CREATIVE VISUAL ARTIST
SUMMARY
Creative designer and HTML developer with over 15 years of experience blending graphic design, digital media, animation, and 3D to create engaging visual experiences. Expert in the design, testing, and development of responsive HTML emails, digital campaigns, branded content, and immersive visuals. A creative problem-solver who combines strong visual design with emerging technologies to deliver high-quality, high-impact work.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROYAL CARIBBEAN LTD | MIAMI, FL
Sr. HTML Developer, Launch Creative | 2021 - Present
Sr. HTML Developer, Launch Creative | 2021 - Present
Optimized email templates to align with new brand guidelines (such as BigTime's), while improving creative workflows, resource performance, and A/B testing, across various platforms to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
Designed and developed responsive digital marketing assets—including HTML emails and both animated and static banners—thereby improving customer engagement and click-through rates.
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE | MIAMI, FL
Professor of Character Design | 2021 2022
Taught character design, storyboarding, and 2D/3D animation for Fine Arts programs.
Developed course syllabi, instructional materials, and projects aligned with professional industry standards.
Guided students in creating professional demo reels to prepare them for careers in the creative industry.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN LTD | MIAMI, FL
Associate III, VR Systems / Sr. Web & Graphic Designer | 2014 - 2020
Integrated 3D graphics and animated characters into virtual reality simulation environments (e.g., CAVE) , collaborating with architects, vendors, and clients.
Led design initiatives for the marketing and product teams, including a comprehensive overhaul of the travel agent on-boarding website, which improved user retention and engagement.
Developed immersive promotional campaigns that elevated the brand narrative across multiple digital channels.
BUENO INC. | MIAMI, FL
Creative/Interactive Designer 2012 -2014
Conceived and developed high-impact visual design solutions that drove product engagement, while creating comprehensive brand identities, user interfaces, and digital experiences that helped clients strengthen their market presence and increase revenue.
Produced storyboards, animatics, and 3D animations for promotional and marketing videos.
ART GALLERY FABRICS | HOLLYWOOD, FL
Web Designer | 2011 - 2012
Designed and launched responsive websites, a mobile application, and product catalogs, strengthening brand visibility and audience engagement.
Conceptualized integrated marketing assets for digital and print media, ensuring consistent brand communication across multiple channels.
FREELANCE WORK
CITIUX CORPORATION & OTHER CLIENTS
Transformed client objectives into compelling visual concepts and scalable design systems for websites, campaigns, presentations, and promotional materials, managing multiple concepts through final production while balancing creative direction, technical requirements, deadlines, and client expectations.
Redesigned and optimized various client micro-sites, prioritizing user experience (UX), accessibility, visual hierarchy, and conversion, which resulted in increased traffic and user engagement.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) – Savannah, GA
Focus: 3D Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) – Savannah, GA
Focus: 3D Animation
Certificate in VR, AR, and Game Engines
MAGIC – Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex – Miami, FL
MAGIC – Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex – Miami, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
Higher Institute of Art (ISA) – Havana, Cuba
Focus: Painting, Illustration, and Sculpture
Higher Institute of Art (ISA) – Havana, Cuba
Focus: Painting, Illustration, and Sculpture
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Web & UI: HTML5 • Dreamweaver • Figma • UX/UI Design
Design & 2D Animation: Photoshop • Illustrator • Animate • InDesign • Substance Painter
3D & Video: Maya • Unreal Engine 5 • After Effects • Premiere
Creative Skills: Illustration • Storyboarding • Character Design • 2D/3D Animation • Painting • Video Editing
Design & 2D Animation: Photoshop • Illustrator • Animate • InDesign • Substance Painter
3D & Video: Maya • Unreal Engine 5 • After Effects • Premiere
Creative Skills: Illustration • Storyboarding • Character Design • 2D/3D Animation • Painting • Video Editing