..:: Boris A. Soliz ::..

Boris Soliz
Creative Director / Art Director
zilos@zilos.tv
http://www.zilos.tv/BorisSoliz/

OBJECTIVE
To involve my passion, skills and experience in creative and graphic arts, user interface architecture, web design and development, usability, team leadership, and business communication in web-based design/development projects.

OVERVIEW

Extraordinarily creative and innovative artist
15+ years experience in web and other creative design
High-level interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
Capable of maintaining development of multiple projects while working in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in marketing websites and search engine placement
Manage, motivate and provide direction to other members of the creative team including designers, copywriters and web developers
Proven ability to learn and implement new technologies quickly
Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Premiere, After Effects
Proficient in HTML, CSS, and Action Script
Exceptional team leader with management experience
Skilled in website design, GUI design, Mobile Phone UI design, planning and architecture
Background in 3D design and development, CD-ROM development, and video editing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish

STRENGTHS

Solution oriented, inventive, enthusiastic team player and self-starter
Excellent design and artistic skills
Excellent HTML/CSS coding skills with extensive cross-browser/platform experience
Exceptional listening/communication skills and attention to detail
Able to give/take direction as well as provide creative input and/or direction
Accustomed to fast-paced environments and managing multiple projects with independent delivery schedules
Experienced team lead

SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Provided UI architecture, HTML, usability and graphics development direction to product managers, user interface team, and backend development team to create social networking sites
Rapid development of web-based prototypes for User Interface in fast-paced, multi-project environment.
Provided team lead and established user testing and of web-based product.
Designed and developed architecture, content, art direction and graphics for a software firm's corporate web presence.
Designed and implemented several web sites for small and large business ranging from car groups to mortgage companies. Responsibilities included information architecture, graphics development, page design, HTML development, content development, brand development, and project management.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Computer Technologies & Languages:
HTML, CSS
Computer Applications:
Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Creative Director / User Interface Designer

Redux, Berkeley, California
July. 2008 - Present

Lead creative and direction for Redux user interfaces and mobile product design.
Responsible for previsualization and prototype of products.
Development of Redux sales materials.
Development of User Interface prototypes for product concept testing.
Ownership of UI Documentation (Wire frames, Style Guide, and Production Documentation)
Managed creative team

Senior Web/Graphic Designer / Creative Director

FunMobility, Pleasanton, California
Oct. 2005 - April 2008

Responsible for establishing creative direction for the entire line of online products.
Responsible for conceiving, creating and designing creative marketing solutions.
Support management in strategic thinking around the marketing goals, corporate branding and advertising efforts.
Manage, motivate and provide direction to other members of the creative team including designers, copywriters and web developers.
Project manage multiple ongoing jobs, collect all the necessary requirements, and create detailed project tasks.
Lead daily team meetings to assure excellent communication among team members regarding project goals and responsibilities.
Assigned each team member project tasks and responsibilities, ensure completion.
Regularly inform and advise senior management with project updates, while taking high-level corporate objectives and directing my team with the necessary tactical steps to achieve those goals.
Conceived, implemented and thoroughly documented new streamlined processes that optimized production to an all-time high.
Communicate effectively with clients and complete multiple ongoing projects within tight deadlines while adhering to budget guidelines.

Accomplishments

Managed, directed and launched our corporate website, all marketing materials and various splash screens for our number one selling products.

Art Director

Adobe Systems Inc., San Jose, California
April. 2005 - Oct. 2005

Responsible for presenting and interpreting brand strategy and overall creative vision to the team and corporation.
Translated client business strategy into dynamic, creative marketing concepts.
Supervised and mentored members of the creative team and collaborated with our print, video, web and multimedia production departments to ensure consistency across all forms of applicable media.

Accomplishments

Successfully managed, directed and launched numerous corporate interactive demos resulting in increased presence, traffic and revenue.

Creative Freelance Director / Project Manager

Zilos Interactive, Brentwood, California
Feb. 2003 - Present

Responsible for providing creative service and direction to individuals and organizations of all sizes. Provided effective visual solutions for online advertising, web design, corporate branding, and other multimedia design projects.
Managed and produced all creative development, graphic design and production for print and online products

Accomplishments

Successfully developed and launched numerous corporate and client websites resulting in increased traffic and revenue.

Senior Web/Graphic Designer / Project Manager

Individual Software Incorporated. Pleasanton, California
Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2003

Demonstrated strategic thinking, and creative problem solving, to assist in meeting company and team goals.
Lead creative team in providing online services to clients as well as character design for games.
Managed client website files to ensure data was secure and accessible.
Responsible for collaborating and communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to continuously improve corporate and client’s website.
Produced procedures and guidelines for graphic and system administration.
Responsible for follow-up services such as publishing new content, site management and revisions, data archiving, and troubleshooting.

Accomplishments

Successful development and launch of corporate website and client websites resulting in increased traffic and revenue.
Managed corporate branding and identity on the Internet and packaging.

Lead Web Designer

Communities.com. Cupertino, California
Apr. 1998 - Nov. 1999

Designed, developed, and maintained web graphics for marketing and advertising for the companies on-line chat service.
Effectively communicated design concepts, verbally and visually, while providing and accepting constructive criticism.
Designed the graphical user interface for various aspects of the online chat service.
Integrated sound and animation into Flash to create an intro for their corporate Website.

Accomplishments

Successful Flash animation video for company’s trade show booth.

Multimedia Specialist (Contract Position)

Aquent. San Jose, California
Dec. 1997 - Oct. 1998

Created online marketing and advertising material that includes animated gif and flash banner ads, pop-ups, newsletters, site related advertisements and promotions.
Designed graphical user interfaces for interactive kiosks and websites.
Responsible for prioritizing, multi-tasking and managing team’s time and work to complete critical project deadlines.
Developed 3-D characters and multimedia elements using various tools for marketing presentations.

Accomplishments

Successful interactive kiosk for Semicon 98 seminar.
Successful launch of clients' corporate website
Successful modeling, creation and animation for clients corporate branding.

Project Lead / Lead Graphic Designer

Adobe Systems Incorporated. San Jose, California
Aug. 1996 - Nov. 1997

Managed, designed and developed an interactive kiosk presentation for Adobe Dimensions.
Black box tested on various Adobe software (Dimensions, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Type Manager, After Effects).
Developed test plans and standard procedures for testing software.
Developed 3-D elements for packaging and CD-ROMS.

Accomplishments

Successful image creation for Adobe Dimensions box.
Successful interactive kiosk for Adobe Dimensions.

Multimedia Lab Instructor

Masters Institute. San Jose, California
Mar. 1995 - Jun. 1996

Instructed students in the use of high-end multimedia products.
Guided students on strategic thinking, and creative problem solving.
Developed teaching and project plans for students and multimedia department.

Accomplishments

Produced images and animations within the classroom environment that were used in the school's marketing and advertising campaign.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Multimedia Presentations and Communications.
Masters Institute. San Jose, California.
Graduation: December 1995.

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Came in first and third place in Institute’s Photoshop and 3D design competition.
Approved Macromedia Flash Specialist
Adobe Photoshop. Brainbench Inc.
Macromedia Dreamweaver. Brainbench Inc.