Andrew Santos: Creative Freelance & Game Designer in San Diego, CA

I provide creative services to a number of different clients & organizations, from art & design work for local non-profit orgs, to animations, pixel art, & design for both commercial & indie games. • Created official Pixel Art sprites & animations for "Stranger Things 3: The Game" • Serve as a Board Member for the San Diego International Game Developers Association (IGDA) • Organize the “Indie Creatives San Diego” Meetup for Indie Game Development, Music, & Comics • Tabled & Demonstrated “Anxiety Adventure” at the Triton Game EXPO in San Diego • Alumnus of “IndieCade” games festival after submitting indie game demo “R.E.M.” • Showcased “R.E.M.” game demo to audience of over 200 playtesters at Microsoft’s NYC HQ

Designed concepts, wireframes, full renderings, & functioning prototypes for websites, apps, & game UI/UX, pertaining to cryptocurrency & blockhain based experiences and marketplaces. • Functioned as the sole design/creative role in the company during a heavy transitional period • Created custom branding & assets for rapid marketing / PR rollouts & new product pushes • Worked within sales tools such as Click Funnels to optimize conversions & serve customers • Reported directly to company owners & other team leads daily, both in office & remotely

I developed UI/UX systems & visual content for several digital properties in the addiction industry. • Built heavily tailored & specialized desktop & mobile UI/UX systems for a plethora of web sites • Visually Directed & Produced branding & marketing materials for an addiction recovery podcast • Created rich media & long form visual articles, including custom graphics, layouts, & interactions • Conceptualized & Executed intricate infographic & data-graphic production systems • Guided, Developed, & Supervised junior graphic designers & interns

I develop user interface design for the Private WiFi mobile app, as well as branding and support graphics. • Designed comprehensive “2.0” app experience for Android and IOS mobile and tablet platforms • Updated Private WiFi branding to be more modern, progressive, and competitive

I was the senior graphic and user interface designer, working directly with both clients and internal staff to create visually striking and intuitive user experiences for mobile applications and games. • Promoted to senior design position and creative team lead within first two months of work • Served as creative lead of company and coached junior designers • Designed interfaces for numerous apps and games from conception to completion • Created custom branding and marketing support materials for various projects and clients

I developed and designed the company logo, brand, and mascot, as well as designed the initial user interface templates for the near field communication mobile app and website. • Worked on presentation materials for Miller Lite “Tap the Future” Business Competition • Served as a creative consultant for company brand decisions & visual strategy

I created art assets & visual concepts for HTML5-based mobile games, contributed to game design, conceptualized online mobile game portal UI, & produced advertisement & promotional materials.

I was promoted to the first non-student full-time designer in the organization after graduating. • Supervised and developed student designers and interns (4-8 per quarter) • Assisted in department expansion from 3 students to over 20 students • Created all branding and advertisements for 1st annual citywide CSUSB Ecofest Fair • Conceptualized and produced official Student Union mascot “Odie Yotie” • Updated and maintained Student Union web sites and digital monitor systems • Represented Santos Manuel Student Union at several regional and national conferences • Directed various video and motion graphics promotions

I was brought onto a small three-student team to work on special projects and event advertising. • Redesigned Student Union web site and digital display monitor interfaces • Produced first Student Union Scheduling and Services informational brochure; 5000 were printed and distributed to various Southern California businesses and organizations