Jose Cruz
Graphic Designer / Marketing Director at Prime Arcade, Inc. · Prime Arcade, Inc.
Buena Park, CaliforniaIn My Own Words
Conceptualizing and problem solving is at the heart of any creative project, and mastering the tools to bring it to fruition has always been my goal. With an extensive background in commercial design, the technical skills to execute, and a tenacious imagination to keep a project moving, I work to create a team environment so that everyone meets the deadline and survives the ordeal.
My diverse employment history has equipped me with “boots on the ground” first hand experience that has demanded that that I “wear many hats”. Working in fast paced, small to mid-sized creative departments have equipped me with the skills from simple production to directing entire publications and departments.
My roots are in illustration, composition and concept. I have been on the forefront of the digital integration of the arts since it’s beginning. My background also gives me experience in service, education and marketing, working directly with the public on many levels.
The working environment is as important to me as the work itself. I look forward to contributing to a team atmosphere while maintaining a working decorum within the company structure, all with diplomacy and results.
Work Experience
Graphic Designer / Marketing Director / Sales Management /
Prime Arcade, Inc.2020 – 2024
I do illustrations, photo enhancing, layout design, package design, product concepts, photography. Specialties: Graphics, illustration, layout, graphic artistry and marketing advertising and documentation
Freelance Graphic Designer
Pirate's Dinner Adventure2019 – 2020
Responsible for concept, layout and design of various marketing campaigns and advertisements
Freelance Graphic Designer
Teatro Martini2019 – 2020
Responsible for concept, layout and design of various marketing campaigns and advertisements
Graphic Designer
J. L. Wingert Company2013 – 2019
★ Responsible for concept, layout and design of all outgoing & internal advertising, catalogs, marketing campaigns, web design, company branding & budgets including finding & communicating with all vendors and printers
Graphic Designer
Egge Machine Company2011 – 2017
Graphic Design ★ Responsible for concept, layout and design of company catalog, advertising, T-shirt, banner designs & product photography
Director of Creative Media / Graphic Designer
How2Connect.com, Inc.2011 – 2014
Graphic Design - Web Video Shooting & Editing ★ Layout and editing of company collateral & marketing pieces ★ Video camera operation, video editing & chroma keying in Final Cut ★ Web video & preview image preparation & upload to website using CMS (Content Management System)
Production Artist/Graphic Design
HD Supply Construction & Industrial - White Cap2012 – 2013
Production Artist/Graphic Design ★ Layout and editing of multiple monthly publication ★ Updated, utilized & contributed to CMS system in conjunction with publications (Agility) ★ Prepared and minipulated various graphics using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator
Marketing / Graphic Design
Tustin Buick GMC Hummer & Nissan2009 – 2011
Marketing / Graphic Design ★ Responsible for concept, layout and design of various marketing campaigns and advertisements ★ Also responsible for product photography, presentation & online product posting
Marketing Director / Graphic Designer
Europacific Parts International;1996 – 2009
★ Responsible for concept, layout and design of all outgoing & internal advertising, catalogs, marketing campaigns, web design, company branding & budgets including finding & communicating with all vendors and printers ★ I also directed employees and contractors while overseeing the projects to which they were involved
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
The Art InstitutesCerritos High School
1979 – 1983
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