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I'm Jose Trujillo, a graphic designer and art director who loves storytelling through design. I specialize in editorial and marketing materials for corporate law firms, top media companies, and non-profit organizations, blending bold typography with vibrant photography and illustration to create on-brand campaigns. I’m passionate about elevating brands through thoughtful layouts, compelling visuals, and clear communication across print and digital channels. From billboards to websites, I manage end-to-end creative projects, lead teams, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with clients and vendors to deliver high-quality deliverables on time. I’m fluent in Spanish and enjoy exploring cross-cultural design challenges, scalable brand systems, and the intersection of typography, image, and interaction design.…I'm Jose Trujillo, a graphic designer and art director who loves storytelling through design. I specialize in editorial and marketing materials for corporate law firms, top media companies, and non-profit organizations, blending bold typography with vibrant photography and illustration to create on-brand campaigns. I’m passionate about elevating brands through thoughtful layouts, compelling visuals, and clear communication across print and digital channels. From billboards to websites, I manage end-to-end creative projects, lead teams, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with clients and vendors to deliver high-quality deliverables on time. I’m fluent in Spanish and enjoy exploring cross-cultural design challenges, scalable brand systems, and the intersection of typography, image, and interaction design.

Jose Trujillo

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Illustrator, +2

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I'm Jose Trujillo, a graphic designer and art director who loves storytelling through design. I specialize in editorial and marketing materials for corporate law firms, top media companies, and non-profit organizations, blending bold typography with vibrant photography and illustration to create on-brand campaigns. I’m passionate about elevating brands through thoughtful layouts, compelling visuals, and clear communication across print and digital channels. From billboards to websites, I manage end-to-end creative projects, lead teams, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with clients and vendors to deliver high-quality deliverables on time. I’m fluent in Spanish and enjoy exploring cross-cultural design challenges, scalable brand systems, and the intersection of typography, image, and interaction design.…I'm Jose Trujillo, a graphic designer and art director who loves storytelling through design. I specialize in editorial and marketing materials for corporate law firms, top media companies, and non-profit organizations, blending bold typography with vibrant photography and illustration to create on-brand campaigns. I’m passionate about elevating brands through thoughtful layouts, compelling visuals, and clear communication across print and digital channels. From billboards to websites, I manage end-to-end creative projects, lead teams, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with clients and vendors to deliver high-quality deliverables on time. I’m fluent in Spanish and enjoy exploring cross-cultural design challenges, scalable brand systems, and the intersection of typography, image, and interaction design.

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I’m Jose Trujillo, a graphic designer and art director who loves storytelling through design. I specialize in editorial and marketing materials for corporate law firms, top media companies, and non-profit organizations, blending bold typography with vibrant photography and illustration to create on-brand campaigns. I’m passionate about elevating brands through thoughtful layouts, compelling visuals, and clear communication across print and digital channels.

From billboards to websites, I manage end-to-end creative projects, lead teams, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with clients and vendors to deliver high-quality deliverables on time. I’m fluent in Spanish and enjoy exploring cross-cultural design challenges, scalable brand systems, and the intersection of typography, image, and interaction design.

Skills

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Editorial Illustration

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Infographic

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Figma

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Language

Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Bills, Driggs and Day

February 21, 2021 - November 25, 2025

Developed billboard campaigns across five states to strengthen brand visibility and engagement. Collaborated with developers and product managers on redesign of national website (desktop and mobile). Led firm-wide redesign of business cards and email templates. Created physical banners, signage and kiosks for special marketing events. Conducted user tests to track client behavior. Crafted digital ad assets for social platforms that improved conversion metrics and attracted new clients. Managed ongoing vendor communication to ensure high-quality deliverables and on-brand execution across all projects.

Art Director at International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA)

November 1, 2017 - December 1, 2020

Produced and art directed a bimonthly journal educating municipal lawyers about major legislative issues affecting their jurisdictions. Created posters, brochures and programs. Designed invitations and ads for annual conferences. Worked directly with marketing manager on special announcements to generate membership.

Graphic Designer at Seattle Weekly (A Division of Sound Publishing)

January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2017

Worked with illustrators and photographers to produce eye-catching features and covers. Directed photo shoots and concept development for illustrators and photographers. Advised on website redesign to ensure Seattle Weekly aesthetic was consistent between print and digital products. Redesigned newspaper with emphasis on quality art, full-page openers and bold typography. Supervised a junior designer and photo interns. Illustrated interior elements for special seasonal issues. Supervised web content for promotional and marketing campaigns.

Visual Designer (Contractor) at Amazon Publishing

March 1, 2011 - December 1, 2012

Designed banner ads, logos and other creative assets for its publishing division, including logos for major Kindle initiatives. Created bold trade show graphics for booths and banners featuring Amazon books.

Graphic Designer at Penguin Random House

March 1, 2009 - February 1, 2011

Worked with editors and marketing directors to conceptualize high profile marketing campaigns for New York Times bestselling authors. Designed postcards, invites and sell-sheets for books and authors. Created online and print advertisements to run in major national media outlets. Art Directed seasonal catalog covers and interiors showcasing the imprint’s best books.

Art Director at SOUND & VISION (A Division of Hachette-Filipacchi Media U.S.)

April 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008

Implemented and supervised an entire redesign of this national monthly consumer magazine. Oversaw monthly art budget. Commissioned illustrations, photography and info-graphics from renowned artists, and negotiated their contracts. Coordinated and supervised on-location photo shoots and all product still-life shoots. Created, prepared and deployed assets for web-based material. Supervised a senior designer and photographer.

Associate Art Director at Forbes Inc.

October 1, 2003 - March 1, 2006

Worked closely with the creative director to craft customized marketing campaigns for leading advertisers and sponsors. Art directed advertisements, invitations, logos and web banners for major global and domestic corporate conferences. Created online announcements, invitations and brochures for gala events at the Forbes galleries.