Hi, I'm Rob Avilez, a dedicated and experienced visual and graphic designer with a background in computer animation and advertising design. I've worked on a range of exciting freelance projects from packaging design to promotional materials and branding, collaborating with various companies in media, entertainment, and retail. My goal is to create eye-catching and effective designs that help brands connect with their audiences. With over 15 years in the field, I bring a strong skill set in Adobe Creative Suite and a knack for producing high-quality visuals under tight deadlines. I enjoy every opportunity to bring creative ideas to life through graphics, packaging, and digital content design. Let's create something great together!

Rob Avilez

Hi, I'm Rob Avilez, a dedicated and experienced visual and graphic designer with a background in computer animation and advertising design. I've worked on a range of exciting freelance projects from packaging design to promotional materials and branding, collaborating with various companies in media, entertainment, and retail. My goal is to create eye-catching and effective designs that help brands connect with their audiences. With over 15 years in the field, I bring a strong skill set in Adobe Creative Suite and a knack for producing high-quality visuals under tight deadlines. I enjoy every opportunity to bring creative ideas to life through graphics, packaging, and digital content design. Let's create something great together!

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Hi, I’m Rob Avilez, a dedicated and experienced visual and graphic designer with a background in computer animation and advertising design. I’ve worked on a range of exciting freelance projects from packaging design to promotional materials and branding, collaborating with various companies in media, entertainment, and retail. My goal is to create eye-catching and effective designs that help brands connect with their audiences.

With over 15 years in the field, I bring a strong skill set in Adobe Creative Suite and a knack for producing high-quality visuals under tight deadlines. I enjoy every opportunity to bring creative ideas to life through graphics, packaging, and digital content design. Let’s create something great together!

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Pixelogic Media
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Reformatted Amazon titles to new sizing requirements.
Production Artist at MGA Entertainment
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Worked on production art for Little Tykes packaging.
Graphic Designer at Tectron
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Designed packaging for a variety of consumer-facing products.
Production Output Designer at Paolucci Salling & Martin
May 1, 2018 - June 15, 2018
Responsible for production output and preparing images for designated file structure from CMS for The New Home Company's nationwide website.
Tag Label Designer at F & T Apparel Van Nuys / Vull Sport Brands
March 1, 2009 - June 16, 2018
Designed tag labels for bags, signage for presentations, and photo editing.
Customer Service Designer at Printing Depot USA
December 1, 2004 - January 11, 2018
Provided on-the-spot design services for branded printed materials including menus, business cards, mailers, and brochures for many Westwood businesses.
Senior Designer at Filo America
August 3, 2017 - September 20, 2017
Designed product-facing graphics for high-end cosmetics to personal grooming products.
Designer at StrongArm/Flow-X Mold Removal Product
April 3, 2017 - April 14, 2017
Created templates and graphics, set up files for printing, designed endcaps and planograms.
Visuals Designer at New Wave Entertainment (Comedy Dynamics)
October 6, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Created visuals, memes, and logos for pitches, titles, and special effects for broadcast specials.
Poster Designer at Vivid Entertainment
August 25, 2016 - September 25, 2016
Designed posters for overseas and South American cable outlets.
Promotional Designer at The Comedy Bar
April 1, 2012 - July 31, 2017
Created all in-house and special events promotional materials for print, web, and video ad work. Created ads for TBS’s Comedy LOL Lounge for Conan O’Brien’s Comedy Writers.
Lead Designer at Wencel Worldwide
January 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013
Designed graphics for mobile apps and banner link ads for automotive advertisements. Produced packaging design, videos, logos, and product ads.
Freelance Designer at William Frick & Co.
December 4, 2010 - January 4, 2011
Designed labels for Snap-On brand, illustrated products to specifications, performed product photography, and produced graphic production art under tight deadlines using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.
Production Designer - Freelance at Screen Time Images
October 1, 2008 - May 31, 2009
Primary DVD package designer for key-lined artwork. Coordinated project workflow, film scanning, color correction, and data management. Used Photoshop and Indesign.
Graphic/Multimedia Designer and Animator at New Image Automotive Advertising
May 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008
Produced deadline-driven newspaper ad designs plus multimedia presentations and logos. Delivered web video editing, sound editing, DVD creation, business collateral, and mock-ups for presentations to customers and prospects.
Freelance Designer at Pixelogic Media
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Reformatted Amazon titles to new sizing standards.
Freelance Designer at MGA Entertainment
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Created production art on Little Tykes packaging.
Graphic Designer at Tectron
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Designed packaging for a variety of consumer-facing products.
Production Output Designer at Paolucci Salling & Martin
May 1, 2018 - June 15, 2018
Worked on real estate branding, production output, and preparing images to meet CMS file structure for a billion-dollar nationwide website.
Designer at F & T Apparel / Vull Sport Brands
March 9, 2016 - June 16, 2018
Designed tag labels for bags, signage for presentations, and photo editing for store signage.
Designer at Printing Depot USA
December 4, 2017 - January 11, 2018
Provided on-the-spot customer service design for branded printed materials including menus, business cards, mailers and brochures.
Senior Designer at Filo America
August 3, 2017 - September 20, 2017
Created product-facing graphics for a range of products from high-end cosmetics to personal grooming products.
Graphic Designer at StrongArm/Flow-X Mold Removal Product
April 3, 2017 - April 14, 2017
Created templates and graphics, set up files for printing, designed end caps and planograms.
Freelance Designer at New Wave Entertainment (Comedy Dynamics)
October 6, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Designed visuals, memes, logos for pitches, titles, and special effects for broadcast specials.
Designer at Vivid Entertainment
August 25, 2016 - September 25, 2016
Created posters for overseas and South American cable outlets.
Designer at Monthly Targets Hermosa Beach
January 7, 2016 - February 26, 2016
Created custom designs for direct mail advertising including pop out neighborhood gift cards.
Designer at ToyQuest (NoteWorthy)
December 1, 2009 - December 9, 2009
Managed fast-paced production to output complete packaging and product artwork for Target presentations.
Promotional Designer at The Comedy Bar
April 1, 2012 - July 31, 2017
Produced all in-house and special events promotional print, web, and video ad work; created ads for TBS's Comedy LOL Lounge for Conan O’Brien’s comedy writers.
Lead Designer at Wencel Worldwide
January 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013
Designed graphics for mobile apps and banner ads in automotive advertisements; worked on packaging design, video, logos, and product ads.
Freelance Designer at William Frick & Co.
December 4, 2010 - January 4, 2011
Designed labels for Snap-On brand; illustrated products to specs; performed product photography; produced graphic production art under tight deadlines using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.
Production Designer - Freelance at Screen Time Images
October 1, 2008 - May 31, 2009
Primary DVD package designer for key-lined artwork; coordinated workflow, film scanning, color correction, and data management using Photoshop and Indesign.
Graphic/Multimedia Designer and Animator at New Image Automotive Advertising
May 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008
Produced deadline-driven newspaper ad designs plus multimedia presentations, logos, web video editing, sound editing, DVD creation, business collateral, and mock-ups.

Education

B.A at Columbia College, Chicago
January 1, 2001 - May 1, 2004
A.A.S at College of Dupage
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
B.A at Columbia College, Chicago
January 1, 2000 - May 1, 2004
A.A.S at College of Dupage
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services