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VANESSA TORREZ

Los Angeles,CO

Summary

Los Angeles-based multi-media artist and designer with over 10 years of experience in creating visually compelling works across various mediums. Expertise in graphic design, illustration, and hand-painted art, delivering unique creative visions for diverse projects. Proven ability to produce eye-catching designs that engage audiences in branding, advertising, and fine art exhibitions. Committed to pushing design boundaries and creating impactful art that resonates on both visual and emotional levels.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

FREELANCE ARTIST

TORREZ CUSTOMS
Los Angeles, California
06.2024 - Current
  • Delivered unique paint and design work for clients including Lowrider Magazine, Monster Energy and Petersen Automotive Museum.
  • Executed custom painting on products such as compact mirrors, tumblers, and car parts for clients.
  • Managed orders from initiation to completion, overseeing and handling customer correspondence and production processes.
  • Specialized in bodywork, welding, automotive paint, and custom graphics application.

ART DIRECTOR

Eclipse Advertising
Burbank, California
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Created captivating Key Art and OOH graphics for leading streaming services including Netflix and Disney+.
  • Ensured impeccable quality control for final mechanicals across multiple platforms.
    Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative designs for titles from Disney, Marvel, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Apple.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

SONNENTAG
Los Angeles, California
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Created a range of assets for clients like NBC/Universal Television and Warner Media, encompassing print, digital, and social media.
  • Established key art management strategies to enhance brand visibility and promotional efforts.
  • Worked closely with clients to deliver visually compelling out-of-home advertising, including auto wraps and billboards.

Production Designer

PLANET ART
Calabasas, California
12.2018 - 06.2022
  • Created print-ready artwork files for stationery cards, phone cases, and personalized gifts using Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Implemented file naming conventions to enhance project organization and quality control.
  • Delivered one-on-one training for new hires on design techniques and tools to ensure accurate merchandising.

APPAREL DESIGNER

GARB INC.
Denver, Colorado
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Designed childrens’ sports garments for over 400 universities and partnered companies, including Barnes & Noble and PGA Tour.
  • Created artwork mock-ups in Adobe Illustrator for client approval.
  • Troubleshot and resolved artwork issues during final review process.
  • Maintained updated project status lists to enhance workflow efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - GRAPHIC DESIGN

Colorado State University
Pueblo, CO
12-2015

Skills

  • Key art management
  • Visual branding
  • Project management
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Art direction
  • Team leading

Affiliations

  • Skills in both digital and traditional art. Ranging from oil painting, drawing, automotive painting, welding, pinstriping, airbrushing, digital painting, digital illustration, typography, hand lettering, key art, the list goes on.

Accomplishments

  • Bajitas Y Suavecitas | CSUN Exhibit (2025)
  • Monster Energy Artist at Lowrider Magazine Sacramento Super Show (2025)
  • Law Abiding Citizens | Foos Gone Wild Art Exhibition | Superchief Gallery (2024)
  • Best In Low | Exhibit at Petersen Automotive Museum (2024)
  • Cruising Canvas | Santa Fe Springs Art Festival (2024)
  • Lowrider Magazine | Women of Lowriding (2024)
  • Boulevard Arte | Art Show - Artist & Curator (2024)
  • Caffeine & Classics | Art Show (2023)
  • Deadend Magazine | Custom Capital Art Show (2023)
  • Nuestra Vida | Santa Fe Springs Art Festival (2023)
  • 2 Live And Die In LA | Art Exhibit (2023)
  • California Cowboys Art & Car Show | Superchief Gallery (2022)
  • Street Legacy | So Cal Style Masters | California Center For The Arts, Escondido Museum (2022)
  • Otis College of Art & Design | Black & Brown Unity Art Exhibition (2019)
  • Alchemy Creative Workspace | Art Harvest Exhibition (2017)
  • Colorado State Fair | Fine Art Exhibition – 1st Place Oil Painting (2017)
  • CHAC Gallery Denver | Dia De Los Muertos Exhibit (2017)
  • Denver County Fair | Art Exhibit – 1st Place Oil Painting (2017)
  • Disneyland Resort | Disney College Program (2016)
  • CSU-Pueblo | Student Art Exhibition – Talent Scholarship Award Oil Painting (2015)
  • Colorado State University | Advanced Graphic Design Workshop – Art Director (2015)
  • Colorado State Fair | Fine Art Exhibition – 1st Place Oil Painting (2015)
  • Pueblo Community College | Student Art Exhibition – Jurors Choice Acrylic Painting (2013)
  • Pueblo Community College | Student Art Exhibition – 1st Place Drawing (2012)
  • Pueblo Community College | President of Art Club (2010-2013)

Timeline

FREELANCE ARTIST

TORREZ CUSTOMS
06.2024 - Current

ART DIRECTOR

Eclipse Advertising
01.2023 - 05.2024

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

SONNENTAG
06.2022 - 01.2023

Production Designer

PLANET ART
12.2018 - 06.2022

APPAREL DESIGNER

GARB INC.
02.2018 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Arts - GRAPHIC DESIGN

Colorado State University

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