FERNANDO BANUELOS
Experienced Senior Graphic Artist with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel and fashion industry. Skilled in Adobe photoshop, illustrator, in design, fashion, and commercial photography. Strong arts and design professional with a Associate's Degree focused in Art Graphic Design from Brooks College.
Experienced Senior Graphic Artist with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel and fashion industry. Skilled in Adobe photoshop, illustrator, in design, fashion, and commercial photography. Strong arts and design professional with a Associate's Degree focused in Art Graphic Design from Brooks College.
Experience
Mad Engine Global Glendale, CA
March 2021 - Present
March 2021 - Present
Senior Graphic Artist in the Disney Theme Parks & Stores division team. I design artwork for women’s, girl’s, men’s and boy’s apparel. My work is focused on Disney licensing accounts: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and on Disney events and attractions.
Jerry Leigh of California Van Nuys, CA
January 2018 – June 2020 (2 years 6 months)
January 2018 – June 2020 (2 years 6 months)
Senior Graphic Artist: In the resort division, I design artwork for women’s, juniors, girl’s, men’s and boy’s apparel. I also design art for a wide range of accessory items such as beach, kitchen towels, hats, tote bags, and drink wear, along with many other categories. I work with a wide range of licensing accounts: Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, Hello Kitty, Minions, Harry Potter and many more. Designer of company annual Resort catalog cover to cover and layout design. I also did product photography for the Resort catalog and social media.
Evy of California Inc. Los Angeles, CA
March 2015 – June 2016 (1 years 3 months)
March 2015 – June 2016 (1 years 3 months)
Graphic Designer: Designed art for girls and toddlers apparel. I work with a range of licensing accounts: Disney, My little pony, Hello Kitty, DC superhero girls, Project MC2 and more. I also did product photography for ads and promotion materials.
Hybrid JEM LLC. JEM Sportswear & Awake Inc. San Fernando, CA
July 2004 – March 2013 (8 years 9months)
July 2004 – March 2013 (8 years 9months)
Graphic Designer: Designed art for women, juniors and girls t-shirt for licensing and private label companies. I work with a wide range of licensing accounts: Disney, Peanut, Coca-Cola, Barbie, American Idol, Hello Kitty, Ford, Nintendo, MASH and many more. I did photography and design for promotional materials, Designed neck labels and hang tags. Created logos for company private label lines.
H. Pacifica Inc. Los Angeles, CA
September 2002 – June 2004 (1 year 10 months)
September 2002 – June 2004 (1 year 10 months)
Graphic Designer: Designed generic art for girls and tweens t-shirt art for companies like: Goodys, Ross, Stage Store, Tilly's, RUE21, Torrid-HOT TOPIC, Anchor Blue, Girlfriends and more. Photographer, designer of promotional materials, neck labels and hang tags.
Lara Enterprises South El Monte, CA
January 2002 – May 2002 (5 months)
Graphic Designer: Designed licensed and generic art for girls t-shirt art for companies like: Rainforest Cafe, L.E.I., Self Esteem and more.
January 2002 – May 2002 (5 months)
Graphic Designer: Designed licensed and generic art for girls t-shirt art for companies like: Rainforest Cafe, L.E.I., Self Esteem and more.
Eclipse Advertising Inc. Burbank, CA
April 2001 – June 2001 (3 months)Intern Graphic Designer : Designed billboards, magazine ads, and posters for the movie industry. I had the opportunity to work on: Pearl Harbor, Planet of the Apes, Shrek, and What's the worst thing that can happen? movies.
April 2001 – June 2001 (3 months)Intern Graphic Designer : Designed billboards, magazine ads, and posters for the movie industry. I had the opportunity to work on: Pearl Harbor, Planet of the Apes, Shrek, and What's the worst thing that can happen? movies.
Education
Brooks College
Associate's Degree, Graphic Design 2000 – 2001
Associate's Degree, Graphic Design 2000 – 2001
Pasadena City College
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1996 – 2000
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1996 – 2000
John Marshall Fundamental
High school diploma 1992 – 1996
High school diploma 1992 – 1996
Industry Event
WPPI Photography Conference + Expo Las Vegas
Attended in:
2017
2015
2014
Attended in:
2017
2015
2014
MAGIC Fashion Trade Show Las Vegas
Attended in:
2009
2005
Attended in:
2009
2005
Design Abilities
• Adobe photoshop
• Adobe illustrator
• Adobe in design
• Idea and concept creator
• Layout composition
• Image manipulation
• Typography
• Image Retouching
• Photography
• Corporate identity
• Adobe photoshop
• Adobe illustrator
• Adobe in design
• Idea and concept creator
• Layout composition
• Image manipulation
• Typography
• Image Retouching
• Photography
• Corporate identity
Personal Strengths
• Open-minded and optimistic
• Critical thinker
• Can work collaboratively and independently
• High attention to detail
• Friendly positive attitude
• Open-minded and optimistic
• Critical thinker
• Can work collaboratively and independently
• High attention to detail
• Friendly positive attitude
References available upon request.