Innovative and creative senior graphic designer with a proven track record in graphic design, conceptual thinking, and leading teams to deliver engaging brand-representing materials that support business goals. Experienced in advertising, marketing, corporate identity, design, and art direction with strong time management and attention to detail. Leads creative design and production across marketing, digital, and print for corporate brands and sub-brands, including signage, stationeries, large-format and tradeshow graphics, promotional items, and environmental displays. Skilled in directing vendors, managing budgets/specifications, building design standards, and collaborating cross-functionally to build brand awareness and support sales and events.

DANIEL ORTEGA

Innovative and creative senior graphic designer with a proven track record in graphic design, conceptual thinking, and leading teams to deliver engaging brand-representing materials that support business goals. Experienced in advertising, marketing, corporate identity, design, and art direction with strong time management and attention to detail. Leads creative design and production across marketing, digital, and print for corporate brands and sub-brands, including signage, stationeries, large-format and tradeshow graphics, promotional items, and environmental displays. Skilled in directing vendors, managing budgets/specifications, building design standards, and collaborating cross-functionally to build brand awareness and support sales and events.

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Innovative and creative senior graphic designer with a proven track record in graphic design, conceptual thinking, and leading teams to deliver engaging brand-representing materials that support business goals. Experienced in advertising, marketing, corporate identity, design, and art direction with strong time management and attention to detail.

Leads creative design and production across marketing, digital, and print for corporate brands and sub-brands, including signage, stationeries, large-format and tradeshow graphics, promotional items, and environmental displays. Skilled in directing vendors, managing budgets/specifications, building design standards, and collaborating cross-functionally to build brand awareness and support sales and events.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Lamons Manufacturing and Service
November 1, 2022 - June 1, 2026
Managed creative design and production of marketing, digital, and print materials for Lamons and wholly-owned subsidiaries (ModuCoatings and Auge), including logos, signage, stationery, large-format booth graphics, tradeshow deliverables, promotional items, and environmental displays. Directed outside vendors by managing estimates, project budgets, and specifications. Created corporate design standards for print and digital content; generated original in-house event/promotion artwork for online and print use; managed brand usage for event sponsorships; and directed two storefronts handling printed collateral and promotional items company-wide. Managed vendor relationships throughout the year.
Senior Graphic Designer at Formers International
July 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Managed creative design and production of all marketing, digital, and print materials, including trade show promotions, collateral, signage, stationery, large-format booth graphics, and environmental displays. Directed outside vendors by managing estimate requests and project specifications. Shot and managed photography and video projects. Created corporate standards for print/digital content (collateral, trade show graphics, photography, video, and digital media) and collaborated on strategies to build brand awareness and support sales. Developed and shaped the company story through social media and video channels.
Senior Graphic Designer at Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.
December 1, 2012 - July 1, 2021
Managed creative design process and production for marketing and event materials across Universal and multiple sub-brands/wholly-owned subsidiaries. Produced ads, collateral, stationery, forms, trade show and event graphics, and collaborated with HR and other teams on internal employee events. Maintained corporate design standards; developed identity programs and integrated them into Universal’s brand identity standards. Created extensive print marketing and event deliverables for a large trade show program, including exhibits, hospitality functions, promotional items, and collateral. Supported committees (WeCare, Marjorie Evans Foundation, People and Places) with themes, branding, and environmental signage for events and special programs.
Production Director at The Houston Press - Voice Media Group
June 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012
Controlled workflow with the production department to ensure all deadlines were met. Brainstormed with marketing on original in-house event and promotion artwork used in online and print materials. Ensured files were created properly to reduce printing errors. Produced promotional pieces for clients, including flyers, posters, and editorial sections. Trained new staff to create files correctly and supported time management to improve departmental efficiency.
Assistant Production Manager at The Houston Press - Voice Media Group
June 1, 2007 - June 1, 2010
Laid out issues in compliance with corporate standards used nationwide. Created print and web ads to run weekly in issues and online. Concepted advertising campaigns and branding to help client retention. Assisted the production manager with daily tasks and controlled departmental workflow to meet deadlines.
Graphic Designer/Production Artist at Alvin Guggenheim and Associates
January 1, 2005 - May 1, 2007
Project Manager/Designer/Production Artist at AD Ideas Inc.
May 1, 2004 - July 1, 2004
Creative Department - Intern at Sicol Amartin
January 1, 2003 - May 1, 2003

Education

BFA in Communication Design at Southwest Texas State University - San Marcos, TX
August 1, 1999 - May 1, 2003
Graphic Design Program at College of the Mainland - Texas City, TX
August 1, 1996 - May 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services