01 PROFESSIONAL.
MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Acrobat
SketchUp
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
iMovie
Procreate
DESIGN SKILLS
Advertising
Visual communication
Concept development
Visual identity and branding
Poster design
Information design
Collateral design
Packaging
Photography
Pre-press production
Illustration/Hand Lettering
Vinyl Printing
Fabrication & Installation
Proficient
Familiar
01 PROFESSIONAL.
MY TALENT AND SKILLS. SIMPLIFIED.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Acrobat
SketchUp
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
iMovie
Procreate
DESIGN SKILLS
Advertising
Visual communication
Concept development
Visual identity and branding
Poster design
Information design
Collateral design
Packaging
Photography
Pre-press production
Illustration/Hand Lettering
Vinyl Printing
Fabrication & Installation
Proficient
Familiar
I'M
Gilbert
Ramirez Jr.
GRAPHIC DESIGN &
ILLUSTRATION
HELLO! I HAIL FROM THE GREAT STATE OF NEW YORK, BUT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN THE SUNSHINE STATE, A.K.A. FLORIDA. BY DAY, I'M A GRAPHIC DESIGNER. SINCE 2006, I'VE BEEN WORKING FOR GLOBAL BUSINESSES SUCH AS THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, SEAWORLD PARKS AND RESORTS, AND MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL. BY NIGHT, I'M STILL A
GRAPHIC DESIGNER...BUT I WEAR A CAPE AROUND THE HOUSE.
I'M ALSO BIG INTO ILLUSTRATING AND DOGS (BUT MOSTLY DOGS).
02 PORTFOLIO.
MY NINE TO FIVE.
03 ARTWORk.
MY FIVE TO NINE.
04 Experience.
2020- PRESENT
Everest Ice & Water Systems
Lead Graphic Designer
Everest Ice & Water is one of the premiere Ice Vending manufacturers in the country. As the Lead Graphic Designer, I was in charge of the design team that oversaw all the Marketing and Sales. During my time at Everest, I have created their Brand Bible, revamped their Sales Collateral, and revamped their website. As well, I have created custom branding for over forty different clients that have hundreds of machines amongst them.
2019 - 2020
Walt Disney World
Swan and Dolphin Resort
Graphic Designer - Marketing
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is not only an award-winning gateway to Central Florida's greatest theme parks and attractions, but also a nationally respected and recognized leader in the convention resort arena. The concept designs and collateral I create assist with drawing in both convention groups and transient guests to the property. Furthermore, it is my design and execution of promotion materials that has assisted other departments, especially the Sales team, to increase revenue consistently; most recently, we increased revenue by 110%.
2016 - 2019
SeaWorld Orlando
Graphic Designer
Seaworld Orlando is the flagship park for one of the largest theme park chains in the world. Over
4 million visitors annually visit the park; that's a lot of foot traffic! With that, I needed to capture the attention of park goers quickly and efficiently. One of my main roles in Seaworld Orlando was to create effective communication for high traffic areas with thematic design and clear, descriptive information. These signs could range from small stanchion signs to entire building takeovers.
2006 - Present
GRJR Designs
Art Director
As a freelance Art Director of GRJR Designs, I've been able to flex my creative muscle and create outside of the box. I've worked with many clients over the years, ranging from Elementary Schools to various small businesses. Each client has provided me with different challenges which I turned into opportunities. Through them, I was able to evolve my skills and style as a designer and adapting my skill set to take care of the task at hand.
CONTACT
I am available for freelance and contract work. Please feel free to contact me with the form on the side or through my email/phone number.
Tel: 914-584-2101
