Nate Chavez

Graphic Designer

San Francisco, CA, USA

Work Experience

Whole Foods Market

Graphic Artist

Oversee and execute all creative signs and chalk artwork.
Ensures store-wide execution is within brand standards.
Oversee marketing collateral execution.
Collaborate with regional marketing team on various projects.
Take captivating images used for social media and marketing materials region wide.
Order and manage inventory of marketing and sign supplies.
April 2007 - October 2015 California, United States

BAYCAT Studios

Graphic Designer Intern

Developed marketing material for educational programs at BAYCAT. Art Directed for a short film which included set design, shooting B-Roll footage, creating the opening sequence, and designing the movie poster.
February 2011 - February 2012 California, United States

GroupBookers.com

Freelance Graphic Designer

Interpreting the client's business needs and developing an identity to suit their purpose.
Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for client.
Presenting finalised ideas and concepts to client.
May 2011 - August 2011 California, United States

50-50.tv

Freelance Graphic Designer

Interpreting the client's business needs and developing an identity to suit their purpose.
Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for client.
Presenting finalised ideas and concepts to client.
June 2011 - January 2012 California, United States

AIGA

Student Liaison

Advocate for AIGA at San Francisco State University. Update the AIGA student group at SFSU on current events and activities within the organization. Keep the members involved and provide any information concerning the organization. Volunteer for AIGA events and collaborate with the AIGA SF board members on various projects.
August 2010 - July 2011 San Francisco, California, United States

Education

San Francisco State University (CSU)

Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Design

Encompasses and integrates graphic design and digital media topics and offers additional study addressing advanced concepts and a changing technological landscape with new opportunities for education and profession. Students are prepared to collaborate with other design disciplines in technology, user experience, and creative problem solving.
August 2007 - May 2011 California, United States

Skills

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro,