An idea is a point of departure and no more. As soon as you elaborate it, it becomes transformed by thought.
-Pablo Picasso

RESUMÉ

Being in the field for 9 years, I have understood that it is creativity and passion that makes a designer, a great one. I am fortunate enough to have worked in the fashion and corporate industry, which has given me the ability to become a diverse designer, and understand the needs of each industry.

My major strength is the competency of being able to work on numerous projects at once, and still being able to respect the deadlines. Furthermore, being in such an “on the go” field, I am able to help make crucial decisions with the team, when it comes time to.

So Fresh Graphics - September 2008 - Present Head Graphic Designer

Highlights

  • In charge of the creative process of many projects as well as making sure the deadlines were being met, were the highlights of my responsibilties.
  • Directed a team of contracted designers. Distributed and monitored the work for quality assurance.
  • In charge of marketing and promotions, on and offline, in order to expand client database.

Notable Work

  • Montreal Community Cares Awards (website, event program, and ticket)
  • Crocogrill Restaurant Laval (website, banners, logo, and business cards)
  • Creative Edge Dance Studio Toronto (website, logo, and business cards)
  • Davoucci Clothing (graphics for fall 2009 and spring 2010 collection).
  • Marjorie’s Closet (graphics for website, logo, and events)
  • Sous le Palmier (website, flyers, menus and logo)

 

Boys Will Be Boys (Joe Boxer & Jeep Clothing) - July 2005 - June 2008 - Graphic Designer

Highlights

  • In charge of providing the fashion designers with graphics that would go on sleepwear and outerwear for both girls and boys between the ages of 5-18.
  • Developed packaging designs for accesories and under garments that would be displayed in stores
  • Communicated with overseas supplier to assure that samples were accurate
  • Prepared lookbooks for each season
  • Created hangtags and labels for garments.
  • Traveled for samples, looking for inspiration for upcoming seasons.

 

Bluedot Jeanswear - October 2003 - June 2005  - Graphic Designer

Highlights

  • Provided the company with graphics for childrens outerwear and high end mens fashion, that were sold in the U.S. and China.
  • Prepared lookbooks that were to be presented to buyers
  • Designed hangtag for garments
  • Communicated with overseas suppliers to assure that graphics and garment samples were accurate.

Dawson College - 1998 - 2002   Illustration and Design

Dawson College - 2011 - Fall Semester    Introduction to Wordpress

  • Fast and profient while under pressure
  • Able to research using a variety of refereces
  • Ability to work with a team but can make “head coach” decisions when the time comes
  • Can keep up with design trends whether it be for the fashion or corporate field
  • Excellent knowledge of design but also not afraid to learn more.

 Adobe Illustrator

I have been using Illustrator for 10 years now and have always kept up with any updates/ changes this program has made.

Fluent in both Mac and PC

Adobe Photoshop

Also have been using Photoshop for 10 years and keeping up with its updates. I’ve taken many projects and have gone between Illustrator and Photoshop as if they were one program.

Fluent in both Mac and PC

Adobe Indesign

After using Quark Express for many years, Indesign has to be the program of choice. I find it to be a smoother workflow when working with Illustrator and Photoshop.

Fluent in both Mac and PC

Microsoft Office

Although my experience with Microsoft Office is that of a beginner, I am still able to work with it.

Fluent in both Mac and PC

Portfolio

You can view my work in both the corporate and fashion industry

Email: robertofoz@me.com

Phone #: Montreal: 514.884.4528     Beijing: 1.861.849.7542