I’m Michael Acosta, a graphic designer and brand designer based in Orlando, Florida. I specialize in creating cohesive visual identities, branding packages, and digital assets for social media and websites using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and video tools. I’ve built year-round marketing strategies and content calendars, coordinating photoshoots, asset management, and social content across platforms. My career spans freelance branding, textile design, and corporate design work. I enjoy collaborating with teams and vendors to translate market trends and brand goals into compelling visuals, from print to digital, including website design on Squarespace and engaging social media posts.

Michael Acosta

I’m Michael Acosta, a graphic designer and brand designer based in Orlando, Florida. I specialize in creating cohesive visual identities, branding packages, and digital assets for social media and websites using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and video tools. I’ve built year-round marketing strategies and content calendars, coordinating photoshoots, asset management, and social content across platforms. My career spans freelance branding, textile design, and corporate design work. I enjoy collaborating with teams and vendors to translate market trends and brand goals into compelling visuals, from print to digital, including website design on Squarespace and engaging social media posts.

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I’m Michael Acosta, a graphic designer and brand designer based in Orlando, Florida. I specialize in creating cohesive visual identities, branding packages, and digital assets for social media and websites using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and video tools. I’ve built year-round marketing strategies and content calendars, coordinating photoshoots, asset management, and social content across platforms.

My career spans freelance branding, textile design, and corporate design work. I enjoy collaborating with teams and vendors to translate market trends and brand goals into compelling visuals, from print to digital, including website design on Squarespace and engaging social media posts.

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Work Experience

Freelance Brand Manager Graphic Designer at MAD LOVE HATTERS - FOCUS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, Brooklyn NY
January 1, 2011 - Present
Created brand, corporate package graphic design, and website design using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Squarespace. Developed a comprehensive year-round marketing strategy and documentation from concept to completion, utilizing Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, and Canva. Created 12 months of content to support marketing initiatives by scheduling photo/video shoots and asset management. Edited recorded content using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere to create posts for social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok). Managed online communities and fostered positive customer relationships on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and X.
Textile Designer at STEVENLAND, Brooklyn NYC
June 1, 2006 - September 25, 2025
Designed textile designs for tie manufacturing, printed and woven textiles utilizing Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Developed designs sold 20% more than all other designs from previous year. Coordinated with vendors to schedule and organize deliverables, production meetings, and product reviews for all product lines, including woven and print tie designs and shirt design. Collaborated with teams to update designs using color theory for three revenue streams based on market research, fashion trends, and prior design popularity.
Brand Manager Graphic Designer at CNL, Orlando FL
December 1, 2004 - September 25, 2025
Communicated with vendors and negotiating price for branded items for corporate gifts leading to a 15% savings. Utilized Power Point to devise quarterly and yearly earnings reports and presentations for corporate events. Managed 3 vendors for branded items for corporate gifts and events, including mugs, folders, card holders, ice sculptures, and other items. Branded corporate gift items employing Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator for 30th anniversary gala.
Freelance Brand Manager Graphic Designer at MAD LOVE HATTERS - FOCUS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
January 1, 2011 - Present
Created brand, corporate package graphic design, and website design using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Squarespace. Developed a comprehensive year-round marketing strategy and documentation from concept to completion, utilizing Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, and Canva. Created 12 months of content to support marketing initiatives by scheduling photo/video shoots and asset management. Edited recorded content using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere to create posts for social media. Managed online communities and fostered positive customer relationships across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and X.
Textile Designer at STEVENLAND
June 1, 2006 - September 25, 2025
Designed textile designs for tie manufacturing, printed and woven textiles utilizing Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Developed designs sold 20% more than all other designs from previous year. Communicated with a list of 5 vendors to schedule deliverables, production meetings, and product reviews for all product lines, including woven and print tie designs and shirt design. Collaborated with teams to update designs using color theory for three revenue streams based on market research, fashion trends, and prior designs, to achieve business goals.
Brand Manager Graphic Designer at CNL
December 1, 2004 - September 25, 2025
Communicated with vendors and negotiating price for branded items for corporate gifts leading to a 15% savings. Utilized Power Point to devise quarterly and yearly earnings reports and presentations for corporate events. Managed 3 vendors for branded items for corporate gifts and events, including mugs, folders, card holders, ice sculptures, and other items. Branded corporate gift items employing Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator for 30th anniversary gala.
Freelance Brand Manager / Graphic Designer at MAD LOVE HATTERS - FOCUS MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
January 1, 2011 - Present
Created brand, corporate package graphic design, and website design using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Squarespace. Developed a comprehensive year-round marketing strategy and documentation from concept to completion, utilizing Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, and Canva. Created 12 months of content to support marketing initiatives by scheduling photo/video shoots and asset management. Edited recorded content using Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere to create recorded posts for social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok). Managed online communities and fostered positive customer relationships utilizing Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and X.
Textile Designer at STEVENLAND
June 1, 2006 - September 25, 2025
Designed textile designs for tie manufacturing, printed and woven textiles utilizing Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Developed designs sold 20% more than all other designs from previous year. Communicated with a list of 5 vendors, i.e., Phat Farm, Steve Harvey, etc., to schedule and organize deliverables, production meetings, and product reviews for all product lines, including woven and print tie designs and shirt design. Collaborated with teams to update designs using color theory for three revenue streams based on market research, fashion trends, and prior design popularity to achieve business goals.
Brand Manager Graphic Designer at CNL
December 1, 2004 - September 25, 2025
Communicated with vendors and negotiated price for branded items for corporate gifts leading to a 15% savings. Utilized PowerPoint to devise quarterly and yearly earnings reports and presentations for corporate events. Managed 3 vendors for branded items for corporate gifts and events, including mugs, folders, card holders, ice sculptures, and other items. Branded corporate gift items employing Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator for 30th anniversary gala.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Interactive Technology (B.S.) - Game Design Concentration at Full Sail University, Winter Park FL
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Interactive Technology (B.S.) - Game Design Concentration at Full Sail University, Winter Park FL
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Interactive Technology (B.S.) - Game Design Concentration at Full Sail University, Winter Park FL
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024

Qualifications

Hall Of Fame Mega Health Jam 2nd place Nimble Nursing
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025

Industry Experience

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