David Ibarra
Guilford,Connecticut
Summary
Professional graphic design specialist with experience in creating visually compelling and effective designs. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, typography, branding, and visual storytelling. Known for reliability and delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graphic Designer – Visual Storytelling and Digital Media
ESPN
Bristol, CT
04.2022 - Current
- Managed comprehensive production activities for player headshots and portraits, coordinating intake and output to meet league standards and timelines.
- Executed comprehensive photo research and designed production for bespoke projects, including ESPN's 'NFL Blind Resume' and ESPN.com's 'NFL Brockulator.'
- Spearheaded design efforts for 2023 NFL, NHL, and NBA draft alerts on ESPN app, focusing on delivering visually appealing content.
- Developed detailed NHL and MMA photo illustrations, enriching weekly ESPN.com content with compelling visual narratives.
Creative Services Manager
ESPN
Bristol, CT
03.2009 - 04.2022
- Led efforts to ensure internal design brand compliance, reinforcing alignment with organizational standards.
- Administered licensing processes for software typography and external video and image resources to maximize asset efficiency.
- Facilitated compliance for external productions by managing contracts and collaborating closely with the corporate legal department.
- Monitored and analyzed contract compliance and budgetary alignment to identify potential financial improvements.
- Managed the hiring process for creative services designers and interns to enhance team capabilities.
Design Supervisor
ESPN Creative Services
Bristol, CT
09.2008 - 02.2009
- Spearheaded online design initiatives for ESPN's live studio productions, elevating broadcast quality and viewer engagement.
- Recruited to optimize business processes within newly formed planning and development department, supporting a workforce of 300 employees.
Graphic Designer
ESPN Networks
Bristol, CT
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Crafted innovative design concepts to enhance viewer engagement in broadcast shows.
Graphic Designer
Victorinox Swiss Army Brands, Inc.
Shelton, CT
05.2003 - 05.2007
- Engaged with the marketing team to conceptualize and execute innovative campaigns for Victorinox Swiss Army brand products, maintaining consistency with brand identity.
- Verified design quality, ensuring alignment with brand graphic standards in marketing collateral.
- Coordinated project timelines, maintaining budget compliance and timely delivery of all production phases.
Graphic Designer (Part-time)
ESPN
Bristol, CT
05.2003 - 05.2006
- Produced impactful broadcast graphics for ESPN programming such as SportsCenter, ESPNews, Fastbreak NBA, Baseball Tonight, and NASCAR Now, contributing to a visually compelling viewer experience.
Bilingual Art Director
RK Hispanica Direct
New York, NY
09.2000 - 11.2002
- Developed and produced visually compelling direct mail pieces, catalogs, and print covers, ensuring alignment with client branding for distinguished clients, including Bookspan, Newsweek, Doral Bank, and the U.S. Army.
- Showcased unique design ideas and concepts to clients, cultivating trust and rapport.
- Streamlined communication processes between clients, copywriters, and creative director to achieve project objectives and ensure high-quality deliverables.
Graphic Designer
International Masters Publishers
Stamford, CT
03.1997 - 09.2000
- Delivered high-quality layouts and artwork for various product series, including: 'Hot Cars', 'In Classical Mood', 'Música Clásica para Toda Ocasión' (Spanish version), 'Aircraft of the World', and 'A-Z of Music'.
- Created and designed a religious card series in Spanish and English to inspire and connect with diverse audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-1991
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Visual Storytelling
- Digital Media
- Sports Production
- Photo Research
- Brand Compliance
- Resource Licensing
- Contract Management
- Budget Management
- Recruiting
- Direct Mail Design
- Catalog Design
- Layout Design
- Artwork Production
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Keynote
- Final Cut Pro
- Leadership
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Training and Development
- Team Management
Certification
- Disney Leadership Essentials Certificate ESPN 2016
- Strategic Diversity Recruiting and Retention Certificate 2013 Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations
- Project Management Fundamentals Certificate 2012 New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
LANGUAGES
Spanish (Fluent)
Timeline
Graphic Designer – Visual Storytelling and Digital Media
ESPN
04.2022 - Current
Creative Services Manager
ESPN
03.2009 - 04.2022
Design Supervisor
ESPN Creative Services
09.2008 - 02.2009
Graphic Designer
ESPN Networks
06.2007 - 09.2008
Graphic Designer
Victorinox Swiss Army Brands, Inc.
05.2003 - 05.2007
Graphic Designer (Part-time)
ESPN
05.2003 - 05.2006
Bilingual Art Director
RK Hispanica Direct
09.2000 - 11.2002
Graphic Designer
International Masters Publishers
03.1997 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Sacred Heart University