Jorge Gonzalez Miksi
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
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.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Marketing Digital Graphic Designer
NZXT, Inc
- Designed marketing design assets for a PC hardware manufacturer.
- Produced animations for the Relay Audio and Kraken products.
- Animated UI product demonstrations for website landing pages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Animation
University of Edinburgh - Edinburgh
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
Universidad del Norte - Colombia
Certifications
Certified Registered Graphic Designer
Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
Game Design: Art and Concepts Specialization
The California Institute of the Arts | via Coursera
Skills
Tools
Adobe Creative Suite Design, Adobe After Effects Design, Adobe Creative Suite Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Photo Editors, Adobe Creative Suite Design, Figma
Industry Expertise
Marketing Design
Other
Graphic Design, Visual Design, Web Design, Animation Design, Cartoon Illustration, Character Animation, Character Design, Character Illustration, Digital Illustration, Video Animation, Editorial Design, Email Design, Animation Design, Art Direction, Branding, Digital Marketing, Illustration, Motion Graphics Design, Motion Design, Videos, Marketing Design, Social Media Design, Social Media Design, Social Media Advertising, Icon Design, Social Media Design, Graphic Design, Image Retouching, Rebranding, Ethics, Accessibility Development, Video Editing, Digital Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Collateral Design, Key Visuals, Ads
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