I'm a professional graphic designer with six years of professional experience creating eye-catching and dynamic image assets for clients in the entertainment, food packaging, and advertising sectors. My specialties include pop culture-focused branding and image asset creation, and my work has been featured in print and film as well as in physical retail spaces. I have had the privilege to create key art for renowned entertainment franchises such as Godzilla, Naruto, Pusheen, The Crow, Tarzan, and Popeye, as well as bespoke alternative movie posters and pop culture-related art pieces that are sold online and at conventions. I also produce image assets and promotional materials for filmmaker Kevin Smith, contributing to films and podcasts with artwork, logos, and merchandise.…

Nate Gonzales

I'm a professional graphic designer with six years of professional experience creating eye-catching and dynamic image assets for clients in the entertainment, food packaging, and advertising sectors. My specialties include pop culture-focused branding and image asset creation, and my work has been featured in print and film as well as in physical retail spaces. I have had the privilege to create key art for renowned entertainment franchises such as Godzilla, Naruto, Pusheen, The Crow, Tarzan, and Popeye, as well as bespoke alternative movie posters and pop culture-related art pieces that are sold online and at conventions. I also produce image assets and promotional materials for filmmaker Kevin Smith, contributing to films and podcasts with artwork, logos, and merchandise.…

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I’m a professional graphic designer with six years of professional experience creating eye-catching and dynamic image assets for clients in the entertainment, food packaging, and advertising sectors. My specialties include pop culture-focused branding and image asset creation, and my work has been featured in print and film as well as in physical retail spaces.

I have had the privilege to create key art for renowned entertainment franchises such as Godzilla, Naruto, Pusheen, The Crow, Tarzan, and Popeye, as well as bespoke alternative movie posters and pop culture-related art pieces that are sold online and at conventions. I also produce image assets and promotional materials for filmmaker Kevin Smith, contributing to films and podcasts with artwork, logos, and merchandise.

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English
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Work Experience

Packaging Designer at Jade City Foods
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2022
As a freelance graphic designer for Jade City Foods, I designed eye-catching labels for food products like hot sauces, coffee blends, snacks and more. Jade City specializes in collaborating with famous brands and names in the entertainment industry to create bespoke lines of products featuring their branding, characters, or other intellectual properties. These clients included Godzilla, Naruto, Popeye, and more.
In-House Graphic Designer at Smodco Inc.
January 1, 2019 - Present
Since 2019, I have been an in-house and on-call graphic designer for Smodco Inc., the entertainment company created by filmmaker Kevin Smith. Duties included creating artwork and promotional materials for podcasts, live events, merchandise, and even work in feature films. You can see several background props, artwork and t-shirt designs featured in his most recent films "Clerks III" and "The 4:30 Movie"
Poster Designer at Hero Complex Gallery
October 22, 2022 - Present
Starting in 2022, I have been a regular contributor to Hero Complex Gallery, a print and artwork retailer specializing in pop culture related artwork and designs. I have created several bespoke pieces for them, such as alternative movie posters.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2018 - Present
I have been a freelance and independent graphic designer professionally since 2019. My services have ranged from poster designs, comic book covers, business cards, promotional materials, and more.
Graphic Designer at Hero Complex Gallery
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance graphic designer responsible for poster design since 2022, focusing on creating engaging visual artworks for the gallery's projects and exhibitions.
Image Asset Producer at Modco Inc.
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance image asset producer since 2019, managing projects and producing key artwork assets for entertainment and related products.
Packaging Label Designer at Jade City Foods
December 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Designed key art for food product labels including hot sauces, condiments, salsas, coffee blends, and hot cocoa mixes between 2021 and 2023. Collaborated with major entertainment brands to curate rollout art direction and packaging design. Created over 15 bespoke alternative movie posters and pop culture-related artworks, featured in a solo showcase in 2024. Produced image assets and promotional materials for filmmaker Kevin Smith, with designs featured in his films and podcasts, including backgrounds, t-shirts, and logos. Also created cover art for the 'Quick Stops' comic book published by Dark Horse Comics.

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Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design using Photoshop
August 4, 2025 - August 4, 2028

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Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail

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