I’m a creative designer passionate about turning ideas into impactful designs. With strong leadership skills, I consistently deliver fresh creativity while ensuring projects are solved efficiently and effectively. I work across both digital and print media, balancing innovative concepts with practical execution. I also partner closely with clients to refine and evolve their brand, keeping brand trajectories aligned through every phase of production.

RENE CRUZ

I’m a creative designer passionate about turning ideas into impactful designs. With strong leadership skills, I consistently deliver fresh creativity while ensuring projects are solved efficiently and effectively. I work across both digital and print media, balancing innovative concepts with practical execution. I also partner closely with clients to refine and evolve their brand, keeping brand trajectories aligned through every phase of production.

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I’m a creative designer passionate about turning ideas into impactful designs. With strong leadership skills, I consistently deliver fresh creativity while ensuring projects are solved efficiently and effectively.

I work across both digital and print media, balancing innovative concepts with practical execution. I also partner closely with clients to refine and evolve their brand, keeping brand trajectories aligned through every phase of production.

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Work Experience

Sr. Designer
February 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Designed and oversaw production of print and digital materials. Kept current and new clients aligned with brand trajectory, working to retain, refine, and evolve visual identity. Led and provided guidance to a team of 3 designers, directing project execution across media.
Art Director at Ttweak
July 1, 2015 - February 1, 2025
Designed and oversaw production of print and digital materials, contributing to video assets as needed. Collaborated with new and existing clients to retain their visual identity and refine and evolve their brand.
Art Director at Lopez Negrete Communications
March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2015
Collaborated closely with a copywriter on projects for a specific internet service, focusing on national 360-degree campaigns. Designed quick-turnaround, short-shelf-life campaigns that effectively engaged the audience.
Sr. Designer at Nevins
August 1, 2010 - November 1, 2011
Created primarily print materials with some involvement in early digital campaigns. Focused on sales collateral including catalogs, spec sheets, and targeted marketing materials.
Designer at Ttweak
April 1, 2008 - October 1, 2009
Supported the design team by contributing to a wide range of graphic assets for various projects. Helped both new clients develop visual identities and supported existing clients.
Team member (Branding-focused Designer) at Metal
March 1, 2003 - August 1, 2006
Contributed to a variety of branding projects for industries including real estate and record companies.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Visual Communication at AIH
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction