Designer and Creative Strategist | Graphic Design & Illustration | 20+ years of experience building brands, teams and experiences

Orion Orbes

Designer and Creative Strategist | Graphic Design & Illustration | 20+ years of experience building brands, teams and experiences

Available to hire

Designer and Creative Strategist | Graphic Design & Illustration | 20+ years of experience building brands, teams and experiences

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Orbes Design
November 1, 2023 - Present
Results-driven creative strategy and brand development for various clients. Omni-channel marketing campaigns; Branding; Motion Graphics & Video; Social Media Content; Web Design.
Pre-Press Manager at Bread and Puppet Press
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Sale of printed matter through skilled production and management. File preparation and proofing; Quality control; Project management; Inventory and budget; Vendor/Supplier coordination.
Senior Graphic Designer at AlayaCare
July 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Driving software subscriptions as part of a creative team. Design for print and digital media; Motion graphics and video editing; Brochures, posters, ads and other marketing materials; Cross-functional team collaboration; Project management; Guidance and mentorship to junior designers.
Head of Brand and Creative Strategy at Omnipresent
December 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Development and supervision of growth-oriented creative and strategy. Creative production for events and marketing campaigns; Implemented and activated Canva and Asana; Mentorship and guidance of creative team; Freelancer management; Executive collaboration.
Director, Global Brand & Creative at Cision
June 1, 2018 - October 1, 2022
Distributed team supervision for an $800 million company. Oversight of creative for product launches and go-to-market campaigns; Brand identity refresh for accessibility and brand recognition; Implementation and activation of Asana and Canva; Website/CMS maintenance; Multiple promotions.
Senior Designer at ILF, LLC
May 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Driving retail sales through marketing design as part of a creative team. Development of marketing materials and digital assets including website visuals, UI mockups, animations, email marketing campaigns, and social media graphics; Mentorship and workflow optimization of junior designers; On-site video production.
Social Media & Communications Manager at Stepping Stone School
May 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017
Collaborated with executives to drive growth in school enrollments. Multi-channel marketing initiatives; Website rebuild and brand refresh; SEO and social media strategy; Vendor management; Key metrics reporting; Press releases.
Art Director at Bradshaw Advertising
June 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Creative production and 33% reduction in outsourcing costs. Creative production (CPG, automotive, retail and more); Motion graphics; Broadcast video production; Brand-compliant visual assets.

Education

Digital Arts & Design - Computer Animation at Full Sail University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization