Rob Acosta
Human Swiss-Army knife
Expert Graphic Designer/Illustrator of apparel for United States Marine Corps, San Diego Gulls Hockey and Nic & Norman’s Restaurants. Adept user of industry standard graphics and video software. Highly adaptable and innovative approach to design, ensures successful results for unusual or unique project needs. Deliver wide ranging concepts and can move from classic logo design to illustrating a (Star Wars) Jawa as a DJ.
Experience
GraphicLab, INC
C.O.O. 2011 -Present
Art Director
Create conceptual artwork and graphic design for multiple clients.
Coordinate all project and web design work for client based web stores and online advertising platforms.
Direct production artists output and deliverables.
Operations
Direct organizational operations including finance, human resources and sales.
Administer all operational and management reports.
Implement strategic planning initiatives.
Ensure ongoing maintenance and efficiency of infrastructure processes.
Solve process, system and/or technical planning problems.
Global Village Concerns
Graphic Designer 2010 - 2012
Created virtual mock-ups and print materials for retail site.
Developed and implemented a color matching system translating PMS colors to Kornit Direct to Garment printer colors.
Engaged in direct end user and internal sales team collaborations from inception to completion.
PromoVentures, Inc.
Art Director July 2008 - Sept. 2010
Managed pre-production and technology departments.
Composed and edited artwork and photography for use in logo apparel, multimedia and marketing collateral.
Coordinated art, production, and outsourced staff of designers, programmers and animators to complete projects in a deadline driven environment.
Managed an in-house art team.
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (Graphics/Motion Graphics)
Illustration
Animation
Microsoft Office Suite
Embroidery File Knowledge
Screenprint Seperations
eCommerce Website Building Software (Wordpress/Shopify/Squarespace)
Fulfillment Software (Shipstation)
HTML