I create apparel and merchandise for culture-driven brands and artists by building concept-driven products, visual systems, and narratives that translate into high-impact releases. Pelagato is my independent merch brand; as founder and Creative Director I design drops inspired by music, sports, and Puerto Rican culture. I lead projects from idea to release, combining creative direction, design, and marketing to create products that resonate, build audience, and drive sales.

Gabriel A. Torres Jiménez

I create apparel and merchandise for culture-driven brands and artists by building concept-driven products, visual systems, and narratives that translate into high-impact releases. Pelagato is my independent merch brand; as founder and Creative Director I design drops inspired by music, sports, and Puerto Rican culture. I lead projects from idea to release, combining creative direction, design, and marketing to create products that resonate, build audience, and drive sales.

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I create apparel and merchandise for culture-driven brands and artists by building concept-driven products, visual systems, and narratives that translate into high-impact releases.
Pelagato is my independent merch brand; as founder and Creative Director I design drops inspired by music, sports, and Puerto Rican culture. I lead projects from idea to release, combining creative direction, design, and marketing to create products that resonate, build audience, and drive sales.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director — Apparel & Merch at Pelagato
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and led 50+ apparel drops from concept to release; Built and scaled a merch brand with 19K+ followers; Created campaigns driving product demand and engagement; Managed production and product launches.
Graphic Designer at MMM Healthcare
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Designed marketing materials including flyers, brochures, magazines, email graphics and social media content. Developed editorial layouts and branded materials.

Education

Master's Degree at Atlantic University College
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
Bachelor's Degree at Atlantic University College
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services