Delfin Gomez

Creative Designer & Storyteller

Lake Mary, FL, USA
M.F.A in Themed Entertainment Design - Savannah College of Arts and Design- USA
B.A in Graphic Design - Rafael Belloso Chacin - Venezuela

Creative Environmental Graphic and Motion designer who always looks to expand his knowledge and abilities to create emotional and fantastical visual experiences in the Themed Entertainment Industry. I'm a world traveler who brings a wide diversity of perspectives and cultures to my work.

I am interested in creating experiences that can appeal to audiences around the world by designing a universal language that can push the envelope in the industry.

My areas of interests range between Theme Park Design, Attraction Design, Resort Design, Crew Ships Design, Video Game Design, Voiceover Work and Merchandise Store Design.

I am skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, InDesign, Final Cut, SketchUp, Prints, Clothing, Design Consultation, Logo Creation, Digital Illustration.

Take a look at my website www.delfingomez.com

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Work Experience

DOBA LLC

Principal

Providing Ideation, Artistic Direction and Intelectual Property Management in the creation of custom Graphics, Illustrations, Activations and Design Packages for different platforms that focus on storytelling for clients nationwide for a variety of industries including Theme Parks, Events, Video Games, Mobile, Hospitality, Athletic, Retail and Transportation.

• Stungun Productions - 2020
Developed multiple render drawings to display entertainment events as well as activations.
Drawings were developed from their sketch stage to full colored renders.
Involved in the art direction process of art styles and graphics used for the event and right use of the IP’s that are being implemented in these events.
Performed research, concept and final production art files.

• Let it Roar Creative - 2018-2020
Developed multiple logos for entertainment events nationwide.
Developed multiple concept art drawings and coloring for existing artwork meant to display events in full renders.
Involved in the development of art styles and graphics that are custom created following parameters of design provided by art direction given by the client.
Performed research, concept and final production art files.
February 2020 - Present Lake Mary, Florida, United States

Hotopp Associates

Creative Designer

Worked as a creative designer creating experiences and activations in different mediums that range form graphic, prints, wayfinding, illustrations. Assisting in art direction when needed and working directly with vendors. Clients ranged between theme parks, museums, hotels, businesses and events.

Managed the graphic scope for design and production of projects.
Developed multiple render drawings in concept and development stages of a project.
Drawings were developed from their sketch stage to full colored renders.
Assisted in existing drawings with coloring and outline updates.
Involved in the art direction process of art styles and graphics used for certain projects.
Managed the proper use of IP’s that were implemented in multiple projects.
Performed research, concept and final production art files for multiple projects.
April 2018 - March 2020 Orlando, Florida, United States

Freelance Contracts

Creative Designer

• Universal Creative - 2018
Developed multiple theme park marquees, signage and menu designs for a project overseas.
Involved in the development of art styles and graphics that are custom created following
parameters of design provided by art direction given by the client.
Performed research, concept and final production art files.

• ITEC Entertainment - 2018
Developing multiple theme park lands and rides for a project overseas.
DUCATI Theme Park Land Design
Involved in the development of storylines, art styles, graphics, queue line design and coaster
designs that match the client needs while maintaining a cohesive theme all around.
All accomplished through research and collaboration with a team of multitude skill sets.
Currently performing research, concepts and later final production art files and art direction
for installation.

• Ian Leino Design - 2018-2019:
Developing apparel for multiple music bands around the USA.
Involved in the creation of T-Shirt designs for multiple music bands around the USA.

• Scenographics - MAMMA MIA Play 2018:
Developed the design, package creation and implementation of a theater play.
Involved in the design of the stage as well as construction methods and materials.

• Dapper Day Shop - 2017-2018:
Developing a variety of Pins and Keychains for the store.

• Netflix – Narcos - 2017
Developed apparel for their merchandise division for the show Narcos.
October 2016 - January 2020 Orlando, Florida, United States

Design Communications Ltd

Graphic Lead

Created design packages that vary in custom signage, rebranding and wayfinding that are later custom-
engineered, fabricated and installed for clients nationwide for a variety of industries including Theme Parks, Academic, Athletic, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, and Transportation.

• Managed multiple projects simultaneously and oversaw the budget for each project
• Ensured that the project was completed on time and within budget
• Managed and supervised workload for a team with multiple disciplines
• Supervised construction and assembly of signage as well as proofing samples that match the
company and client quality standard
October 2016 - April 2017 Florida, United States

Walt Disney Imagineering

Associate Graphic Designer

Working for Walt Disney Imagineering as an environmental designer creating experiences in different mediums that range from graphic, prints, wayfinding and 2-D animations.

Working on a variety of projects that include the following: Theme Park Attractions, Sports Complexes, Hotels and Resorts, Internal Company Projects and Theme Park Resorts.

Here is a list of some of the projects on which I have worked:

-Toy Story Land
-Toy Story Midway Mania (Third Track)
-Frozen Ever After
-Soarin Around the World
-Disney Cruise Line
-Watto’s Grotto at Hollywood Studios
-Kawaii Exhibition at EPCOT
-WDW Resorts including: Coronado Springs, Boardwalk, Contemporary
Yatch & Beach, Grand Floridian, Polynesian Villas
- EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
-Great Movie Ride
-Colortopia at EPCOT
-Innovations at EPCOT
-Adventures by Disney
-ESPN Wide World of Sports
June 2015 - September 2016 Florida, United States

Walt Disney Imagineering

Graphic Design Intern

I developed knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

- Contract Document Design for Wayfinding Packages
- Fabrication methods and materials for Wayfinding
- Vendor contract negotiations
- Ability to work with multiple projects that involve different design styles and delivery deadlines simultaneously
- Capital Project design development and fabrication
- Designing and Managing Blacklight, Operation and Show Set Graphics
June 2014 - June 2015 Orlando, Florida, United States

Wrenhouse Design

Environmental Design Intern

- Diverse projects involving environmental graphic design & illustration for Theme Parks.

Including:

Universal Creative - Cabana Bay Beach Resort
June 2013 - August 2013 Sarasota, Florida, United States

Grupo Salvador

Lead Designer

- Lead Designer of Creative Department
Played key role in company reorganization, including revitalizing the brand's image and merchandising strategies.

- Accomplishments:
Increased profits and reduced costs by reorganizing the Creative and Advertising Department.
Installed new technology improving quality of service.
June 2010 - January 2011 Maracaibo, Venezuela

Tiffani Taylor Gallery

Graphic Designer

- Graphic Designer and POP Marketing for Tiffani Taylor
February 2013 - May 2014 Savannah, Georgia, United States

Education

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD)

Master of Fine Arts in Themed Entertainment

September 2013 - May 2015 Savannah, Georgia, United States

Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacín

Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design

October 2006 - November 2009 Maracaibo, Venezuela

Languages

Spanish (Native),
English (Fluent),
German (Beginner),

Awards

Sprite Film Competition

Top 4 Finalist Film Nationwide

2012

Talenthouse Stan Lee Foundation Logo Competition

Top 10 Finalist Logo

2010

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD) (SCADDY)

Honors Scholarship

2013

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD) (SCADDY)

Artistic Scholarship

2013

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD) (SCADDY)

Academic Sholarship

2013

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD) (SCADDY)

International Student Scholarship

2011

Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD) (SCADDY)

Student Incentive Scholarship

2011

Skills

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Apple OS, Art Direction, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Revit, Concept Design, Final Cut, Leadership, Motion Graphics , Project Management, Signage Fabrication, Wayfinding, Windows Os,