george alberto ramirez • ux designer / art director by alberto ramirez_art director

vb art direction • graphic design •| ux/ui design • interaction design • store design

george ramirez

I am very much interested in helping guide the look and feel of your companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets across print, digital and web content. At my current role, I help guide HPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence in mobile landscapes and in-store experiences, helping keep the brand consistent and compelling across multiple touchpoints from digital to print. I am excited at the prospect of playing a similar role at your company with its products in the digital sphere as a ux designer. i believe my diverse background in art direction, information design and graphic/ux design will make for an excellent fit on your team.

george ramirez skills Adobe Creative Suite Sketch, Flinto & Omnigraffle User Testing HTML5 / CSS3 Adobe After Effects

design Graphic Design UI/UX Design Art Direction Visual Merchandising

education Bachelor of Arts, Film Studies UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA 2000 additional education: General Assembly SF / 2016 Immersive UX Design Program BAVC SF / 2015 Experiential Web Design Certified

references Krystal Alvarez Copywriter [Study.Com] 510.517.5107 Sonia Gutierrez Marketing Manager [Cisco] 650.303.9886 Janice Arevalo Manager, Dig Creative [Disney/ABC] 714.878.7722 Ross Reyman Developer 925.683.3395

objective I am very much interested in helping guide the look and feel of your company’s assets across print, digital and web content. At my current role, I help guide HP’s presence in mobile landscapes and in-store experiences, helping keep the brand consistent and compelling across multiple touchpoints from digital to print. I am excited at the prospect of playing a similar role at your company with its products in the digital sphere. i do believe my diverse background in art direction, information design and graphic/ux design will make for a good fit on your team. experience UX Designer / Art Director > G.R.O.W. / [ 2016 - PRESENT ] At G.R.O.W., i am in charge of improving UX for this education program through quantitative/qualitative research and value-added IA/UX deliverables. UX Improvements include: Established UX design as the first stage of all Web and mobile application developments, instituting a user-centered design (UCD) approach. Senior Graphic Designer > BEELINE GROUP / [ 2006 - PRESENT ] At Beeline, I design in-store marketing graphics as well as interactive displays for our main client HP. I have been Lead Designer on high-profile projects for clients like HP, Sports Authority, Sony and Unilever. My designs at Beeline bridge multiple channels from printed displays to digital interactive experiences. > HOW CONFERENCE 2009 Attendee Graphic Designer > BAY AREA DISPLAY (BADSF) / [ 2000-2003 ] At BADSF, a store fixture and visual merchandising firm based in San Francisco, I designed all marketing materials and trade show collateral. I was art director for all product photography shoots and produced the company web site. Our main clients were Gap and Sephora. > GlobalShop CONFERENCE 2003 Attendee Staff Graphic Designer > MISSION CULTURAL CENTER FOR LATINO ARTS / [ 1998-2000 ] At the MCCLA, an arts center in San Francisco’s Mission District, I was the in-house graphic designer. Doing the promotion for the gallery events and finding fresh and innovative ways to create a buzz was a real thrill for me. I realized I had found my career niche. contact info 818.633.3535 < ramirez.george@gmail.com < alberto@vicebrigade.com www.alberto-ramirez.com < www.beelinegroup.com Electronic & print portfolio as well as additional references from my current employer available upon request.

client: Airbnb > art direction + graphic design + brand design + social media marketing > case study only

>> Airbnb promotional contest This is a case study for a promotional contest that would drive consumer engagement and pique interest in Airbnb as a place to book travel accomodations. All Airbnb social media channels would promote it. Key markets would get a billboard campaign as well. The end goal would be increased visibility of the brand and more dowloads of the app on mobile devices. a billboard advertises promotion / contest

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top screen allows you to pick a destination whilst bottom screen shows phone camera where you record your video entry

to finish of entry you are allowed 120 characters to convey why you should be awarded your dream trip

"Pop-up" Kiosk << This is a modular kiosk. It could go into independent travel stores (ala flight 007 in hayes valley, sf) or larger department stores, raising the visibility of the Airbnb brand as a travel brand. Perhaps â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pop-upâ&#x20AC;? stores could follow.

client: HP > art direction + graphic design + store design + mobile e-commerce design

high-tech "solution center"

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infographic design

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HP Aisle Re-brand << In 2012-13 we re-branded the HP printer aisle at Office Depot, as HP went through a brand guideline revision. I was lead designer on this our "best" option with higher end materials and lighting.

client: HP > art direction + graphic design + UI/IX design + interactive design

interactive display

lit thoughout HP area

intuitive interaction designs

HP "Store within << store" Concept This was a concept for HP to help them differentiate themselves in the printer category from their competitors. It launched at Staples. It provided better decision making tools for consumer in a a vibrant and cleaner store aisle.

client: Sony > art direction + graphic design + social media marketing

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Sony Sound Bar Displays << These were Sony displays designed to be modular and flexible. Made for their sound products they needed to work for both their high-end stores (like Sony Store) and economy channels (like Costco). Thus, the higher end stores displays used premium materials whilst economy store got a more pared down look that still messaged Sonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium style. Social media was a key feature and helped further the brand story.

client: Sports Authority/Alpine Brand > art direction + graphic design + information design + brand design + copy strategy

aspirational copy integrates “value” message

organic pallete leveraging guideline

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Sports Authority << Re-brand: Alpine For this pilot the goal was to re-brand Sports Authority’s in-house sportswear line and to differentiate it in a higher tier bracket while still communicating a value message. I was lead designer on this concept for the project.

client: Beeline / Leggett & Platt > art direction + graphic design + brand design + logo design

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Green Initiative << "Brand Guidelines" I designed guidelines for our company-wide green initiiative which launched last year at my present employer. These guidelines were used to create event flyers, signage and other promotional pieces.

client: Google > retail design + interaction design + art direction + graphic design + social media marketing > case study only WORK IN PROGRESS wall-length interactive displays and google chat feeds

underlit for edgy glow

ceiling sculpture leverages google chrome logo

tech and fashion product side by side (fashion product sketches forthcoming)

â&#x20AC;&#x2122;catwalk-feelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; captures energy of the fashion sector

"Google-as-Store" << Concepts This is a case study of Google as a brick-and-mortar store. I was inspired by fashion. I feel that in the future Google may well be a hybrid tech AND fashion brand as wearable technology gains traction.

art director and ux designer Thanks for considering me for the position. For any further questions or portfolio requests please feel free to contact me. I look forward to meeting.

g r o e g iemr ar 818.633.3535 < alberto@vicebrigade.com < ramirez.george@gmail.com < www.alberto-ramirez.com < www.beelinegroup.com <