About | Adam Banquerigo

Adam “Banx” Banquerigo

I’m an illustrator and graphic designer based in Seattle.

Growing up in Los Angeles during the beginning of the Renaissance Age of Animation, my style is heavily influenced by the emergence of anime, the rebirth and domination of Disney animated feature films and the like, nineties comic art, graffiti murals, and street fashion.

An artist of two worlds, I specialize in both traditional and digital art. I believe in the intrinsic value and influence of both mediums and find that each can benefit and improve the other. This belief informs my work: in the design of thoughtful and compelling marketing collateral, digital content, and branded consumer products for a corporation by day and in the creation of lively, stylized character illustrations by night.

Whether it be a marketing flyer, social media ad campaign, or a zombie fashionista, I always strive to produce quality, visually appealing images and designs in everything I make.

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Résumé

Illustrator / Designer

Creative and dependable graphic design specialist with over 5 + years of experience in digital illustration, design layout, and print-ready art. Expertise in development of new art concepts and print designs, including creatively contributing to established organizational marketing initiatives. Seeking to advance professional career and to contribute to visual design initiatives.

Experience

Graphic Design Specialist
Western Dental Services, Inc. - Orange, California
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018

• Created printed and digital marketing material for Western Dental & Orthodontics and affiliated brands.

• Responsible for localizing all collateral, creating foreign language versions, and maintaining updated legal disclaimers per regional requirements.

• Partnered with Marketing, and Corporate departments to redesign, refurbish, and/or develop new visual products.

• Streamlined processes and the pipeline for digital design layout and export of print-ready art.

Pre-Production Specialist
Command Packaging - Vernon, California
Jul 2013 - Feb 2015

• Developed new art concepts and print designs for reusable consumer shopping bags.

• Utilized proprietary templates to proof customer art on desired product specifications.

• Re-created and modified digital artwork to ensure highest quality printing production.

Lead Artist
Ray of One - Phillips Ranch, California
Feb 2011 - June 2013

• Character Designer, Storyboard, and Layout Artist for Omega graphic novel.

• Conceptualized character art with various design options.

• Storyboarded scenes from scripts to provide visual reference for layout proof.

• Assembled artwork and text to approved layout instructions.

Graphic Designer / Character Illustrator
Freelance - Los Angeles, California
Feb 2009 - Present

• Designed and illustrated logos, text, and character concepts for small business initiatives, private parties and events (i.e. wedding invitations), and comic book development.

• Recreated and/or reimagined existing art and character design concepts invarious visual styles per clientele requests.

• Designed and developed character illustrations in The Essential Business Handbook: The Nuts and Bolts of Getting Up and Running Fast (2009) by Beth Andrus.

Education

The Art Institute of California - Orange County
B.S. Media Arts & Animation, Graduated December 2008

Internship, September - December 2008
Zoic Studios - Culver City, California

• Shadowed VFW artists - analyzed work and problem solving processes.

• Observed Zoic Studio pipeline and post-production operations.

• Production Assistant: conducted deliveries and pick-ups to and from post-production studios, provided service to visiting clients, and provided support for other general studio needs.

Skills

Personal Interests

Running & Fitness

Art Galleries & Museums

Live Musical Performances

Traveling