I am a senior designer/art director and owner of Slow Fast Go Design located in Portland, Oregon. Sixteen + years as a professional graphic designer have given me the opportunity to work with a large variety of clients and develop a diverse portfolio. In addition to handling my own direct clients, I am often called upon by other design and marketing agencies for my skills in art direction, design and production. My focus has primarily been brand development, but I am extremely comfortable working in all aspects of design and at any phase of a creative project. Strengths include being a creative and strategic storyteller with a strong aesthetic sensibility; I am well organized, responsive, and collaborative, with strong communication skills and a proven track record of meeting client timelines and business goals. I am an expert with Adobe Creative Suite and have extensive experience working with vendor and production teams.…

Miguel Aldana

I am a senior designer/art director and owner of Slow Fast Go Design located in Portland, Oregon. Sixteen + years as a professional graphic designer have given me the opportunity to work with a large variety of clients and develop a diverse portfolio. In addition to handling my own direct clients, I am often called upon by other design and marketing agencies for my skills in art direction, design and production. My focus has primarily been brand development, but I am extremely comfortable working in all aspects of design and at any phase of a creative project. Strengths include being a creative and strategic storyteller with a strong aesthetic sensibility; I am well organized, responsive, and collaborative, with strong communication skills and a proven track record of meeting client timelines and business goals. I am an expert with Adobe Creative Suite and have extensive experience working with vendor and production teams.…

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I am a senior designer/art director and owner of Slow Fast Go Design located in Portland, Oregon. Sixteen + years as a professional graphic designer have given me the opportunity to work with a large variety of clients and develop a diverse portfolio. In addition to handling my own direct clients, I am often called upon by other design and marketing agencies for my skills in art direction, design and production.

My focus has primarily been brand development, but I am extremely comfortable working in all aspects of design and at any phase of a creative project. Strengths include being a creative and strategic storyteller with a strong aesthetic sensibility; I am well organized, responsive, and collaborative, with strong communication skills and a proven track record of meeting client timelines and business goals. I am an expert with Adobe Creative Suite and have extensive experience working with vendor and production teams.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Contract Art Direction/Design at Nike / NXT Apparel Operations
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creative direction and design implementation for NXT Air project including presentation decks, information design, room build out and product photoshoots; assist NXT Apparel teams in visual communications including design presentations, room build outs, playbooks, operating models, informative videos, technical manuals; work closely with Executive Leadership Apparel teams on visual strategies and storytelling for business presentations and creative meetings.
Contract Art Direction/Design at Nike / NXT Apparel Operations
January 1, 2019 - Present
Creative direction and design implementation for NXT Air project including presentation decks, information design, room build out and product photoshoots. Assist NXT Apparel teams in all aspects of visual communications including design presentations, room build outs, playbooks, operating models, informative videos, technical manuals, etc. Work closely with Executive Leadership Apparel teams on visual strategies and storytelling for business presentations and creative meetings.
Creative Director at Eco Firma Farms
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025
Created identity and developed company brand; oversaw creative development while assisting management and marketing teams in company’s business strategy and development; worked hands-on with design team on all creative projects including website, advertising, product development, packaging design and development, product photography, event marketing, digital marketing, social media strategy, and event marketing.
Creative Director at Eco Firma Farms
January 1, 2018 - September 23, 2025
Created identity and developed company brand. Oversaw creative development while assisting management and marketing teams in company’s business strategy and development. Worked hands-on with design team on all creative projects including website, advertising, product development, packaging design and development, product photography, event marketing, digital marketing, social media strategy, and event marketing.
Art Director / Senior Designer / Owner at Slow Fast Go Agency
January 1, 2008 - Present
Manage all aspects of a creative design studio; brainstorm, produce, and execute creative concepts for clients; hands-on collaboration with design team to complete all aspects of design jobs from conception to final delivery; develop professional relationships with clients in order to deliver their design needs and exceed expectations.
Art Director/Senior Designer/Owner at Slow Fast Go Agency
January 1, 2008 - Present
Manage all aspects of a creative design studio (name a hat, I wear it!). Brainstorm, produce, and execute creative concepts for clients. Hands-on collaboration with design team to complete all aspects of design jobs from conception to final delivery. Develop professional relationships with clients in order to deliver their design needs and exceed expectations.

Education

AA Graphic Design at Portland Community College
September 1, 2004 - June 30, 2006

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities
    Lolo's Boss Pizza

    Assisted with creative direction and design implementation with a local pizza restaurant. Project included naming, brand identity and continuing design implementation with all company collateral signage, menus, swag, etc.