J O S E P H C.

V E L A Z Q U E Z

JosephVelazquez5@gmail.com
(347)322-6014

EDUCATION
New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, New York
Bachelors in Communication Design, Graphic Design, June 2017

SKILLS
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Skilled in Microsoft suite (Word, Power Point, Excel)
Working Knowledge of HTML and CSS
Hand-sketching/drawing, hand renderings, and typography

RELATIVE EXPERIENCE

Freelance Graphic Designer Bija Organics, Fort Lauderdale, FL July 2016
Worked with client to strategize and recommend the most appropriate graphic design options based
on the overall marketing goals
Designed custom logos and product packaging to rebrand
Developed numerous brand campaigns (Logos, banners, business cards)

Intern Assistant Graphic Designer - Cupcake Digital Inc., New York, NY - June 2014 -June 2015
Complete a wide variety of assigned design projects for companies such as Viacom, DreamWorks,
and other children based licensed properties
Assist Senior Designer and the marketing team in developing creative assets for use in the App Store
Design materials for companys website, weekly newsletters, and social media campaigns with tight
deadlines, while keeping up with companys standards
Create and scaled web and mobile graphics for effective responsive designs across all platforms and
devices
Aid in the creation of promotional app trailers, by providing reference and graphics
Research and keep up-to-date on latest industry trends and approaches

AWARDS

Recognition Award for significant contributions to the community and the service learning program
at KCC (Kingsborough Community College)
Contest winner; Published work featured as the book cover for Paideia: The Journal of KCC Reads,
Social Justice Award 2014 for work on Eating Animals


References will be furnished upon request