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Resume

Victor M. Quiñonez

Objective

To attain a challenging full-time position creating cutting-edge, fashion-forward designs within the footwear industry.
Qualifications

* Nine years of innovative fashion, footwear, packaging, and toy design experience
* Knowledgeable in brand integrity and line building - Trend and market based forecasting
* Skilled in freehand drawing and rendering - Proficient in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
* Excellent communication & organizational skills - Motivated self-starter and team player

Experience

Jimlar Corporation New York, NY Present

Senior Footwear Designer

Head designer of Skate and Fashion Athletic.

Manage all phases of design in Skate Footwear and Fashion Athletic
Footwear for mens and women.

Produce concept sketches, material specifications, and cross sections for tech pieces and outsoles

Travel to China to work directly with development team and factories
to insure quality control and accurate development of footwear designs.

Collaborate with manufacturers on product development and pattern corrections

Travel to conduct competitive shopping, market research, and presentations to buyers and clients


B.B.C. International Randolph, MA

Senior Graphic/Footwear Designer March. ’07 - 09

Manage all phases of design in categories ranging from fashion sandals and boots, to skate shoes and athletic footwear for mens, women, and kids

Develop graphics, logos, handtags, and packaging designs for footwear products

Produce concept sketches, material specifications, and cross sections for tech pieces and outsoles

Travel to China to work directly with development team and factories
to insure quality control and accurate development of footwear designs.

Collaborate with manufacturers on product development and pattern corrections

Travel to conduct competitive shopping, market research, and presentations to buyers and clients

Artists for Humanity Boston, MA

Director of Graphics and Special Projects April ’06 — March ‘07

Supervised staff and youth on various graphic-related projects

Provided instruction to youth on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Strategized, designed, and produced re-branding for marketing and licensing

Communicated with clients, printers, and silkscreen printers to ensure accurate and satisfactory results

Top Tier Trading Los Angeles, CA

Art Director June ’05- April ’06

Directed a team of professional designers

Produced visual branding for stationary and other consumer products

Developed and executed effective visual marketing strategies

M.G.A Entertainment Van Nuys, CA

Senior Graphic Designer May ’04 — May ‘05

Produced original logos and style guides for award winning toy line Bratz and Bratz Babiez

Collaborated with project managers and art directors on brand development and new toy concepts

Organized product photo shoots and focus groups

Innovo-Azteca Apparel Los Angeles, CA

Graphic Designer June ’03 — April ‘04

Developed graphics, logos, and packaging designs for a range of apparel products

Created flat sketches and technical illustrations for accessories and apparel

Conducted current market research and forecasted trends

Prepared labels, hang tags, and tech packs for production

Education________________________

School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA

Bachelor of Fine Arts Class of 2003

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