Jose Alfonso
Senior Graphic Designer @Tropical Glitz
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Graphic Designer @Tropical Glitz
Miami, FL, US
Strategic Creative Collaboration: Partnered directly with the owner, Manny Martinez, to translate high-level visions into cohesive brand identities and creative projects that define the company\'s market presence in the custom automotive paint industry.• Omnichannel Visual Design: Engineered a diverse suite of marketing assets, including professional logos, promotional flyers, large-scale banners, and comprehensive product catalogs, ensuring consistent branding across all digital and print platforms.• Specialized Industrial Packaging: Spearheaded the end-to-end design of labels, stickers, and packaging for a multi-product line of paints, coatings, and adhesives, focusing on technical accuracy and shelf-appeal for the manufacturing category.• Exhibition Design: Conceptualized and executed comprehensive trade show environments for the Grand National Roadster Show and Detroit Autorama Show; developed detailed 2D and 3D layout concepts.• Advanced Industrial Fabrication: Expertly operate and maintain high-precision industrial equipment, including the CNC Router, Laser/Engraver, and Cutting Plotter, to execute complex design projects from digital concept to physical production.• Specialized Production Software: Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in industry-standard fabrication software, utilizing Vectric VCarve Pro for CNC toolpaths on various materials, LightBurn for laser engraving/cutting optimization, and Mimaki FineCut 9 for precision vinyl and material contouring.• New Product Category Development: Spearheaded the creation of bulk inventory for diverse product lines, including custom paint panels, architectural cutouts, and specialized mylar and vinyl stencils tailored for the automotive and coating industries.• End-to-End Manufacturing Lifecycle: Managed the full production workflow by transforming digital 2D and 3D concepts into physical assets, ensuring structural integrity and material efficiency for high-volume inventory.
EDUCATION
College for Creative Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Industrial and Product Design
Academy of Art University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Industrial and Product Design
Design & Architecture Senior High School
High School Diploma
SKILLS
ABOUT JOSE ALFONSO
I am an Industrial Designer with 21+ years of professional design experience driven by the challenge of balancing bold innovation with brand integrity. I’ve navigated the full product lifecycle—from the first spark of a hand-drawn sketch to global market launches. My journey includes crafting high-impact merchandise for world-renowned artists and leading product development for iconic fashion and luxury houses. I pride myself on a hands-on sketching approach that allows me to visualize and execute complex ideas for large-scale companies, ensuring that every product not only functions beautifully but tells a compelling brand story.In addition to my core strengths, I bring extensive experience across specialized creative disciplines including graphic design, packaging design, and exhibit design. My expertise extends beyond the conceptual phase into hands-on manufacturing; I am fully proficient in operating production equipment to manage the end-to-end fabrication of low- to medium-volume inventory.
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