Jorge Gonzalez Miksi
Designer
Location
Barranquilla - Atlantico, Colombia
Toptal Member Since
April 29, 2020
With 10 years of design and animation experience, Jorge has helped companies and individuals develop their voices through design and motion. Jorge has an undergraduate degree in graphic design from Universidad del Norte and an MFA in animation from the University of Edinburgh. He was a recipient of the Colfuturo Scholarship and was supported by the Colombian Film Development Fund to study in Scotland.
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Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Senior Graphic Designer
Panachea
- Produced assets for use across all eCommerce platforms of Panachea, a health and beauty company in the UK.
- Designed and delivered engaging content for email, affiliates, social media, and eCommerce.
- Increased customer acquisition by implementing new eCommerce fulfillment solutions.
- Built image composites, retouched still life images, and performed cosmetic retouching.
- Designed responsive websites that delivered a relevant customer experience.
- Wrote effective marketing and business-oriented copy.
Technologies: Rebranding, Marketing Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Social Media Design, Branding, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Presentation Design, Squarespace, Shopify, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Acrobat Pro
2018 - 2018
Senior Graphic Designer
Design Point
- Developed assets for all print and digital platforms of Design Point, a design studio in the UK.
- Designed content for social media platforms, apps, websites, advertising, and digital projects.
- Generated and maintained core brand assets including presentations, designs, and mockups.
- Created motion graphic assets for video and all relevant media content.
- Created custom branded content for product launches.
Technologies: Rebranding, Marketing Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Social Media Design, Branding, Motion Graphics, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Presentation Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Acrobat Pro
2017 - 2017
Digital Designer
Kymera Studios
- Translated marketing objectives into effective designs, including landing pages and marketing campaigns.
- Interpreted and created designs based on creative briefs, to support social media platforms.
- Supported digital design by developing prototypes, web content, and campaign materials.
- Designed and configured assets for livestream sessions on social media platforms.
- Produced motion assets for use across all social platforms.
Technologies: Rebranding, Marketing Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Social Media Design, Motion Graphics, Animation, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Presentation Design, Squarespace, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Acrobat Pro
2015 - 2016
Senior Art Director
Renbrand
- Led and developed effective design solutions for financial companies in Colombia.
- Conceptualized and executed brand materials including video, editorial, photography, and presentations.
- Executed creative assets for use across all brand touchpoints, from ideation to post-production.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders and team members by providing creative direction.
- Directed photoshoots for editorial content, brand marketing, social media, and print.
Technologies: Rebranding, Marketing Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Social Media Design, Branding, Motion Graphics, Digital Design, Visual Design, Presentation Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Acrobat Pro
2011 - 2015
Instructor
Universidad del Norte
- Structured undergraduate design courses, namely editorial, typographic, and digital design.
- Acquired skills to develop design workshops which introduced new pedagogical practices.
- Built a strong and structured curriculum that incorporated a wide variety of topics.
- Supported higher education innovations between academia and external bodies.
- Researched emerging technologies and trends to update academic practices.
- Monitored tuition results to ensure that all learning objectives were met.
Technologies: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate
2014 - 2014
Animation Director
Universidad del Norte
- Directed the animated short El Viaje del Carnaval, which a received national design nomination.
- Led a team of five designers and animators by providing clear direction and notes.
- Generated animatics, scripts, boards, and updated project stakeholders.
- Delivered appealing graphic storytelling and an intelligible storyline.
- Translated initial concepts into final production deliverables.
Technologies: Adobe Animate, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Animation, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects
2014 - 2014
Graphic Designer
Universidad del Norte
- Researched concepts and interpreted briefs to create experience-led design environments.
- Ensured collaboration with team members in order to ensure visual coherence.
- Developed mockups to test user accessibility within established spaces.
- Designed infographics, icon sets, and illustrations to visualize data.
- Sourced reference materials that supported the project’s identity.
Technologies: Visual Design, Presentation Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
2014 - 2014
Character Designer
Team Toon Studio
- Conceived and produced character designs and brought relevant production insights to the team.
- Visualized character personalities through designs that ensured brand consistency.
- Produced effective and crisp material for frame-by-frame production workflows.
- Built and implemented digital actions to effectively assist in daily tasks.
- Managed and integrated diverse media into final compositions.
Technologies: Adobe Animate, Illustration, Animation, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects
2013 - 2013
Graphic Designer
Kymera Studios
- Produced innovative typographic and editorial solutions for a limited edition publication.
- Executed advanced compositions, icons, and material to enhance reading experience.
- Sourced and curated reference material that supported the publication's identity.
- Retouched images, performed color correction, and created image composites.
- Built and implemented digital styles to effectively assist in daily tasks.
Technologies: Presentation Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Pro
2012 - 2013
Animator
Universidad del Norte
- Produced animations and compositions for the Mapuka Museum of Archaeology.
- Conceptualized character designs and brought relevant production insight to the team.
- Created digital tools and used scripts to effectively assist in production tasks.
- Sourced reference material to support the identity of the production.
- Managed and integrated diverse media into final compositions.
Technologies: Adobe Animate, Illustration, Animation, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects
2011 - 2011
Post-production Coordinator
Universidad del Norte
- Ensured the creation of all post-production assets according to the specifications of the project.
- Managed the post-production schedule in order to produce content within the project’s timeframe.
- Liaised with team members to guarantee the communication of needs, changes, and updates.
- Produced storyboards and performed green screen compositing and motion tracking.
- Attended scouting and recording sessions in a variety of shooting locations.
Technologies: Animation, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects
Education
2017 - 2019
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Animation
University of Edinburgh - Edinburgh
2007 - 2011
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
Universidad del Norte - Colombia
Certifications
OCTOBER 2016 - PRESENT
Game Design: Art and Concepts Specialization
The California Institute of the Arts | via Coursera
Experience
Branding - 10 yearsGraphic Design - 10 yearsMotion Graphics - 10 yearsIllustration - 8 yearsAnimation - 8 yearsPresentation Design - 8 yearsSocial Media Design - 6 yearsMarketing Design - 6 yearsLocation
