David Jimenez Figueroa
United Nations University
Tokyo, JapanArt Director, Designer and Musician with 13 years experience in multiple disciplines including web design, editorial design, brand identity, typography, illustration, package design, video production, photo edition, and original music composition for soundtracks.
I believe a truly creative person should move into different disciplines, from art to science and from science to an understanding of humanity and our connection with the natural environment.
I believe good sense and simplicity of concepts are the tools for strong communication products.
I believe a truly creative person should move into different disciplines, from art to science and from science to an understanding of humanity and our connection with the natural environment.
I believe good sense and simplicity of concepts are the tools for strong communication products.
Work Experience
Freelance
Freelancer Video Producer
Shooting, Directing and Editing short videos from the Fashion scene in Tokyo.
July 2014
- December 2014
Tokyo, Japan
United Nations University
Media Designer - Media Producer
As part of a multidisciplinary team, my work involved web design, video documentaries, DVDs, posters, flyers, books, brand identity, motion graphics and music scores for different products created for the UN University and its varied partners like Tokyo University, the Ministry of Environment of Japan and other UN agencies.
One of my tasks at the UN University was (maybe add “collaborating on”? Without that, it sounds as if it is you alone who designed it) the design of the award-winning web magazine Our World, working on the original layout, branding and photo edition from 2008 to November 2013. Presenting the views of scientist and researchers, Our World brings into play a particular selection of photos and info graphics that make it a powerful product for the scientific-educational community.
Another important project was the design and management of the UNU Youtube Channel, which currently counts 4.9 million views, placing it among the most viewed channels of the United Nations system.
Finally, I worked on many short and long video documentaries as graphic designer, motion-grapher, colourist and music composer in coordination with film directors and cinematographers.
One of my tasks at the UN University was (maybe add “collaborating on”? Without that, it sounds as if it is you alone who designed it) the design of the award-winning web magazine Our World, working on the original layout, branding and photo edition from 2008 to November 2013. Presenting the views of scientist and researchers, Our World brings into play a particular selection of photos and info graphics that make it a powerful product for the scientific-educational community.
Another important project was the design and management of the UNU Youtube Channel, which currently counts 4.9 million views, placing it among the most viewed channels of the United Nations system.
Finally, I worked on many short and long video documentaries as graphic designer, motion-grapher, colourist and music composer in coordination with film directors and cinematographers.
June 2006
- Present
Tokyo, Japan
Codigo Magazine
Art Director
Código is one of the leader publications on contemporary art, design, music and fashion in Mexico.
My work in Código was redesign the layout, brand identity and the bimonthly editorial design of the 96 pages.
My work in Código was redesign the layout, brand identity and the bimonthly editorial design of the 96 pages.
March 2004
- March 2005
Mexico Distrito Federal, Mexico
Wow Magazine
Art Editor
WOW was a publication awarded as “Best Magazine Design” by the Quorum Prize, Mexico in 2004.
My work was the design of the layout of the magazine and the bimonthly editorial design.
My work was the design of the layout of the magazine and the bimonthly editorial design.
January 2003
- January 2004
Mexico Distrito Federal, Mexico
Education
Berklee College Of Music
Music Theory Certificate
The Music Theory Specialist Program, provides the knowledge and concepts, from fundamental to advanced, to prepare for any musical endeavor or opportunity.
January 2013
- Present
Tokyo, Japan
Universidad Del Valle De México
Graphic Design
September 1995
- December 2000
Mexico Distrito Federal, Mexico
Languages
English (Fluent),
Spanish (Native),
Japanese (Advanced),
Awards
Society For New Communications Research
Excellence Award in the category of New Media Creation in the Academic division
2009
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Premiere Pro ,
Brand Identity,
Concept Development,
DaVinci Resolve,
Editorial Design,
Final Cut X,
Illustration,
Logic Pro,
Music Composition,
Photo Manipulation,
Reason 7,
Typography,