Dennis Salvatier
Art Director & Illustrator
Los Angeles, CA, USAFor 20 years, I’ve been designing and illustrating for a variety of companies in many different industries and capacities. Whether it’s designing for brand identity, a new user interface for web or illustrating assets for a social media campaign, I’m incredibly versatile and adaptable to a new design environment. I believe that great and effective design is the product of creativity, knowledge and information.
I also pride myself in discovering more cost-effective solutions for any project or campaign, while still retaining the same level of quality. I work well independently, but I shine when collaborating with a team.
I also pride myself in discovering more cost-effective solutions for any project or campaign, while still retaining the same level of quality. I work well independently, but I shine when collaborating with a team.
Work Experience
Salvatier Studios
Art Director/Owner
I'm the owner and Art Director of Salvatier Studios, an independent design and illustration studio. Focus is on design and illustration for branding, print and digital marketing, front-end web design and illustration for any needs.
Clients include: Disney, Marvel Studios, Facebook, Stan Lee's POW Entertainment and NBC Universal's Fandango.
Clients include: Disney, Marvel Studios, Facebook, Stan Lee's POW Entertainment and NBC Universal's Fandango.
July 1999
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California, United States
NAS Insurance
Art Director
• Lead the visual design of all brand assets including all web platforms, print design, signage, promotional and internal environmental design.
• I was tasked with developing branding and campaign concepts, establishing graphic design standards and driving design innovation across all marketing deliverables.
• Mentored and directed junior resources on multiple marketing campaigns.
• Redesigned the company website twice, most recently in 2017 and managed all vendors and project milestones.
• Executed an entire rebrand of the company identity, including the company website in 2013.
• Received the 2012-2013 IMCA Showcase Award of Excellence and the NAPSLO Award of Excellence for the NetGuard PLUS/BrandGuard and MEDEFENSE video campaign.
• I was tasked with developing branding and campaign concepts, establishing graphic design standards and driving design innovation across all marketing deliverables.
• Mentored and directed junior resources on multiple marketing campaigns.
• Redesigned the company website twice, most recently in 2017 and managed all vendors and project milestones.
• Executed an entire rebrand of the company identity, including the company website in 2013.
• Received the 2012-2013 IMCA Showcase Award of Excellence and the NAPSLO Award of Excellence for the NetGuard PLUS/BrandGuard and MEDEFENSE video campaign.
December 2012
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California, United States
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Graphic Designer & Illustrator (Contract)
• Illustrated and developed ideas for Interactive Whiteboard software.
• Conceptualized and designed various package and product designs.
• Conceptualized and designed various package and product designs.
April 2011
- August 2012
California, United States
Inland Hills Church
Media Designer
• Designed and developed branding and graphics for all media (print, web, video, environmental and Signage).
• Conceptualized ideas for eff ective marketing to drive up attendance.
• Conceptualized ideas for eff ective marketing to drive up attendance.
August 2008
- January 2010
Chino, California, United States
Newsong: Third Culture Community
Sr. Graphic Designer
• Attained the role of full-time designer within weeks of starting as a contractor.
• Designed graphics and branding for print, web and signage; serving the Irvine, North OC, LA and Mexico City sites.
• Planned, with the Art Director, a successful marketing campaign and materials for Newsong’s ’08 leadership conference; saving $4,000 in printing costs.
• Designed graphics and branding for print, web and signage; serving the Irvine, North OC, LA and Mexico City sites.
• Planned, with the Art Director, a successful marketing campaign and materials for Newsong’s ’08 leadership conference; saving $4,000 in printing costs.
March 2007
- August 2008
Assist Marketing
Marketing Director
Originally a graphic designer; collaborating with project managers and clients to produce branding and marketing collateral for real estate professionals. After 5 months, rose to Marketing Director and expanded our design and printing services to local small businesses as full marketing solutions company. Making light sales meetings when needed.
Overseeing a small team of designers, providing feedback and organizing projects to meet internal goals and constraints.
Overseeing a small team of designers, providing feedback and organizing projects to meet internal goals and constraints.
October 2005
- February 2007
Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
Education
Art Institute Of California: Los Angeles
Associates
October 1997
- June 1999
Santa Monica, California, United States
Languages
Spanish (Fluent),
English (Native),
Awards
ADDY Awards
Bronze Award for Logo Design
200505
Skills
Apparel Design,
Art Director,
Brand And Identity,
Character Design,
Digital Marketing,
Graphic Design,
Illustration,
Logo Design,
Marketing,
Signage,
UI/UX,
Web Design,