Brian Torres

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Senior Graphic Design Specialist

Demonstrated success managing complete design process, from concept to delivery

Comprehensive background within a multitude of creative work environments: Corporate, Industrial, Agency and Design Studio. Known as a collaborative team player with a great sense of humor, easily connecting with others and enjoys bringing pop culture enthusiasm to any creative situation.

Expertise includes:

Working closely with executive and marketing leadership to create concepts and ensure all products, materials and collateral are designed holistically and in alignment with the overall corporate vision.

Managing an in-house team of designers and external creative partners who are responsible for all design deliverables, including white papers, brochures and books, event giveaways and collateral, sales presentations, video and digital marketing assets.

Contributing to the design and production of web, digital and print collateral to fulfill corporate marketing, sales and program management objectives.

Innovating within brand guidelines while maintaining graphic consistency for all design deliverables.

Professional Experience

SKB CORPORATION, Orange, CA 2010-2016

Art Director

Oversaw design and production of all marketing materials related to the sales of SKB cases and related products.

Developed and designed impactful product advertising, graphics, package design, and collateral materials.

Exceeded company objectives by playing an indispensable role in re-establishing and shaping corporate identity and brand recognition.

Provided art direction of company website, which included page layout, banner ads, and icons. Designed and implemented product division micro-sites that brought additional sales revenue not previously utilized.

Significantly increased online social influence by establishing and overseeing a social network program.

PRIMUS INC, Stanton, CA 2007-2010

Art Director

Served as creative responsible for design, printing, and manufacturing of corporate identity products. Nationwide clients span the petroleum, restaurant, real estate, car rental and retail industries.

Implemented corporate standards guide and Brand launch for new company owner and name change.

Performed client presentations and project management.

Managed and mentored creative teams.

BRIAN TORRES DESIGN, Fullerton, CA 2000-2007

Art Director/Owner

Oversaw day-to-day operations of Brian Torres Design studio. Specialized in Non-Profit, Action Sports and Entertainment.

Provided services for all design needs Collateral, Web, and Corporate Identity and Signage.

DIRECTV, El Segundo, CA 1999-2000

Senior Graphic Designer

Managed design and production of the 12-page monthly DIRECTV bill stuffer, including the programmer and sporting event ads.

Implemented complete re-design of monthly bill stuffer. Subscribers reached to 10 million in a one year span.

Oversaw design and art direction of numerous pay-per-view and current customer projects, including print ads, logo design, key art and on-air graphics.

Art Directed outside design firms and photo shoots.

Attended press checks when necessary and coordinated with production studio, ensuring design integrity.

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CDB INFOTEK, Santa Ana, CA 1997-1999

Senior Graphic Designer

Provided integrated marketing strategies and creative campaigns for company’s marketing group.

Developed and designed product graphics, package design, and collateral materials.

Oversaw art direction of company website, including page layout, banner ads, and icons.

30SIXTY DESIGN, INC. Los Angeles, CA 1996-1997

Art Director

Provided creative services for various entertainment companies by developing and producing key art, website graphics, digital/print style guides, product graphics, package design, and collateral materials. Clients included: Paramount Home Video, Fox Intl. Home Video, New Line Entertainment, Republic Pictures, Disney and Hanna Barbera.

Additional Experience

SABAN ENTERTAINMENT, INC, Los Angeles CA

Art Director/Consumer Products

Provided creative services for Saban Children’s Entertainment Group, overseeing various projects ranging from style guides, video, interactive, and consumer packaging, as well as providing art direction to freelance designers and illustrators. Presented and conceptualized on newly developed children’s properties.

WORLD POG FEDERATION, Irvine CA

Director of Licensing/Creative

Provided creative services for licensees, assisting with product development, including existing or custom artwork as required. Reviewed and commented on product submittals. Clients included: Warner Bros., Fox Children’s Network, Disney, Nickelodeon, Mattel Inc., Milton Bradley and Random House.

GT BICYCLES, INC., Santa Ana CA

Senior Art Director

Responsible for Creative, Copywriting and Art Direction including: print, video, packaging, point of sale, and trade show booth design. Oversaw apparel design and product graphics. Other duties included project trafficking, attending press checks, and studio management.

Education

Completed coursework in Graphic Design and Fine Art studies, California State University, Long Beach, CA

Completed coursework in Graphic Design and Fine Art studies, Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA

Community Involvement

Serve as a Founding Member of the Fullerton College Vocational Advisory Committee, advising North Orange County Community Colleges on ways to enhance student’s curriculum to make them more employable.

Provided mentorship and work experience advice to Fullerton College students by taking an active part in classroom critiques and lesson plans.

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