Yuri Martinez portfolio

Graphic Designer | Department of Communications, Design, and Marketing
ESC20 Education Service Center Region 20 San Antonio, TX | 2021 – September 2023

• Developed and implemented creative and innovative visual solutions for products and tools, utilizing a wide range of graphic functions, software, and project layout options.
• Successfully managed all aspects of project development, including design, production, proofing, quote preparation, pre-press and press procedures, and thorough review of final products.
• Collaborated with internal and external clients to execute marketing and promotional programs, ensuring seamless coordination and exceptional results.
• Created visually appealing and user-friendly designs for TEA, Texas Education Agency, encompassing various products and websites.
• Conducted meetings with clients to understand their objectives and requirements.
• Regularly created captivating social media posters for advertisement purposes.

Multi-Channel Designer | Department of Marketing and Communications
Texas A&M San Antonio San Antonio, TX | 2020 – 2021 (6 months contract)

• Managed online presence by creating and maintaining the visual interface of the website.
• Oversaw all aspects of assigned projects, including concepts, timelines, budgets, communications, deadlines, and quality control.
• Incorporated the brand into different applications and planned print specifications, including job costing data.
• Collaborated with internal clients to provide creative direction, ensuring compliance with style and branding guidelines.
• Managed appropriate social media components with new technologies and collaborated with vendors for product delivery.
• Researched and established industry trends and maintained knowledge of emerging technologies and creative techniques.
• Created and delivered bilingual marketing materials in Spanish and English.

Multimedia Designer | Customer Relations and Communications
The University of Texas at San Antonio, UTSA San Antonio, TX | 2009 – 2020

• Developed and maintained the visual interface of the website to enhance online presence
• Executed assigned projects from start to finish, managing all aspects such as concepts, timelines, budgets, and quality control
• Incorporated brand elements into various applications and planned print specifications, including job-costing data
• Provided creative direction to internal clients, ensuring adherence to style and branding guidelines
• Implemented new technologies to manage social media components and collaborated with vendors for product delivery
• Conducted research to stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies and creative techniques
• Produced bilingual marketing materials in Spanish and English, delivering effective communication materials.

Graphic Designer | Community and Public Relations Marketing Department
Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX | 2005 – 2009

• Lead graphic designer responsible for effectively serving a student population of over 10,000.
• Generated single-, multi-, and full-color camera-ready artwork for various print and digital materials including signage, ads, newsletters, catalogs, promotional materials, forms, and brochures.
• Scanned, manipulated, and edited graphic artwork using digital tools.
• Efficiently organized and converted customer files from the Internet or email to different file formats used throughout the district, including five community colleges.
• Created and curated stock media for various digital platforms such as web page design, digital flyer templates, and PowerPoint presentations, while providing technical support to customers.
• Collaborated as a liaison with Information Systems to ensure projects adhered to college district standards.
• Assisted as a backup Print Services contact/service agent and supported the web developers’ team by updating college website pages and creating digital graphics.