Jesse Rios
Marketing Specialist · Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel
Tacoma, WA
In My Own Words
Website: www.rioscreates.com
I’m a multidisciplinary designer and marketing professional with a passion for creating visuals that connect, inspire, and drive engagement. With over eight years of experience in the entertainment, hospitality, and agency worlds, I’ve developed campaigns that blend creativity with strategy — from large-scale LED billboards and print promotions to digital content for national brands and professional sports partners.
An Adobe Creative Suite expert, I specialize in branding, digital design, typography, motion, and storytelling across both print and digital media. I thrive in fast-paced environments where ideas move quickly and collaboration is key — transforming concepts into compelling, on-brand creative that resonates with audiences.
A proud San Diego native now based in Washington, I bring West Coast energy and creative perspective to everything I do. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me skateboarding, playing guitar, diving into a good book, or rooting for the Padres over a craft beer.
Work Experience
Digital Media Designer
Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel2024 – Present
As the Digital Media Designer for the Pacific Northwest’s largest casino, I create dynamic visual content across both print and digital platforms. My work includes developing promotional materials for property-wide campaigns, BETMGM Sportsbook marketing, and national entertainment acts. I also collaborate with professional sports partners—including the Seattle Seahawks, Mariners, and Sounders—to produce cohesive, high-impact creative that strengthens brand presence and guest engagement.
Marketing Specialist
Muckleshoot Indian Bingo2022 – 2024
Served as one half of a two-person marketing team, leading creative direction across digital, print, web, and social media campaigns. Designed visually engaging promotional materials for monthly casino events, in-house initiatives, and property signage that captured the energy of the Muckleshoot brand. Partnered with the Marketing Manager to concept, plan, and execute event campaigns that strengthened guest engagement and participation. Oversaw each project from concept to final production, coordinating with vendors and departments to ensure every deliverable met the highest visual and quality standards.
Graphic Designer
Emerald Queen Casino and Hotels2021 – 2022
Began as a Graphic Designer creating digital and print assets for property-wide promotions, events, and entertainment campaigns, later advancing to Content Manager for a six-person creative team. Directed content strategy and production for digital displays, social media, and print collateral, ensuring alignment with brand standards and marketing goals. Collaborated cross-functionally with designers, copywriters, and marketing leadership to develop cohesive campaigns that enhanced guest engagement and elevated EQC’s visual presence. Oversaw project timelines, asset delivery, and quality control, fostering a collaborative and high-performing creative environment.
Art Director/Sole Graphic Designer
Try J Advertising2017 – 2020
Led the design, development, and implementation of visual communication materials for clients including Toyota Carlsbad, Lexus Carlsbad, Lexus Escondido, The Centre, Carlsbad Collision Center, and Culture Craft Coffee. Created a wide range of marketing assets—logos, brochures, newsletters, infographics, presentations, email campaigns, billboards, social media graphics, and advertisements—ensuring consistency across all brand platforms. Produced photo and video content for social media channels to enhance engagement and brand storytelling. Partnered closely with clients to bring concepts to life, managing multiple design projects from concept through completion while meeting tight deadlines and exceeding expectations.
