I'm a graphic designer and illustrator with 10+ years of experience delivering detail-driven vector art and culture-driven branding. I've pioneered a cannabis-influenced graphic style that carved an avant-garde presence in a rapidly evolving industry. I develop fast-paced illustration workflows to meet tight deadlines, leveraging pattern recognition and visual strategy to create market-driven cannabis branding systems. I'm passionate about continuing to innovate and leave a lasting impact in cannabis design. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Matthew Esparza

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I'm a graphic designer and illustrator with 10+ years of experience delivering detail-driven vector art and culture-driven branding. I've pioneered a cannabis-influenced graphic style that carved an avant-garde presence in a rapidly evolving industry. I develop fast-paced illustration workflows to meet tight deadlines, leveraging pattern recognition and visual strategy to create market-driven cannabis branding systems. I'm passionate about continuing to innovate and leave a lasting impact in cannabis design. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m a graphic designer and illustrator with 10+ years of experience delivering detail-driven vector art and culture-driven branding. I’ve pioneered a cannabis-influenced graphic style that carved an avant-garde presence in a rapidly evolving industry.

I develop fast-paced illustration workflows to meet tight deadlines, leveraging pattern recognition and visual strategy to create market-driven cannabis branding systems. I’m passionate about continuing to innovate and leave a lasting impact in cannabis design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Illustrator at AGNS Printing
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Designed custom T-shirt artwork for clients, gaining knowledge and delivering excellent project execution. Operated within a fast-paced screen-printing shop, handling customer service and production deadlines. Created, prepared, and executed large format printing jobs; designed and executed DTG print projects; concepted branding for new and existing clients.
Graphic Designer at Kreaction
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Concepted branding for new and existing clients, building client relations and delivering branding assets under tight deadlines.
Graphic Designer at Tipsy
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Produced production art for high-profile clients (Cedar Fair, NY Statue of Liberty, Six Flags, National Parks) and secured six-figure orders. Delivered custom illustrations to extend contract relationships while maintaining tight production deadlines, contributing to 20-30% sales growth.
Graphic Designer / Apparel Designer at Streetwise Clothing
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Designed production-ready T-shirt illustrations; delivered 10-15 vector art tech packs per month with Pantone/color separations; collaborated with Creative Director and Brand Owner to execute profitable apparel collections.
Senior Creative Designer at Jungle Boys
January 1, 2017 - Present
Spearheaded visual brand identity and legacy strain design artwork; redesigned product packaging and in-house brands; contributed to development of 4 retail stores (14 in Florida). Increased brand identity awareness by 60-70%. Led campaigns, wall murals, product launches, seasonal drops, social media, and events.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
December 31, 2013 - Present
Freelance graphic design work for diverse cannabis, apparel, and branding projects; delivered 10+ projects monthly under tight deadlines and maintained client relationships.

Education

B.S. Graphic Design at Full Sail University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services