Illustration, Graphic Design, Story Boarding

E L I A S A R M A O

Denver, CO *****@********.**** 303-***-****

SUMMARY

Creative Director and Senior Designer with 10+ years of experience leading design strategy, brand storytelling, and high-impact visual communication. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, motion graphics, and emerging 3D/AR design tools. Known for blending artistry with strategy to deliver compelling campaigns, innovative brand identities, and memorable user experiences. Lifelong learner passionate about pushing design boundaries and mentoring creative teams. EXPERIENCE

Ispire Technologies North America LLC — Venice, CA (Remote) Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director 2022 – 2023

• Directed concept-to-execution design for apparel, advertising, social media, and marketing collateral across diverse brands.

• Developed scalable design systems and templates to streamline production and maintain brand consistency.

• Oversaw multiple high-stakes projects under tight deadlines, ensuring exceptional creative output.

Rareform Design — Denver, CO

Founder / Creative Director 2016 – Present

• Built and manage an independent design studio specializing in apparel, brand identity, and print media.

• Partner with clients on brand strategy, marketing campaigns, and social media content creation.

• Cultivated long-term client relationships through strong communication, creative innovation, and results-driven design.

Rino Global Ventures — Denver, CO

Lead Graphic Designer 2018 – 2020

• Designed promotional materials for 1,000+ live events annually, collaborating directly with touring artists, agents, and venues.

• Led a full branding overhaul for Globe Hall BBQ, including menus, advertising campaigns, and social media assets.

• Elevated brand visibility through strategic use of design, typography, and storytelling. EDUCATION

Pacific Northwest College of Art — Portland, OR

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, After Effects), Figma, KeyShot, Blender

Audio/Video: ProTools, Logic Pro, DAWs, Video Editing Other: Microsoft Office, macOS/iOS, Windows

CORE STRENGTHS

Creative Direction & Art Direction

Brand Development & Visual Identity

Content Creation & Storytelling

Cross-Functional Collaboration (B2B & B2C)

Project Management & Workflow Optimization

Problem-Solving & Innovative Thinking

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