Jose Martin Garcia - jmg graphic design

Jose Martin Garcia
Cell: 818.648.7806 | [email protected]
www.jmgGraphicDesign.com
Live in Sylmar, CA 91342
SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
• Knowledge of Windows and Macintosh operating systems
• Highly experienced and knowledgeable in both printing and publishing industries
• Proficiency in CS3 – CS5 • Photography for products and retouch as needed
• Design sensibility and pre-press knowledge
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Adaptable, organized, meticulous and comfortable with multi-tasking
• Client-focused, deadline-oriented team-player
• Capable of working with minimal supervision
• Bilingual: English and Spanish
• Professional and strong organizational ability
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
CALA Products Los Angeles (Downtown), CA 2/15 to Present
I was hired to create clean designs and to bring in creative solutions for hundreds of products and specially
their catalogues. This position is in the fashion and beauty industries with products ranging from Hair Brushes
and Cosmetic Sponges to Spa and Bath. I also design artwork for new packages and for private labels. I take
pictures and retouch them as needed, design banners for shows, print ads for beauty magazines.
MINDYS Cosmetics Inc. San Fernando, CA 04/12 to 01/15
I reported to the CEO and get instructions from him. I was responsible for all graphics - marketing material &
all web promotions. Designed a complete line of products from concept to completion. Work with suppliers and
vendors from China. Photography and video was part of my job, also retouch images. I created stunning
campaign designs. I’m an expert in production for digital and offset printing - catalogues and brochures.
The Rug Market of America Culver City, CA 11/09 – 04/12
My duties consist of taking the pictures of area rugs, color correct, retouch, tweak and place them in the
catalogues. Photoshop living room settings, bedroom sets, outdoor patios and place the area rugs under the
furniture. Maintain the web site on Dreamweaver.
JMGPD Advertising San Fernando, CA 01/09 – 11/09
Design all of collateral material created logos, magazine ads, t-shirts, posters, banners, web pages.
Latin Publications Inc. Van Nuys, CA 02/98 – 12/08
Was responsible for planning and designing 2 weekly publications and all sales print material. Supervised and
trained staff members, responsible for 3 staff writers and 4 feature editors, and 4 graphic designers. Developed
project schedules, track/ and maintain budgets and deadlines.
Abbey & Clark Design Firm - Creative Design Studio South Pasadena, CA
Easy Idea Advertising – Hispanic Ad Agency Los Angeles, CA
ICAN Advertising – African American Ad Agency Los Angeles, CA
EDUCATION/TRAINING: College Training in Graphic Design-Photography-Advertising Design