Edgar Torres
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Apparel Graphic Designer with an emphasis on graphics and formatting artwork, ensuring print quality standards are met for production. Able to achieve aggressive design goals by utilizing creativity; time management; and working accurately and efficiently. Wanting to not only contribute to the company, but continually improve and set higher standards for myself and finding a role outside of my comfort zone where I can apply my current skills while building new ones and learning from others in Design.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER/CUSTOMER SERVICE
Babou Screen Printing
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Developed innovative graphic designs for clients to meet their marketing objectives.
- Designed logos and brand identities for various clients.
- Assisted in the setup of screen printing presses for various projects.
- Prepared screens with proper mesh count, stencils, and emulsions.
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction of design deliverables.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Recycled Karma Brands
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed innovative graphic designs for clients to meet their marketing objectives.
- Created visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers.
PRODUCTION GRAPHIC ARTIST/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
CIVIL REGIME
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Generated unique artwork designs, sublimated prints, and textile patterns.
- Managed artwork resizing, printing, and scaling for production.
- Created and revised necessary tech packs, BOM's, and artwork.
- Created and updated line sheets and SKU's/style codes as required.
- Coordinated with factories to address art comments.
- Coordinate closely with the production department and technical design team from start to finish.
- Assist in choosing fabrics, swatches, Pantones/TCXs.
- Developed and managed the company's website and social media platforms.
- Assisted Creative Director in conceptualizing collection ideas.
PRE PRESS OPERATOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
iColor Printing and Mailing Inc.
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted in preparing digital files for output and proofing of final product.
- Created proofs for customer approval using Adobe Acrobat software.
- Edited artwork when necessary to meet customer requirements or industry standards.
- Designed and artistically configured prepress projects using layout programs.
- Created and formatted newsletters, promotional documents and other projects based on design ideas or rough samples proposed by clients.
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
San Francisco State University Fine Arts Gallery
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Designed promotional materials for websites, postcards, brochures, posters, banners and other marketing materials for upcoming exhbitions using Adobe Creative Suite applications such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Organized and maintained digital asset library for easy access to logos, photos, fonts, templates and other resources.
- Assisted with installation of artwork, including hanging, lighting and display design.
STUDIO INTERN
RODARTE
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Greeted visitors and answered phone calls in a professional manner.
- Organized and tracked inventory of studio equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Delivered and collected samples from stylist's offices, production companies, and fabric vendors
- Processed and shipped online orders while maintaining accurate stock inventory counts.
- Assisted in photoshoots, styling, and worked closely with producers to develop creative ideas for upcoming collections.
- Contributed to the RODARTE Fall 2019 Fashion Show in Los Angeles.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications Design - Design And Visual Communications
San Francisco State University
05-2019
Associate of Arts in Studio Arts - Studio Arts
Long Beach City College
05-2017
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Technical Design
- Color Separation
- Art Direction
- Illustrations
- Technical Design
- Branding
- Production
- Licensing
- Sample Approval
- Website Design (Basic HTML CSS)
- Digital graphics (Animations)
- Image Editing
- XMF/PitStop Pro
- Microsoft Office
- Midjourney Al
Pronouns
he/him/his
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER/CUSTOMER SERVICE
Babou Screen Printing
01.2024 - 04.2024
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Recycled Karma Brands
09.2023 - 12.2023
PRODUCTION GRAPHIC ARTIST/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
CIVIL REGIME
07.2021 - 08.2023
PRE PRESS OPERATOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER
iColor Printing and Mailing Inc.
06.2020 - 07.2021
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
San Francisco State University Fine Arts Gallery
08.2018 - 05.2019
STUDIO INTERN
RODARTE
01.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communications Design - Design And Visual Communications
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts in Studio Arts - Studio Arts
Long Beach City College
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