Jose Ricardo Vargas Sanchez

Visual Designer | Brand, Graphic & Web Designer

Quito, Ecuador
I'm a brand, graphic, web and motion designer for more than 10 years, who loves to work on relevant projects related to big or small companies that want to make a positive impact in their communities and in society.

Also, I love music, martial arts, games and cookies.

Work Experience

Helicoid Studio

Visual Designer | Helicoid Studio's Co-Founder

All of my work include:

- Brand Strategy
- Graphic Design (Branding / Print)
- Website Design
June 2008 - Ecuador

RFD - Red De Instituciones Financieras De Desarrollo

Graphic Designer and Communication Specialist

Graphic Design and Communication Specialist
All of my work include:

- Brand Strategy
- Graphic Design (Branding / Print / Online Assets)
- Motion Graphics
- Editorial Design (Brochures / Documents / Books)
July 2019 - Ecuador

Sloncorp - Crifa Cia. Ltda.

Graphic Designer

I worked as a graphic designer to create various types of graphic assets related to website and software design. I created logotypes, graphic design pieces and content for websites as well as apps. Also, I was in charge of creating animations for specific clients when they required them. Finally, I managed their website content as well as some of their social media channels when required.

My main tasks were:

- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Web layout and design
- App layout and design
- CMS Administration
May 2014 - August 2017 Ecuador

Cablevisión S.A.

Post Producer

My job involved working with TV producers as well as the TV Sales department, to create motion graphics videos, logotypes, news related graphic pieces, as well as editing and managing audio clips for various purposes related to TV programming.

My main tasks were:

- Motion Graphics
- 3D Animation
- Sound Editing
- Branding
- Video Editing
October 2008 - December 2010 Quito, Ecuador

Education

Universidad San Francisco De Quito

Bachelor's Degree, Digital Arts - Multimedia Animation

Activities and Societies: Art, Music, Drumming, Kendo, Basketball, Tai-Chi
August 2003 - May 2007 Quito, Ecuador

ANAN Colegio Bilungüe

Social and Human Studies

Activities and Societies: Paining, Art, Basketball, Music.
September 1989 - June 2001 Quito, Ecuador

Languages

English (Fluent),
Spanish (Native),

Skills

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Office, Wix Editor,

Certifications

Basic Moodle Administration
Escuela Politécnica Nacional (National Polytechnic School)
Issued: January, 2020

Introduction to Digital Marketing and Social Media
Escuela Politécnica Nacional (National Polytechnic School)
Issued: January, 2020

Concept Art Lecture & Workshop EVA-UIO
EVA, Oleka Creative Studios
Issued: October, 2016

Personal Interests

Apart from the beautfiul and amazing world of branding, graphic design, animation and more, I love to do some other stuff:

• Kendo
Japanese Martial Art / Translated as "The Way of the Sword"
Co-founder of the USFQ (San Francisco de Quito University)
Kendo Club - 2005

• Iaido
Japanese Martial Art / Translated as "The Way of Drawing (the sword)"

• Drumming
I've been drumming for over 20 years