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Christian Vargas
Graphic Designer
San Diego, CA
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About
Hello! My name is Christian Vargas and I am a graphic designer here in beautiful San Diego, California.
I enjoy being creative through graphic design each & every day. I love the process of coming up with an idea, getting feedback about the concept, communicating & collaborating with a team & seeing the design through until it is completed. I love design that is minimalistic, clean, purposeful, colorful, design that includes effective typography & great imagery. Aside from being a designer that has many creative ideas, I am also someone who is hardworking & someone who also cares about the work that I am doing.
Other fun facts about me: I love Mexican food, Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Professional Wrestling & going to Disneyland & the beach with my wife. I am currently based & blessed in beautiful San Diego, CA. -
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Bachelor's Degree in Visual CommunicationPlatt College - Ontario2011 - 2012
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Associates Degree in Graphic DesignPlatt College - San Diego2008 - 2009
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Graphic DesignerAug 2019 - Present (1 year 6 months)• Converted digital files into print-ready files for embroidery, digital printing, heat transfer, silkscreen and vinyl transfer.
• Worked one on one with each customer and offering my own insights and suggestions to ensure their vision and printing needs were met.
• Designed for garments quickly & efficiently and met delivery deadlines. -
Caricature ArtistSan Diego, CAMay 2018 - Present (2 years 9 months)• I drew guests as their favorite superheroes such as Batman, The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor and The Incredibles.
• While I working at the SeaWorld location, I drew guests in sea inspired themes such as having guests as mermaids, riding whales, dolphins, sharks and turtles.
• I also drew guests playing sports like basketball, soccer and football.
• Created a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere for guests while they are being drawn.
• Sketched quickly in front individuals and large groups of people. -
Freelance Graphic DesignerSan Diego, CAMay 2016 - Present (4 years 9 months)• Produced attractive and effective designs incorporating client comments and requirements.
• Assisted with the design, content, and production of all marketing materials, including: infographics, emails, posters, handouts, postcards, promotions, newsletters and other collateral.
• Developed creative look/feel for all external design needs.
• Fluent in developing and creating product designs while adhering
to client’s specific brand guidelines and visual identity.
• Offered input at creative meetings and shared ideas.
• Double-checked work to ensure errors weren’t missed and
all required elements were present.
• Brands I have done work for include Naughty Monkey, Not Rated, Southwest Strategies & the San Diego Sockers. -
Junior Graphic DesignerSan Diego, CAAug 2018 - Apr 2019 (8 months)• I worked alongside the marketing team and copywriters to create
effective and modern designs that matched each client’s individual
needs and vision for their brands.
• I used design and Illustration techniques to create stunning visuals that
each client would approve and use in their campaigns and on their
social media accounts.
• For the various clients we had at the agency, I created their fliers,
animated GIFs, videos, social media graphics and magazine ads.
• While I worked at this agency, some of the clients that I designed for were
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, Huey Magoo’s, Medical Age Management,
Penske Automotive, Susan G. Komen, Unicorn Jewelry & Watch Boutique
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Graphic DesignerSan Diego, CAApr 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 8 months)• Generated a high volume of assets (digital, print, etc.) for design selection and approval daily.
• Created conceptual designs and materials to support and power various departments in the company while meeting deadlines for all graphic, print, and digital design needs.
• Create designs for print (flyers, magazine advertisement,
full page layout,) and animated graphics/assets for digital advertisements (.gifs, videos, ad banners, social media, email banners, website assets and website design mockups etc.) for marketing campaigns/promotions, events/trade shows, and other company needs.
• Would occasionally be required to stay beyond the hours of a typical work day until the project is completed.
• Recording & editing weekly announcement videos. -
Graphic DesignerSan Diego, CAJul 2013 - Sep 2014 (1 year 2 months)• Worked closely with the marketing team and created various visual and cohesive campaigns.
• Designed multiple design assets for email campaigns, social media, website promo boxes and site banners.
• Collaborated with social media specialists for marketing campaigns from concept phase to the finished final design. -
Graphic DesignerSan Diego, CAJan 2013 - Jul 2013 (6 months)• Worked with the in-house design team to create marketing and promotional materials.
• Designed marketing materials such as postcards, posters, flyers & t-shirts.
• Collaborated with social media specialists and race directors from concept
to final design.
• Photographed various race events using company's DSLR camera. -
Graphic DesignerLa Palma, CAMar 2012 - Nov 2012 (8 months)• Arranged price sheets and designed hang tags for Coca-Cola, Walgreens & Ford product lines.
• In collaboration with the director, finalized product marketing packaging.
• Designed and uploaded ad materials to FTP portals
• Collaborated with marketing team to create a cohesive product design.
• Photographed various products using company's DSLR camera.
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