Ricardo Benavides

Graphic Designer

Austin, TX, USA
Graphic Designer who conceptualized innovative design solutions for print, web and broadcast applications. Also skilled in a variety of fields like color theory, typography and design principle. Strong work ethic, motivated to new challenges and strives for excellence.

Work Experience

Fenice Community Media Group

Ad Designer

May 2017 - Present Austin, Texas, United States

Last Squirt Inc.

Director of Graphic Design

February 2016 - Present Austin, Texas, United States

Inovva Interior & Construction

Co-Founder/Owner

November 2015 - Austin, Texas, United States

Tango Software

Head Graphic Designer / Marketing Manager

• Recommended techniques, methods and media best suited to produce desired visual effect.
• Responsible for all graphics and Illustrations.
• Provided powerful and creative graphics for clients.
• Prepared files for press.
February 2014 - June 2016 Texas, United States

AIM Media Of Texas LLC.

Graphic Designer / Art Director

• Responsible for all graphics and advertising Ad’s.
• Constantly meeting dead lines and send final products to press.
• Also paginating the classified section of the newspaper.
October 2011 - September 2012 Texas, United States

Frontera Equipment

Graphic Designer

• Design print material, including advertisement, brochures and logo designs.
• Constantly meeting deadlines.
• Able to communicate with customers in a professional level.
February 2010 - February 2012 Texas, United States

SharyLife Magazine

Graphic Designer / Creative Director

• Responsible for all graphics, advertising and layouts.
• Strong communication skills and constantly meeting deadlines.
• Preparing files for the press.
June 2008 - September 2010 Texas, United States

RB Creative Solutions

Graphic Designer

All types of graphic design, from business cards to advertising, logos etc...
Austin, Texas, United States

Education

UT Pan American

Bachelor's of fine arts

Focus on Graphic Design
August 2006 - December 2010 Edinburg, Texas, United States

Languages

English (Fluent),
Spanish (Native),

Awards

Indio Billboard Art Gallery Contest Winner

Best Design

2013

Skills

Advertising Design, Brochure Design, Creative Direction, Creative Problem Solving, Digital Photography, Letterpress Printing, Logotype, Mac/PC Proficient, Microsoft Office Suite, Typography, Adobe Creative Suite,