I’m Brian J. Torreano, a Milwaukee-based chief graphic designer and IT/digital media professional focused on creating high-quality design across print and digital platforms. I use primarily free, open-source and non-subscription tools while also applying Adobe and other professional software to deliver polished, spell-checked work. I build and support websites and digital media, create branding and editorial layouts, and contribute GIS and 3D modeling outputs. With long experience across both design and technology, I help individuals, organizations, and clients produce clear, engaging content that works well on every device and platform.…

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I’m Brian J. Torreano, a Milwaukee-based chief graphic designer and IT/digital media professional focused on creating high-quality design across print and digital platforms. I use primarily free, open-source and non-subscription tools while also applying Adobe and other professional software to deliver polished, spell-checked work. I build and support websites and digital media, create branding and editorial layouts, and contribute GIS and 3D modeling outputs. With long experience across both design and technology, I help individuals, organizations, and clients produce clear, engaging content that works well on every device and platform.…

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I’m Brian J. Torreano, a Milwaukee-based chief graphic designer and IT/digital media professional focused on creating high-quality design across print and digital platforms. I use primarily free, open-source and non-subscription tools while also applying Adobe and other professional software to deliver polished, spell-checked work.

I build and support websites and digital media, create branding and editorial layouts, and contribute GIS and 3D modeling outputs. With long experience across both design and technology, I help individuals, organizations, and clients produce clear, engaging content that works well on every device and platform.

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Skills

Experience Level

Branding
Expert
UI
Expert
Data Visualization
Expert
Logo
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Web Design
Expert
AI Images
Expert
gis
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Social Media Design
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Email Marketing
Expert
WordPress
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
GIMP
Expert
3D Design
Expert
Inkscape
Intermediate
HTML5
Intermediate
CSS
Intermediate
JavaScript
Intermediate
3D Model
Intermediate
Photo
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at The Wisconsin I.T. Guru
January 1, 2010 - Present
Provide print, online, and in-person design services. Use 30+ years of IT and digital media experience to create media across devices and software versions with a courteous, skillful approach. Build websites using HTML/CSS/DHTML, JavaScript, responsive-site design tools, and WordPress. Provide technical consulting, digital/print media support, and GIS-generated maps and SketchUp 3D renderings for Shipwreck Education and Preservation Alliance (SEAPA). In recent years, created a phone app along with interface graphics and helpfiles for a local CSA (PortFish, Ltd.).
Senior Magazine Editor at North American Native Fishes Association
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Compiled articles and other content for a 40+ page quarterly magazine. Spell- and grammar-checked all content. Arranged and edited the full digital layout in Adobe InDesign. Created graphics to enhance content and completed the remaining steps required for print and digital publication.
Chief Graphic Designer at BTDarters
January 1, 2001 - Present
Create graphics for social media, email marketing, merch, website content, and printed materials using primarily free/open-source and non-subscription tools. Perform spell-and-grammar checking for all published output.
Software Graphic Designer, Publication Designer and Map Designer at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Created graphics for software interface buttons and companion visuals for published digital and print helpfiles. Produced PowerPoint presentation graphics using Adobe Photoshop and CorelDRAW. Created maps in ESRI ArcView.
Software Graphic Designer and Publication Designer at Great Lakes W.A.T.E.R. Institute
August 5, 1996 - August 28, 1998
Created graphics for software interface buttons and for published digital and print helpfiles, including GIS-generated maps. Used primarily ESRI ArcView and Microsoft Paint.

Education

Master of Sciences (M.S.) at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
August 1, 1995 - August 1, 1998
Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.) at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
August 1, 1991 - June 19, 1995

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Life Sciences, Government, Computers & Electronics, Non-Profit Organization
    My First Darter - Children's Book
    I did all things related to the creation of this book. I took all photos, created the entire story, performed all necessary graphic design and editing, did all of the book design and self-published. The work is 44 pages in length, and is about the size of a landscape 8.5 x 11 inch piece of paper. pdf graphicdesigner illustrator bookdesigner…
    Senior Editor of American Currents
    For several years, I was an associate editor of the print publication, "American Currents." And for three full issues, one of which is shown here, I was the Senior Editor. Duties included everything from making copy, to layout, to content review, to illustration, and any and all other duties related to bringing the publication to print. I really enjoyed this project! graphicdesigner illustrator designer editor senioreditor…
    The Alphabet Zoo - Children's Book
    I did all artwork for this book, and leveraged AI to create the watercolor-style images. Then I used my graphic design skills to make the images production-ready. The book is 8.5 x 11 inches in size (landscape) and is 62 pages. Full color. pdf graphicdesigner illustrator…
    SEAPA Technical Graphics for Grant Writing
    I created this series of technical illustrations for the purpose of helping the Shipwreck Education and Preservation Alliance (SEAPA) obtain grant money for their proposed project. Several softwares were used in the creation of the graphics, and the graphics are scale-accurate in nature. The customer was thrilled with the result! pdf graphicdesigner illustrator technicaldocumentation…
    SEAPA Technical Graphic
    I created this graphical depiction of a proposed fish reef in Lake Michigan for the Shipwreck Education and Preservation Alliance (SEAPA). The document is a to-scale depiction, not just an artist's rendering. The final image prints out flawlessly at 50 inches wide (over 12,000 pixels). The customer was absolutely thrilled and proudly displayed the final printed graphic at a scuba dive shop in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. photo graphicdesigner illustrator designer…
    Inspirational Content in English and Spanish
    Something that I really enjoy doing is creating inspirational content! I have the capacity to create Biblical content in both English and Spanish. Please check out the attached files for examples. pdf graphicdesigner illustrator inspo inspirational bible…