Jose Cruz

Graphic Designer / Marketing Director at Prime Arcade, Inc. · Prime Arcade, Inc.

Buena Park, California

In My Own Words

Conceptualizing and problem solving is at the heart of any creative project, and mastering the tools to bring it to fruition has always been my goal. With an extensive background in commercial design, the technical skills to execute, and a tenacious imagination to keep a project moving, I work to create a team environment so that everyone meets the deadline and survives the ordeal.

My diverse employment history has equipped me with “boots on the ground” first hand experience that has demanded that that I “wear many hats”. Working in fast paced, small to mid-sized creative departments have equipped me with the skills from simple production to directing entire publications and departments.

My roots are in illustration, composition and concept. I have been on the forefront of the digital integration of the arts since it’s beginning. My background also gives me experience in service, education and marketing, working directly with the public on many levels.

The working environment is as important to me as the work itself. I look forward to contributing to a team atmosphere while maintaining a working decorum within the company structure, all with diplomacy and results.

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Marketing Director / Sales Management /

Prime Arcade, Inc.

2020 – 2024

I do illustrations, photo enhancing, layout design, package design, product concepts, photography. Specialties: Graphics, illustration, layout, graphic artistry and marketing advertising and documentation

Freelance Graphic Designer

Pirate's Dinner Adventure

2019 – 2020

Responsible for concept, layout and design of various marketing campaigns and advertisements

Freelance Graphic Designer

Teatro Martini

2019 – 2020

Responsible for concept, layout and design of various marketing campaigns and advertisements

Graphic Designer

J. L. Wingert Company

2013 – 2019

Graphic Designer

Egge Machine Company

2011 – 2017

Graphic Design ★ Responsible for concept, layout and design of company catalog, advertising, T-shirt, banner designs & product photography

Director of Creative Media / Graphic Designer

How2Connect.com, Inc.

2011 – 2014

Graphic Design - Web Video Shooting & Editing ★ Layout and editing of company collateral & marketing pieces ★ Video camera operation, video editing & chroma keying in Final Cut ★ Web video & preview image preparation & upload to website using CMS (Content Management System)

Production Artist/Graphic Design

HD Supply Construction & Industrial - White Cap

2012 – 2013

Production Artist/Graphic Design ★ Layout and editing of multiple monthly publication ★ Updated, utilized & contributed to CMS system in conjunction with publications (Agility) ★ Prepared and minipulated various graphics using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator

Marketing / Graphic Design

Tustin Buick GMC Hummer & Nissan

2009 – 2011

Marketing / Graphic Design ★ Responsible for concept, layout and design of various marketing campaigns and advertisements ★ Also responsible for product photography, presentation & online product posting

Marketing Director / Graphic Designer

Europacific Parts International;

1996 – 2009

★ Responsible for concept, layout and design of all outgoing & internal advertising, catalogs, marketing campaigns, web design, company branding & budgets including finding & communicating with all vendors and printers ★ I also directed employees and contractors while overseeing the projects to which they were involved