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Creative Freelance & Game Designer

I am a Creative Leader, Graphic Designer, UI/UX Designer, Digital Illustrator, Indie Game Developer, and sometimes Musician, originally from Southern California. I have worked professionally as a creative professional for 10+ years, and have been creating art, music, and games my whole life.

I recently worked in NYC for 3 years (and now 3 more in San Diego) creating apps and games from the ground up, as well as custom branding and marketing for numerous startups. I enjoy working on projects and with people looking to make a real difference in the world, to positively affect people's everyday lives. I believe this is attainable in many mediums, and strive to stay versatile and wear many hats in order to do so. 

I am interested in the non-profit sector, as well as in interaction design and game development, both as a means of calling users to action, awareness, and to challenge emotion or opinion. I am currently working in the San Diego area and am open to seeking freelance opportunities.

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

Senior Web Designer

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

Senior Content Designer

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

Freelance Graphic Designer

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

Senior Graphic Designer

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

Freelance UI & Graphic Designer

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.

Graphic Design & Art Intern

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

Lead Graphic Designer

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

Graphic Designer

Find out detailed information about Andrew Santos, Creative Freelance & Game Designer in San Diego, CA

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

Andrew Santos

www.andrewjasonsantos.com

XYO Network

Recovery Brands

PRIVATE WiFi

App Partner Development

CAMINTEL Group, LLC

Tresensa, Inc.

Santos Manuel Student Union at CSUSB

Santos Manuel Student Union at CSUSB

California State University, San Bernardino

California State University, San Bernardino