and studios for their editorial needs. I was also their Photographer for about 3 years 1/2019-5/2022.
Urgent Gear (Designer) 12/1/15-7/1/16
Responsibilities: Create all Tech packs, CAD Sheets and line sheets for mens wear and boys apparel. Also to create original art work and tech patterns for graphics and fabric needed. Design look books and any visual media needed. All work was for two brands MICROS & INDIGO STAR.
Allied injury co./Royal trappings/ Glow Beverage
(Designer / Creative Director) 4/15/15- 9/5/15 (contract )
link: www.royaltrappings.com Responsibilities: Worked on Graphic design media such as catalogs, logo design, online ads, business cards, signage design, t-shirt graphic designs and also re-touching photos for all media concepts. Social media content and creative concepts. Also maintained website updates and photos for (Royal Trappings) along with Social Media content and posts, POs, Orders Shipments and dealing with vendors and manufactures.
NEW CHEF FASHION (GRAPHIC DESIGNER) 5/31/14- 9/25/14
Link: www.newcheffashion.com Responsibilities: Graphic/ Production design media such as catalogs, logo design, online ads, business cards, signage design, t-shirt graphic designs and also re-touching photos for all media concepts.
Hemosure inc./ADS/ WHPM Irwindale, CA 03/2011- 09/2013
link: www.hemosure.com Responsibilities: Marketing concepts/ ideas/designs
for Drug Test products. Designing Flyers, Catalogs, Pop ups (banners), post cards, Business cards, ETC. Dealing with print orders and print shops. (print ready files) Creating new package designs and photos adjustments.
JnS Collective (Creative Director/Graphic Designer) 7/1/14- 2/3/15 (contract)
Link: www.sezieanddesist.com Responsibilities: All graphic design media such as
tech packs, CAD sheets, catalogs, logo
design, online ads, business cards, signage
design, t-shirt graphic designs. in charge of the
creative concepts such as photoshoot ideas ,
capsule collections, campaign. Design
responsibilities: Design item concepts from
scratch, illustration, Create fresh ideas,
also collaboration with other designers if
needed,fabrics, work with cutters (cut and
sew personal). Understanding of fabrics,
trims, construction, and sketching. Also
traveld for 20% of the job to mexico (Puebla)
to work with our factory staff.
Mehr & Alvandi Law Firm, Irvine, CA 08/2010-12/2010 (First Graphic Design job)
Responsibilities: Marketing concepts in the
graphic design department and also Handling
all designs for Flyers, Business cards, catalogs,
and info Ads.
INTERNships & Past non pay work
Ana.m designs USA clothing, Hollywood, CA (internship) 5/2010 - 8/ 2010 Responsibilities: Clothing designs and also poster ads, Web images and updates on their website.
Lindenwood University, St. Louis, MO (College work study) 09/2008- 05/2010 Responsibilities: Freelance design work in all campus needs.
Made You Look Graphics, St. Louis, MO (internship)
02/2010-05/2010 -Responsibilities: Design ADS, catalogs, pamphlets, Flyers, Photos, Web layouts and logos.
Skills & Highlights
Skill Set programs (*All Current software):
Adobe Photoshop*
Adobe illustrator*
Adobe InDesign*
Adobe flash*
microsoft word
microsoft outlook
microsoft power point
microsoft excel
Dreamweaver*
html
css
wacom tablet
Social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinester, Snapchat and Tik Tok, YouTube)
Big Cartel platform, Squarespace platform, Megenta and shopify site platforms.
Canon camera
Sony Camera
.
Highlights:
MAC OS
PC Platform
Typography
Color Theory
Fashion Sense (Trends)
Company Identity
Marketing
Web/ Design Layout
Apparel Design
Logos
Tech Design
Creative Direction / Concepts
Management (e-Commerce websites)
Street Wear Knowledge
Photography
Social Media management
Model / Influencer relations
Sport design
Sport Knowledge
EDUCATION
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO Graduation 6/15/ 2010 BFA Studio Arts - Emphasis in Graphic
Design and Web design
Citrus Community College, Glendora, CA Graduation 6/12/2007 AA Certificate General Studies
Northview High school, Covina, CA Graduation 7/14/ 2004 High school diploma
NOTABLE PROJECTS
Collaboration design with AMT Brand (jacket) (9/10/2016)
Created a Floral design for a trendy embroidery style jacket that will be sold at FOREVER 21 (online only).
JRYU F/W 2016 LOOKBOOK (12/20/15-2/10/16)
Co-Designed with JYRU (Korean Fashion Brand) Fall/ Winter 2016 Lookbook.
CHRIS BROWN Performance JACKET (9/25/14-10/2/14)
Co-Designed with JNS Collective a Pink Parka Jacket for Chris Brown (seen in Portfolio).
JNS COLLECTIVE COLLABERATION WITH KALIKID Clothing (10/15/14-12/28/14)
Collaberation T-Shirts Sold at Karmaloop & Kazbah
(Online retailers sold 675 units).
Lindenwood University (4/25/2010)
Sr. Art Exhibition