Eric Nagaran

Graphic Designer

Phoenix, AZ, USA
I am a graphic designer/artist with a background in the practices of fine arts and architecture and is inspired by music, fashion, architecture, sports, pop culture, and of course, other designers and artists.

I create promotional and informative material that clearly communicates a brand's intentions to help them achieve their goals.

I help define identities by creating meaningful visual elements that form part of the overall brand.

I create compelling and thought-provoking design to increase awareness and cause action towards a product or service.

Reach out at eric.nagaran@gmail.com if you would like to talk about how you can improve with good design.

Work Experience

Wespac Construction

Creative Coordinator

May 2016 - Present Phoenix, Arizona, United States

NOHO

Head of Creative Services

Created a strong and refined style guide to improve branding and marketing efforts. Designed marketing materials such as flyers, posters, stickers, table tents, contact cards, and apparel to assist sales team in acquiring more accounts, as well as to build more product awareness and promote usage in both retail and on-premise locations. Designed backdrops, banners, and promotional items to strengthen presence at events. Photographed products and events. Involved with packaging design and production process.

Designed creative content and engaging ads for different social media outlets to help boost sales. Managed social media accounts by reviewing analytics and ensuring scheduled content sharing. Designed websites and landing pages to promote consumer education and engagement.

Worked side-by-side with other employees in all levels of the organization, as well as external parties, as the sole employee to handle creative matters of business.
September 2014 - April 2016 Arizona, United States

Rigid Industries

Graphic Design/Marketing Specialist

I was a creative asset to a young and energetic marketing team. Researched and collected marketing data to create new marketing campaigns in designated verticals. Created and drove marketing campaigns by identifying product selection, promotion duration, taglines, and designing and providing various publications artwork for print and web advertisements.

Composed copy and designed visual content for social media networks, as well as company website and blog. Composed copy and designed all client-facing marketing materials for sales team such as brochures, flyers, posters, sell sheets, and business cards. Designed backdrops and booths for shows and expos. Designed packaging materials such as boxes, stickers and instructions. Designed internal marketing materials such as signage, decals, and security badges. Designed vehicle wrap for company's sponsored athletes. Photographed products, vehicles, and events for use in various marketing material and to promote company's lifestyle and image. Designed the company's first mobile app's user interface. Led the design team with the production of annual catalog, logging in extra hours to ensure completion.

Greatly contributed to alleviating marketing and design workload for a very demanding industry by displaying creative prowess, software efficiency and commitment to extended work days. Entrusted to set branding and visual identity standards (created the company's first official style guide) to fulfill the company's need to remain edgy while growing more professional as it expands into more marketing segments.
March 2013 - June 2014 Gilbert, Arizona, United States

Tinyprints

Production Designer (Contract)

Processed customized online print orders and implemented necessary changes to content. Contacted customers regarding special customization instructions. Performed photo editing and photo manipulation. Performed layout design and type setting while making sure that files are print-ready. Optimizes assets and manages the transition from design to development. Operated very effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
October 2012 - January 2013 Tempe, Arizona, United States

Education

Arizona State University

Design Studies, Graphic Design

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Languages

English (Fluent),
Tagalog (Native),

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Branding, CSS, Freehand Drawing, Graphic Design, HTML, Logo Design, Marketing, Packaging Design, Photo Editing, Photo Manipulation, Photography, Print, Social Media, Typography,