Michael Jimenez

Graphic Artist

Orlando, FL, USA
I’m a graphic designer and illustrator based in Orlando with over 7 years of professional experience. I have traveled around the Sun 26 times, along the way I have grown to love designing things on the computer screen and paper. I aim to not simply just design something that looks pretty, but to inspire and leave an impression. With my improving skills, I hope to find a line of work that suits me best.

Work Experience

Florida Catholic Newspaper

Advertising Graphic Artist

Design brochures, logos, signs, books, magazine covers, annual reports, advertisements, web landing pages, e-blasts and other communication materials.

Create these materials by hand or by using technology, including computer software programs. Adobe's Creative Suite—including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects.

Meet with clients to gain an understanding of what they want their proposed communications to look like. Create or incorporate illustrations, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications.

Select type size and style to enhance the readability of text and image.
Produce drafts for review by clients and make revisions based on the feedback received.

Review final productions for errors and ensure that final prints reflect client specifications.
September 2008 - Florida, United States

R.One Creative

Freelance Designer

Member of a team of designers who developed marketing materials with quick turnarounds. (e.g. logos, flyers, website mockups and etc.)
February 2013 - December 2013 Los Angeles, California, United States

Mike J Design

Freelance Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Art Director, Packaging Designer
— Helping to establish and improve visual branding for various clients like: music producers, financial advisor, photographers, start up companies, etc.
— Designing logos, brand identities, stationery, packaging, icons, illustrations
July 2014 - Present Florida, United States

Education

Winter Park Tech

Graphic Design

Graduated from the Digital Design program
August 2007 - July 2008 Florida, United States

Valencia Community College

Graphics Technology

August 2009 - Orlando, Florida, United States

Languages

English (Fluent),
Spanish (Conversational),

Awards

Catholic Press Association

1st Place - Best Grayscale Ad Originating with the Publication

2013

Catholic Press Association

1st Place - Best Print Circulation Promotion Campaign

2014

Catholic Press Association

1st Place - Best Grayscale ad Originating with the Publication

2014

Catholic Press Association

1st Place - Best Print Circulation Promotion Campaign

2015

Catholic Press Association

1st Place - Best Print Circulation Promotion Campaign

2016

Skills

Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Design, Photo Manipulation,