Michael Valdez

About

Michael Valdez is a graphic designer and illustrator with over eight years of experience in the creative industry. Specializing in web and mobile children's educational tools design, he has worked for Disney Junior, Fred Rogers, and PBS Kids. He is highly proficient in Adobe CC Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign with a dash of 3D and 2D animation, video and audio editing, and a hint of photography. His experience also includes designing for retail and hospitality signage industry.

Employment

4 roles

Dec 2018 - Present 7 years 5 months

Motion Graphics Artist

New Visual Media

New Visual Media is a media production company in Boise, Idaho.

Created digital signage solutions for signage installations throughout North America.
Ensured compliance with company guidelines, deadlines, and design standards.

Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 7 months

Designer

Image National Signs

Image National Signs is a North American sign company that designs, manufactures, and installs signage throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Designed and created manufacture drawings for corporate sign packages using Corel Draw.
Created and managed standard brand books that meet and exceed client expectations.
Managed multiple client accounts; designed and manipulated photos in Corel Paint.
Utilized architectural drawings, aerial site plans for sign packages.
Scaled designs for building signage, design pylons, billboards, and monuments.
Met with scrum team daily to discuss weekly goals and deadlines.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 2 years 11 months

Multimedia Illustrator

Curious Media

Curious Media is an interactive agency devoted to creating fun gaming, technology, and education experiences for children and adults alike.

Created illustrations in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Animate.
Conceptualized 2D and 3D characters, for in-game use specifically Adobe Animate and Illustrator.
Vectorized backgrounds, conceptual art, added in-game assets as needed for animation.
Edited and composed complex video and audio tracks in Adobe Audition with scratch voice over to enhance user experience.

Jan 2002 - Dec 2014 12 years 11 months

Marketing & Sales Manager

Pencilman

Pencilman manufactures office supplies and products in Nampa, Idaho.

Designed company logos.
Created print ad campaigns and company flyers.
Managed and developed the sales team with a focus on customer maintenance and retention.