About

Andrew Jason Santos is a Graphic Designer, UI/UX Designer, Digital Illustrator, Indie Game Developer, and sometimes Musician, originally from Southern California. I've worked as a creative professional for 15+ years, in California and NYC, and have been creating art, music, and games my whole life.  

Education

B.A. in Art - Graphic Design

Sept. 2004 – June 2008

California State University, San Bernardino

Minor in Music - Recording Arts

Sept. 2004 – June 2008

California State University, San Bernardino

Skills

Management & Leadership

Lead Creative Roles, System Building & Production Management, Mentoring

Design & Illustration

Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Digital Painting, Tablet Drawing, Photo Manipulation, Pixel Art, Print & Web

Interaction & Games

InVision, Proto.io, GameMaker Studio, Stencyl, Unity, UX Design, Fourwinds Interactive

Web Design & Coding

HTML/CSS, Wordpress, Squarespace, Some PHP & JavaScript, Dreamweaver

Motion Graphics & Animation

After Effects, Premier, Flash, Photoshop, Flash (RIP)

Music & Sound

Garageband, Audacity, Beepbox, BFXR, Piano, Guitar, Voice, Choir, Composition, Song Writing

Creative Freelance & Art/Design Generalist

May 2014 - Ongoing

Self Employed

San Diego, CA & New York, NY

I provide creative services to a number of different clients and organizations, anything from UI/UX system design for web & app startups, to art & design work for local non-profit orgs, as well as animations, pixel art, & graphic and UI/UX design for both commercial & indie games.

• Created several official Pixel Art sprites & animations for "Stranger Things 3: The Game"

• Organize the “Indie Creatives San Diego” Meetup for Indie Game Development, Music, & Comics from 2018-Present

• Served as a Board Member for the San Diego International Game Developers Association (IGDA) from 2019-2020

• Tabled & Demonstrated “Anxiety Adventure” at the Triton Game EXPO in San Diego in 2018

• Alumnus of “IndieCade” games festival after submitting indie game demo “R.E.M.” in 2014

• Showcased “R.E.M.” game demo to audience of over 200 play-testers at Microsoft’s NYC HQ in 2014

Senior Digital Designer

January 2020 – August 2020

Lofta

San Diego, CA

I served as the sole creative & design lead in a unique and growing sleep apnea e-sales & service providing space, working in both digital & print environments to further build & promote the Lofta brand.

• Produced frequent marketing materials & email campaigns, including interactive Google, Facebook, and Instagram ads

• Crafted in-depth informational & instructional materials for Lofta clients & sleep therapists in the form of booklets, cards, & brochures

• Refined & incrementally improved overall CX on the comprehensive Lofta website, numerous drip campaigns, extensive “sleep reports”, DocuSign-based medical paperwork & contracts, & other experiences

Freelance Graphic Designer

October 2019 – January 2020

ZD Design Agency

San Diego, CA

Performed on a part time basis as the sole digital & print design lead in a small, agile agency setting, helping small to mid-size businesses with website UI/UX, branding, business cards, & other marketing materials.

• Worked swiftly & independently in a remote capacity, with diverse & varying client needs, on multiple projects

• Created extensive & fully realized design strategies & mockups with minimal direction or client interaction

Senior Web Designer

May 2019 – August 2019

XYO Network

San Diego, CA

Designed concepts, wireframes, full renderings, and functioning prototypes for website, app, and game UI/UX, pertaining to cryptocurrency 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

Sr. Content Graphic Designer

September 2015 – March 2018

Recovery Brands

San Diego, CA

I design UI/UX systems and produce visual content for various digital properties in the substance abuse recovery and rehabilitation industry.

• Was promoted from Content Graphic Designer position after one year

• Direct various projects creatively from conception through production

• Build unique UI/UX systems for a plethora of web sites and pages

• Guide and help develop junior designers

• Conceptualize and Execute complex infographics

• Create long form visual content

UI & Graphic Designer (Freelance)

January 2015 – April 2016

Private WiFi

Manhattan, New York, NY

I developed 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

Sr. Graphic Designer

Mar. 2013 – May 2014

App Partner Development

DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY

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 & creative team lead within first two months

• Served as creative & artistic lead of the company

• Designed interfaces for several apps & games from conception to completion

• Created complete custom branding & marketing support materials for various projects

• Supervised, Trained and Interviewed junior designers and artists

• Revised company design procedures and policies

UI/UX & Graphic Designer (Freelance)

Jan. 2013 – Oct. 2013

CAMINTEL Group, LLC

New York, NY

On a periodic basis, I developed & designed the company logo, brand, & mascot, as well as designed the initial user interface templates for the near field communication mobile app & website.

• Worked on presentation materials for the Miller Lite “Tap the Future” Business Competition

• Served as a creative consultant for brand decisions & strategy

Staff Graphic Designer

Dec. 2008 – Sept. 2012

Santos Manuel Student Union
@ Cal State San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA

I was promoted to the first non-student full-time designer in the organization after graduating & working as a student for one year.

• Supervised & developed student designers & interns, 4-8 per quarter

• Assisted in the expansion of the department from 3 student designers to over 20 students

• Planned all original branding & advertisements for the 1st annual CSUSB Ecofest fair

• Conceptualized & created the official SMSU mascot “Odie Yotie”

• Updated & maintained SMSU web sites & digital monitor systems

• Represented the SMSU at several regional & national conferences

• Directed several video & motion graphics promotions

Student Graphic Designer

Sept. 2007 – Dec. 2008

Santos Manuel Student Union
@ Cal State San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA

I was brought onto a small 3 student designer team to work on special projects that went out of the typical scope of event posters & print design.

• Redesigned the SMSU web site & digital display monitor interfaces

• Produced the first SMSU Scheduling & Services informational brochure; 5000 were printed & distributed to various Southern California businesses & organizations

• Planned individual marketing efforts for events, promotions, & other materials

"Steal This Idea" 2012

ACUI Region 15 // Design Competition

2nd Place: Apparel

3rd Place: Promotional Campaign

"Steal This Idea" 2011

ACUI Region 15 // Design Competition

1st Place: Digital Ad, Motion GFX, Invitation

2nd Place: Apparel, Banner, Calendar, Digital Ad, Signage

3rd Place: Brand Identity, Digital Ad, Motion GFX, Open, Print Ad, Signage, Video Promotion, Web Site

"Steal This Idea" 2010

ACUI Region 15 // Design Competition

1st Place: Logo

3rd Place: 4 Color Poster

"Steal This Idea" 2009

ACUI Region 15 // Design Competition

1st Place: Advertisement

2nd Place: Web Site

3rd Place: Advertisement