Hector Montes
Creative Strategist / Art Director / Brand Designer · ConocoPhillips
Greater Seattle Area, TX
In My Own Words
HECTOR MONTES | GREATER SEATTLE AREA | PORTFOLIO: Hector Montes
Hector Montes is a highly skilled and experienced Art Director and graphic
designer with a successful career spanning over 29 years. Hector has developed
a deep expertise in branding and creating brand systems. His ability to revitalize
and transform brands has led to numerous successful re-branding projects,
helping companies stay relevant and competitive in an ever-changing market.
Hector possesses an innate ability to understand and analyze complex projects,
translate client objectives, and proactively navigate projects to the appropriate
communication medium. He has consistently delivered outstanding design
solutions and innovative concepts all while delivering projects on time and
within budget.
Hector knows the importance of strategic thinking and storytelling in design.
He combines his technical expertise with a deep understanding of consumer
behavior and market trends to develop cohesive brand strategies that resonate
with target audiences. His impressive portfolio showcases a diverse range of
projects, including branding and identity development, print and digital
advertising, website design, packaging design, and multimedia presentations.
Work Experience
Creative Services Supervisor
ConocoPhillips2018 – Present
Brand development, brand management, art direction, print, digital, social media.
Senior Graphic Designer
2020 Exhibits2017 – 2018
Assisted with Marketing and Branding efforts for 2020, also with client booth design and marketing materials.
Senior Art Director
Jump2 Group2016 – 2017
Art Direction, Sales Presentations, Packaging, Brand Identity, Sales Kits. Clients: HP, AMD, Baker Hughes, NRG
Senior Creative Consultant
Deutser2015 – 2016
Art Direction, Brand managements, Brand Identity, Marketing Collateral, Trade Show/Event graphics
Senior Graphic Designer
Nalco Champion2011 – 2015
Brand Management. Develop/maintain graphic standards. Tradeshow, brochures, logo design, presentations.
Sr. Graphic designer
Jump2 Group2009 – 2011
Creative for a variety of clients including, HP, AMD, Lonestar College, Florida Gas...
Art Director/Business Unit Manager
URI Marketing2008 – 2009
Point of Purchase, Web Design, Trade Show, Project Management, Art Direction, Photoshoots. Clients: Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron/Texaco, Standard Renewable Energy, GE Oil & Gas, Cameron Compression, Sunshine Kids, Citgo
Senior Designer
Shell2002 – 2008
Enthusiast Brands, Shell Creative Services. Brands inlcude: Quaker State®, Black Magic®, Rain-X®, Gumout®, Slick 50®, The Outlaw®, Westleys®, Snap®, Pennzoil® and Quaker State® Racing
Develop and manage graphic standards for print collateral and packaging
PRINT: brochures, posters, in-store displays, web, trade show, print ads, point of purchase, banners, floor graphics, curb sleeves, counter cards, sell sheets, counter mats, catalogs
PACKAGING: labels, cases, header cards, bottle flags, display cartons
Package design developed from concept to final art: Quaker State®, Q® Premium Motor oils, Q® Racing Motor Oils, Rain-X® Weather Beater(TM) Wiper Blades, Black Magic® detailing tools, Black Magic® Titanium
Education
Projects
RAINX GRAPHENE
https://hmontesjr.myportfolio.com/blackmagic-grapheneUniversity of Washington
https://hmontesjr.myportfolio.com/university-of-washington-1Editable email invite templates
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Looking for Freelance Opportunities and Full time Opportunities. Let me know if you need a re-brand, have over flow work, or need production help.
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