ALBERTO GONZALEZ

Branded Content Designer / Senior Designer at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Designed presentations and templates in PowerPoint and Google Slides. Delivered decks with a one-day turnaround (approximately 3–4 decks per week) by researching each client’s branding and adapting it to existing templates. Led training sessions for Fortune Media’s marketing teams in the US and UK covering optimal template usage, workflow efficiency, and design best practices. Collaborated in an in-house design studio on large-scale projects including interactive hubs, infographics, and research into new applications, working closely with editorial teams to align visual strategy, branded content storytelling, and client objectives.

Designed presentation templates and decks in PowerPoint and Google Slides, delivering 3–4 decks per week with one-day turnaround. Researched client branding and blended visual style with existing template systems. Led training sessions for Fortune Media marketing teams across the US and UK covering optimal template usage, workflow efficiency, and design best practices. Collaborated in an in-house studio environment on large-scale initiatives including interactive hubs, infographics, and research into new applications, working with editorial teams to align visual strategy, branded content storytelling, and client objectives.

Design Consultant at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Converted complex raw numbers into accessible visual representations including bar charts, pie charts, graphs, and dashboards for online use. Produced a large volume of visualizations (over 300 charts and graphs) by interpreting data sources and creating clear, user-friendly layouts.

Created multiple investment guide series using charts, graphs, and data visualization for global markets. Included image research and layout design, interpreting data from Excel sheets to produce infographic content.

Art Director at Multichannel News Magazine

Led creative development and execution of a 30–50 page monthly magazine covering the broadcasting business industry and events. Supported day-to-day production with web-friendly assets, advertorial layouts, and event signage. Directed visual strategy for print and marketing-related assets aligned with editorial content.

Created design solutions aligned with project aesthetic goals, deadlines, and bilingual requirements for high-profile clients including Census 2010, Disney, NIDA, Duke, and LIVESTRONG. Produced prepress and web-friendly files for lesson workbooks, brochures, posters, wall maps, and email blasts.

Art Director at CONTRACT Magazine

Designed a monthly magazine, including directing photo shoots for cover and feature spreads. Developed live event assets such as invitation/award brochures and banners.