Cory Espinosa
Art Director · D.Luxury Brands
LONG BEACH, CA
In My Own Words
Ambitious multi-disciplinary designer looking for an opportunity to generate in demand and marketable designs. Possesses skill and appreciation for content, design, layout, and implementation.
Work Experience
Head of Design
D.Luxury Brands2023 – Present
Lead and oversee creative projects, from concept to final production, ensuring top-quality work and timely delivery. Collaborate with various teams to create designs that align with client goals. Set the design vision and strategy for D.Luxury and its portfolio companies. Manage and mentor the design team to produce high-quality work within budget. Maintain strong client relationships and present design solutions clearly.
Brand Art Director
Daydreamer LA2022 – 2023
Generate in demand and unique seasonal concepts on a regular basis at the intersection of apparel and music industries. Create assets for marketing, e-commerce, social media, advertisements, wholesale selling tools, and branding projects. Work cross-functionally with the Marketing, Ecommerce and Design departments while evolving the brand identity.
Art Director
Richer Poorer2017 – 2022
Lead art team members and best represent Creative Director’s vision for the brand. See a variety of projects through the phases of production, edits and final execution. These include Photography (On-model, Product, and Styled Flats), Web Development and UI/UX, Ads, Print, and Digital Marketing Campaigns. Promoted from Graphic Designer > Senior Graphic Designer > Art Director as the brand celebrated exponential growth through its evolution.
Lead Graphic Designer
What Works Studio2016 – 2017
Project manager, designer, and client liaison for digital, print, and social projects for multiple accounts. Envision and draft proposals and present to clients throughout project process. Worked with various printers and vendors for quotes and press checks. Managed a team of assistants and interns and implemented projects geared for career growth.
Graphic Designer
University of Pennsylvania - School of Nursing2015 – 2016
Introduced the marketing team to a cohesive brand strategy. Created various types of print and digital works for a large organization in order to completely re-brand and further build its identity. Introduced new measures such as responsive web design, animation, and interactive design in order to expand the organization’s already progressive approach to education.
Junior Graphic Designer
International House Philadelphia2013 – 2015
Developed digital, print, and social content for marketing campaigns. Managed website and social media outlets. Strategized marketing materials for a diverse audience including IHP members, local art enthusiasts, and current and potential international residents.
Graphic Designer / Photographer
Obama for America2012 – 2012
Generated strong visuals under precise brand guidelines to mobilize the campaign. Photographed public figures as well as activists during campaigning events. Photographed and illustrated content to create web, print, and social designs.
