Multimedia Designer | Senior Graphic Designer | Web Designer

Yuri Martinez portfolio

I’m living the art and practice of creating visual content using elements such as typography, images, colors, and layout to convey information, ideas, or messages effectively and aesthetically across various mediums like print, digital platforms, and more.
Crafting Aesthetics With Passion

Resume

With over 15 years of experience in the Graphic Design industry, I specialize in producing print and digital projects, web design, print layouts, and marketing campaign visualization based on user-centered design principles. Additionally, I have over five years of experience as a Professor of Fine Art, Drawing, and Painting.

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.

AWARDS

  • Awarded "Bright Ideas" for "Student Guide," at Northwest Vista College.
  • Received Bronze Medal for Annual Report, during National Council for Marketing & Public Relations.
  • Earned Medallion Award for "Building for the Future” Annual Report, at National Council for Marketing & Public Relations.
  • Secured Gold Medal for the Annual Report at National Council for Marketing & Public Relations.
  • Recognized with Medallion Award for "Opening Doors" Annual Report.

  • PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

    • Expert in Windows OS and Mac OS platforms. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Adobe XD, and Dreamweaver. • Strong grasp of digital innovation based on industry trends and user-centered design principles. • Skilled in website layout and design. • Proficient in artistic drawing and painting, traditional illustration, and professional fine art. • Knowledgeable in video editing and digital photography.

  • EDUCATION

    • Bachelor of Fine Arts | National School of Art • Animation Assistant | National Animation Studios at ICAIC (Cuban Institute of Arts and Cinematographic Industry)

  • LANGUAGE

    Bilingual – Fluent in Spanish (Speak, read, and write) | Native speaker.

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