Design Manager

Location:

SF, CA

Posted:

January 02, 2013

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Chris Portugal

Visual Designer

ChrisPortugal

San Francisco

I am a designer with a range of experience in mobile user interfaces, periodical design, and branding. I'm currently looking for a full-time position that will challenge me creatively as well as utilizing my skills in branding and interactive design.

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ExperienceJunior Visual DesignerSunnyvale, CA

Jul 2008 - Aug 2009

-Designed and took lead on several projects for Palm s award-winning (CNET s Best of CES 2009, People s Voice Award) WebOS, including App Catalog, First Use, Desktop Applications and Preferences.

-Partnered with Hands-On Mobile in enhancing visual design for NFL and NASCAR mobile applications.

-Partnered with companies such as EA Games, Pandora, and Fandango in enhancing design, improving functionality, and integrating WebOS's visual style in their own mobile applications.

-Supported senior visual designers in conception, design, and final asset creations for WebOS applications.

-Worked with information architects, project managers, frontend developers and engineers in properly integrating visual design. Principal

Jan 2007 - Presentimsocrispy

-Lead design direction for successful marketing campaign (600% ROI) with internationally renowned seduction company, Love Systems Inc.

-As an affiliate, partnered with CPA networks EWA Private Network and Neverblue in launching campaigns for companies such as Be2 Belgium, Zoozsk Italy, and social gaming company Bigpoint. Responsibilities include researching internet analytics and demographics, taking lead on design direction and execution for campaign creatives, and advertising in both paid and organic ad distribution channels, such as but not limited to, Google, Yahoo, Bing, Facebook, and Plenty of Fish.

-Created visual identities for Creech Self Defense in Fremont, California, USA, and Kingsmeadow school in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK.Graphic Design InternSan Jose, CA

Mar 2008 - May 2008Karma Magazine

-Worked closely with the editor in conceptualizing and designing layouts for various articles.

-Contracted freelance illustrators and provided art direction.

-Helped support the editor and marketing manager at events.

EducationBachelor of Arts, Graphic DesignSan Diego, CA

Sep 2005 - Jan 2008

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