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Hector Montes

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Creative Strategist / Art Director / Brand Designer
Greater Seattle Area | US

Skills

  • Retail Packaging
  • Online Marketing
  • Visual Design
  • Brand Awareness
  • Brand Marketing
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Hector

<p>HECTOR MONTES | GREATER SEATTLE AREA | PORTFOLIO: <a href="https://hmontesjr.myportfolio.com/work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hector Montes</a></p><p><br></p><p>Hector Montes is a highly skilled and experienced Art Director and graphic</p><p>designer with a successful career spanning over 29 years.

Hector has developed</p><p>a deep expertise in branding and creating brand systems. His ability to revitalize</p><p>and transform brands has led to numerous successful re-branding projects,</p><p>helping companies stay relevant and competitive in an ever-changing market.</p><p><br></p><p>Hector possesses an innate ability to understand and analyze complex projects,</p><p>translate client objectives, and proactively navigate projects to the appropriate</p><p>communication medium. He has consistently delivered outstanding design</p><p>solutions and innovative concepts all while delivering projects on time and</p><p>within budget.</p><p><br></p><p>Hector knows the importance of strategic thinking and storytelling in design.</p><p>He combines his technical expertise with a deep understanding of consumer</p><p>behavior and market trends to develop cohesive brand strategies that resonate</p><p>with target audiences. His impressive portfolio showcases a diverse range of</p><p>projects, including branding and identity development, print and digital</p><p>advertising, website design, packaging design, and multimedia presentations.</p>

Trajectory

Nov 2018 — Now
Creative Services Supervisor · ConocoPhillips
Brand development, brand management, art direction, print, digital, social media.
Mar 2017 — Nov 2018
Senior Graphic Designer · 2020 Exhibits
Assisted with Marketing and Branding efforts for 2020, also with client booth design and marketing materials.
Feb 2016 — Mar 2017
Senior Art Director · Jump2 Group
Art Direction, Sales Presentations, Packaging, Brand Identity, Sales Kits. Clients: HP, AMD, Baker Hughes, NRG
Apr 2015 — Feb 2016
Senior Creative Consultant · Deutser
Art Direction, Brand managements, Brand Identity, Marketing Collateral, Trade Show/Event graphics
Sep 2011 — Apr 2015
Senior Graphic Designer · Nalco Champion
Brand Management. Develop/maintain graphic standards. Tradeshow, brochures, logo design, presentations.
Nov 2009 — Sep 2011
Sr. Graphic designer · Jump2 Group
Creative for a variety of clients including, HP, AMD, Lonestar College, Florida Gas...
Jul 2008 — Jun 2009
Art Director/Business Unit Manager · URI Marketing
Point of Purchase, Web Design, Trade Show, Project Management, Art Direction, Photoshoots. Clients: Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron/Texaco, Standard Renewable Energy, GE Oil & Gas, Cameron Compression, Sunshine Kids, Citgo
Aug 2002 — Jul 2008
Senior Designer · Shell
Enthusiast Brands, Shell Creative Services. Brands inlcude: Quaker State®, Black Magic®, Rain-X®, Gumout®, Slick 50®, The Outlaw®, Westleys®, Snap®, Pennzoil® and Quaker State® Racing Develop and manage graphic standards for print collateral and packaging PRINT: brochures, posters, in-store displays, web, trade show, print ads, point of purchase, banners, floor graphics, curb sleeves, counter cards, sell sheets, counter mats, catalogs PACKAGING: labels, cases, header cards, bottle flags, display cartons Package design developed from concept to final art: Quaker State®, Q® Premium Motor oils, Q® Racing Motor Oils, Rain-X® Weather Beater(TM) Wiper Blades, Black Magic® detailing tools, Black Magic® Titanium
Jan 2002 — Apr 2002
Designer · Exxon
Brochures, web design, multimedia presentation
Nov 1999 — Dec 2001
Senior Designer · Enron
Brochures, logos, corporate identity, trade show, posters, banners
Oct 1995 — Oct 1999
Graphic Designer · Administaff
Brochures, newsletters, trade show, forms, presentations.
Jan 1995 — Dec 1995
Intern · Dwight Douthit
Logo design, layout design, ...learn.

Activity

Projects

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RAINX GRAPHENE

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ConocoPhillips / Astros

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University of Washington

Education history

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The University of Texas at El Paso

Commercial and Advertising Art | 1990 - 1992

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Associates Degree in Visual Communication | 1993 - 1995

Connections

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ANGI CURE

ART DIRECTOR | SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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