I’m an illustrator and character concept designer with many years of experience working with clients and individuals. I am flexible in my artistic style, a quick learner with new tools, and I enjoy collaborating with other artists toward shared goals. I completed my college degree to strengthen my understanding of the latest industry tools and standards. I focus on clear communication, strong problem-solving, and delivering cohesive, on-brand visual work for diverse audiences.…

Joseph Ramirez

I’m an illustrator and character concept designer with many years of experience working with clients and individuals. I am flexible in my artistic style, a quick learner with new tools, and I enjoy collaborating with other artists toward shared goals. I completed my college degree to strengthen my understanding of the latest industry tools and standards. I focus on clear communication, strong problem-solving, and delivering cohesive, on-brand visual work for diverse audiences.…

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I’m an illustrator and character concept designer with many years of experience working with clients and individuals. I am flexible in my artistic style, a quick learner with new tools, and I enjoy collaborating with other artists toward shared goals.

I completed my college degree to strengthen my understanding of the latest industry tools and standards. I focus on clear communication, strong problem-solving, and delivering cohesive, on-brand visual work for diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator / Character Concept Designer / Illustrator/Animator
January 1, 2016 - Present
Collaborated with cross-functional creative teams to design and produce large-format illustrated posters featuring custom banners and icons for a high-profile international medical research conference, ensuring brand consistency and visual impact. Developed comprehensive visual assets including short-form animations, motion graphics, and thumbnail illustrations optimized for digital platforms to support marketing and content strategies. Applied foundational design principles—typography, color theory, and composition—across deliverables to create cohesive, on-brand visual experiences tailored to diverse audience needs. Managed end-to-end client projects from initial concept development and storyboarding through final delivery, maintaining consistent communication to translate client briefs into compelling visual narratives. Designed a wide range of graphic elements such as icons, avatars, character designs, and personalized fine art illustrations. Followed strict confidentiality and

Education

AAS- Digital Multimedia and Design at Mercer County Community College
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Healthcare
    Mascot Project
    This was a commissioned project. The customer wanted a character to represent their home made mead. The instructions given were: Calvin and Hobbs meets The Cheerios bee and The Great Gatsby (Gastbee). I loved the idea. We went through a few iterations. This was the closest to the final product.…
    A Night Like any Other
    I was experimenting with some environmental design. I had this idea in my head of a wandering soul akin to old, european children's fairy tales. The kind of story that parents would tell their children to keep them in the house at night. A fog would roll into this small valley town on the night of a full moon. A shining, ghostly figure in a suit would prowl the streets, violently claiming the souls and bodies of any who weren't in the safety of their own homes. Consequently, this town would be very kind to homeless folk and travelers, offering them a place to stay at night, should they need one.…