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Graphic/Packaging Designer
Jose Omar Valenzuela
Brooklyn, NY
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About
With over 10 years of design experience, I have a strong design background with an emphasis on packaging design. Fluent in core design principles, I confidently push the boundaries when necessary, resulting in compelling visuals that deliver tangible results. From concept to production, I excel in taking projects to completion. A dedicated team player, I am committed to collaborating and ensuring consistent, impactful outcomes. My innate curiosity fuels my passion for exploring techniques that allow me to work with my hands while also embracing new technologies.
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Education
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BFA Graphic DesignFlorida Atlantic University
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Continuing Education Collage and Book Arts StudiesCooper Union
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Continuing Education SilkscreeningLower East Side Printshop
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Continuing Education Risograph Printmaking WorkshopSecret Riso Club
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Continuing Education MayaParsons The New School for Design
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Continuing Education LetterpressCenter for Book Arts
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Continuing Education Package Design StrategySchool of Visual Arts
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Experience
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Graphic/Packaging DesignerRego TradingBrooklyn, NYNov 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)Collaborate with supervisor to create retail and e-commerce packaging concepts for a line of cleaning accessories. Construct packaging prototypes for testing. Develop print-ready mechanicals which are produce overseas. Design digital/print collateral such as product line catalog and brochure. Generate descriptive images for Amazon listings according to their requirements. Design promotional images use in email campaigns.
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Graphic/Packaging DesignerXit GroupBrooklyn, NYMar 2014 - May 2019 (5 years 2 months)Created packaging solutions for this mobile device and photography accessories brand. Developed dielines, artwork and press-ready mechanicals which were uploaded via ftp to China office for production. Maintained daily contact with China office regarding any file and approval topics. Submitted packaging verbiage for french translation. Contacted licensor to make sure our products and packages were approved according to their guidelines. Constructed physical mock-ups for client review. Concepts presented help generate a $3 million order from a prominent retailer.
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Graphic/Packaging DesignerAduro ProductsBrooklyn, NYJan 2012 - Mar 2014 (2 years 2 months)Developed packaging solutions for this mobile accessories brand. Packaging consisted anywhere from a simple insert for a blister to a more complex 4 color, spot color, spot varnish and diecut solution. Created dielines and press-ready mechanicals which were sent to factory overseas. Designed marketing materials such as sale sheets and managed daily e-mail campaigns via Constant Contact. Directed suppliers on logo placement of product.
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Freelance Graphic DesignerHollabackBrooklyn, NYJan 2014 - Jan 2014Designed a poster announcing speaker that discussed how to end street harassment against women. Posters were distributed in college campuses. Also, designed poster and collateral campaign which educated urban high-school students about street harassment. Program was distributed in over 200 NYC schools.
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On Coroflot@joseomarvalezuela, member since 2003
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