Quick intro:

A Senior Production Artist, Creative Illustrator, and Graphic Designer with extensive experience in package design, print layouts, and 3D/2D animation. Skilled in video compositing, editing, and managing production teams to deliver high-quality, brand-compliant designs. Adept at multitasking and meeting tight deadlines, with a strong work ethic and passion for continuous learning. Trilingual in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills across various media platforms.

Main objective:

A challenging position as Graphics Designer or Production Artist to make a strong contribution to the organization bringing deep depth of the knowledge and experience I have gained through out twenty years of continuous professional development.

Professional experience:

Independent Freelance Creative Designer.
Nov 2021 - Present
I specialize in transforming street art and digital sketches into vectorized logos and graphic designs for T-shirts and other printed materials, managing the entire process from concept to silkscreen printing.

Main goal was to leverage my creative talents as both a street artist and digital artist to deliver unique and engaging visual solutions across various mediums. Specializing in logo creation, graphic motives, and digital art for products like T-shirts, I transform initial sketches into vectorized artwork, ensuring designs are prepared for color separation and print-ready files for silkscreen printing. I manage all stages of the production process, from conceptualizing and designing custom logos to overseeing color separations and printing films for silkscreen. My work consistently results in high-quality output for both small and large-scale projects, collaborating closely with clients to create standout designs with a street art-inspired edge.

Senior Production Artist.
Diadeis SGS.co.  New York, NY. *  Sept 2018 - Nov 2021
Diadeis SGS.co (SGS & Co.) is a global brand impact group that drives brand success through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to sustainability.

I worked as a highly skilled Senior Production Artist and Creative Designer. Brought extensive experience in creating package designs, print layouts, and promotional materials. Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Artpro+, with a strong emphasis on all phases of the production process. My responsibilities included preparing designed graphics files for various printing processes, ensuring each artwork met brand guidelines, complying with FDA regulations, and meeting printer press specifications. Adept at managing production artists, streamlining workflow, and producing high-quality finished products across all media platforms.

Accounts.   Bayer / Coppertone / Dr.Scholls / Heinz / Nestle

Studio Production Artist.
Graphic Visions Group. Inc.  New York, NY. *  Jul 2004 - Aug 2018
The Graphic Visions Group (GVG) is one of the biggest Pre-press Comping studios in the USA.

Responsibilities included: Setting up the films for the color separations for silk-screening, transfers, direct imaging, and FPO's of Cartons and Blistercards. Other responsibilities include color matching and setting up cartons and labels for Hi-Res printing using the Azorras Final Proof image setters. Operating and maintaining the Fuji Final-proof image setters, as well as maintaining the company’s film machines. Color adjustment, image retouching, and file setup for the Large Format Printer/Cutter SOLJET Pro 4 XR-640 the production of flexible package proofs and samples and setting up Dies for Cartons, Blistercards, Lids, Sleeves, and Simplex using DGS Samurai GP Pro.

Mechanical Artist. *  Jul 2004 - Jul 2013
I worked on the layout development of the mechanicals for Carton, Blistercards and Primaries. I was also involved in the packaging design of cartons and primaries.

Accounts. L´Oreal / Maybelline / Avon / Victoria Secret / Coty / Lloyd & Co / Bath and Body Work / Ralph Lauren,    Maybelline DMI / Marc Jacobs / Tom Ford / Sally

Graphics Designer.
Type Graphics. Inc.  Miami, FL.  *  Jan 2003 - July 2004
Type Graphics has been the designing studio behind the creative designs of Latin music labels for more than 27 years.

I was responsible for creating designs for CD Layouts, Banners, Flyers and Posters. Additionally, I worked in the editing studio making audio and video mixture and compositing for TV commercials.

Accounts. Sony Music / BMG Studios / Univision and Telemundo, main Latin television broadcasting networks in the US.

Tools: 

• Adobe Creative Suite including: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premier and After Effects.

• Artpro+

• Autodesk Maya, 3D Studio Max.

• Extensis X Font management software.

• ORIS Flex Pack // Web.

• GMG ColorProof.

• Kasemake 9.50.

• Microsoft Office Suite.

• Expert in Windows and Macintosh OS X platforms.