Christian Torres

About Christian Torres

Being born and raised in Brooklyn, NY I always surrounded by amazing design and endless artistic inspiration. Growing up an illustrator it wasn\'t until I attended Kingsborough University that I was introduced to Graphic Design as a minor to my degree. I instantly fell in love with the idea of using my fine arts background to create art with a purpose. I soon transfered to S.U.N.Y New Paltz where I continued to study the craft and graduating with a B.F.A in Graphic Design. I currently live and work in New York City as lead designer at The Webby Awards. I love all facets of design and I always want to experiment in different mediums and areas of practice. I work mainly in branding, print & web design, UI/UX, and social media. I love experimenting with color, medium, and typography when able to and I always use my wide skill sets to figure out the best solutions for any problem presented. You can check out my portfolio site to see more of my work and you can contact me through the form. Check out my portfolio site at: hellolegato.com

Experience

1. Senior Art Director

   Gradient Experience

   Dec 2022 — Present · NY, US

   GRADIENT continues to push itself into new technologies and dimensions while maintaining the focus of Human Connection. As Senior Art Director I work directly with the Executive team and our departments to build, from the ground up, the structure, framework, processes, and best practices of the Graphic Design Department. Maintaining the GRADIENT style while working with different brands is an pivotal in the success of our global activations. That means building a team who understands our clients needs and blending in our DNA leading to the beautiful and engaging experiences our team has created.

Education

• SUNY New Paltz

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design

  2008 — 2012