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SAMUEL MERAZ

Denver,Colorado

Summary

Current student looking to join the workforce to gain real-world experience. Ability to complete tasks on time in both individual and team settings. Dependable and reliable, ready to learn and grow with a company. Seeking to gain experience in the Graphic Design world by contributing to existing companies with digital design and illustration positions. My primary strength involves drawing.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A) - Digital Design Candidate

University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
05.2024

Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator

Worked on logotypes for projects Graphic visuals Static visual elements

  • Adobe Premiere Pro

Experience with editing footage and video effects including sound, transitions, and cuts

  • Adobe After Effects

Designed motion graphics through animation and other visual elements including transitions, shapes distortions, and other video effects

  • Illustration

Fictional characters cartoons, and portraits

Project Works

Exhibits From a Future Dystopia Ω.


- Role: Graphic Designer.

- We were required to create a museum exhibit information panel - an environmental design element. The panel was supposed to feature an object, concept, activity, or human phenomenon from today's world that no longer exists in a future dystopian reality.

- I achieved good visuals that conveyed the essence of the subject I chose which is the "Kukulcan Temple."

- I learned that empathy is crucial to maintain a connection with our target audience or clients.


Awadagin Pratt.


- Role: Motion Designer.

- We were required to develop a motion piece that could visually depict a melody from a musician. In my case, I was required to work for an artist named Jessie Montgomery. This was a team project.

- I achieved to create an animation with after effects that could visually depict the rhythm of the melody.

- I learned new tools and skills with Adobe After Effects.


NPO.


- Role: Motion Designer.

- My objective was to create a design work that will be used by the MEIS department and CAM Marketing & Communications to create a unique visual identity for alumni, faculty, current students, and prospective students that may be considering the program.

- I created a motion component conveying the primary theme of MEIS which is Music and Entertainment.

- I learned a new tool in Adobe After Effects known as the saber tool.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A) - Digital Design Candidate

University of Colorado Denver
SAMUEL MERAZ