I am a Graphic Designer and Arts Director with 18 years of experience in graphic and textile production processes, including screen printing, sublimation, embroidery/patches, and heat transfer. I have managed technical art, color separations, CAD/artwork, print sequence, QC procedures, and art teams across multiple accounts and brands. I have worked internationally and currently lead separation and technical art teams (including High Sep digital solutions). I’m highly disciplined and efficient, able to work varied shifts and urgent deadlines, and focused on delivering accurate PMS/spec compliance, quality standards, and strong customer service.

Emerson Josue Romero Ventura

I am a Graphic Designer and Arts Director with 18 years of experience in graphic and textile production processes, including screen printing, sublimation, embroidery/patches, and heat transfer. I have managed technical art, color separations, CAD/artwork, print sequence, QC procedures, and art teams across multiple accounts and brands. I have worked internationally and currently lead separation and technical art teams (including High Sep digital solutions). I’m highly disciplined and efficient, able to work varied shifts and urgent deadlines, and focused on delivering accurate PMS/spec compliance, quality standards, and strong customer service.

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I am a Graphic Designer and Arts Director with 18 years of experience in graphic and textile production processes, including screen printing, sublimation, embroidery/patches, and heat transfer. I have managed technical art, color separations, CAD/artwork, print sequence, QC procedures, and art teams across multiple accounts and brands.

I have worked internationally and currently lead separation and technical art teams (including High Sep digital solutions). I’m highly disciplined and efficient, able to work varied shifts and urgent deadlines, and focused on delivering accurate PMS/spec compliance, quality standards, and strong customer service.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

Arts Director at Graphic Automatic Solution
January 1, 2023 - Present
Leading a team of artists in high separation and digital solutions; developing procedures and training; managing CAD, artwork, color separations, PMS color books, swatches, and client logotypes; ensuring print quality and production accuracy.
Director of Technical Art and Color Separations at Graphxsource
January 1, 2019 - Present
Oversee art production, color separations QC, project management, screen printing education, and manage 20+ team members.
Director of Technical Art and Separations at Graphic Automatic Solution
January 1, 2019 - Present
Overseeing art production, color separations, QC, and project management for the graphics sector; education of the team and management of 20+ staff; involvement in screen printing, sublimation, embroidery and heat transfer production; responsible for production workflows and client satisfaction.
Director of Technical Art and Separations
January 1, 2019 - Present
Oversee art production and color separations; lead 20+ team members; project management; education.
Graphic Designer at Graphxsource
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Color separation production, separations QC, project management, screen print education; managed 20+ team members.
Graphic Designer at Graphxsource
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Worked in graphic design and production support for textile applications. Responsible for end-to-end design processes: customer communication, creating designs, preparing files for printing using different techniques, and translation from English to Spanish. Worked with brands including Nike, The North Face, Quiksilver, and Nautica, providing efficient service and disciplined production workflow support.
Design & Color Separation Specialist at Tegra Global (Decotex)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Color separations for screen printing, sublimation and heat transfer; quality control; team management; use of Wasatch, Color Make, Caldera software and ERP for film printing and screen printing.
CAD/Artwork Specialist at Delta Apparel (Textiles La Paz)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016
Creation of CAD artworks according to client printing style; ink selection; color and printing sequence; mockups and color separations; oversee night shift; manage accounts including Nike, Under Armour, Quiksilver, Vans, and others.
Arts/Graphic Development and Separation Roles (Textiles) at DELTA APPAREL (TEXTILES LA PAZ)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2018
Created CAD artwork (artwork) according to client printing style, factory composition, and season; selected inks/specialties and printing meshes/solutions to simplify production. Conceptualized arts, mockups, and color separations for screen printing. Tracked print steps (initial/restrike, sales samples, proto samples, production) with customer-driven changes. Managed development teams (~15 people) on night shift, including print quality, curing, washing, screen development, and related digital/admin tasks. Used design programs (Photoshop/Illustrator) and managed machines in development and production. Supported account requirements (Nike, Under Armour, etc.) with QC and season/style-specific compliance.
Graphic Designer at Nike, The North Face, Quiksilver, Nautica (Clients)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2018
Responsible for client communications, design creation, printing with various techniques, and English-Spanish translations.
Graphic Designer
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2018
End-to-end graphic design, client liaison, and production across screen printing, sublimation, embroidery, and heat transfer; translated between English and Spanish; served high-profile clients such as Nike, The North Face, Quiksilver, and Nautica.

Education

Graphic Designer at USAM
February 2, 2004 - September 30, 2009
Graphic Design Education at USAM, El Salvador
January 1, 2010 - February 5, 2026
APAC El Salvador at APAC El Salvador
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Graphic Design at USAM, El Salvador
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
APAC at El Salvador
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Illustrator
January 4, 2010 - September 28, 2012
Diploma in Cooking and International Cuisine
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025
Diploma in Cooking and International Cuisine
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025
Diploma in Cooking and International Cuisine
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Diploma in Cooking and International Cuisine
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
Diploma in Cooking and International Cuisine
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Diploma in Cooking and International Cuisine
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026
Diploma in Cooking and International Cuisine
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026
Diploma in Cooking and International Cuisine
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Retail, Education, Software & Internet