Cesar Riojas

Experience

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  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Junior Aerospace Scholar
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  KQSA

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Radio Dj
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  R2L Studios

  Feb 2010 - Dec 2010

  Apprentice Photographer

  Working directly under the Chief Photographer, I assisted in organizing shoots, assembling and maintaining equipment and sets, as well as assisting with photographic coverage of events.

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  Riojas Photography

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

  Chief Photographer
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  SBR Promotions

  Feb 2012 - Jan 2013

  Worked with the Marketing Department; orchestrated the company's online presence on social networks, utilized video production, graphic design, and web design to craft bi-weekly videos for the company, and custom websites for clients. Provided technical advisement for equipment acquisition and data consolidation. I performed design work for the company, which included business cards, internal promotional flyers, and clothing design. The work involved extensive use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

  • Multi-Media Specialist

    Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Graphic Artist

    Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
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  Everywhere Energy

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2016

  Founding Partner | Creative Director

  Everywhere Energy is an Austin Texas based Technology start up who brought me on board to develop their overall brand identity and public image. I oversee the development of advertising strategies; and provide guidance for brand direction, style, and methodology.

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  CityView Productions

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2015

  Associate Producer

  Assisted the business owner by updating his production workflow, and provided technical expertise during all three stages of production, including but not limited to, Green Screen lighting and keying, script development, teleprompter equipment selection and implementation, and software training meant to streamline the post-production workflow.

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  Freach Design

  Jan 2015 - Nov 2016

  Visual Designer

  Working with the creative Director, I assist with both the technical and creative aspects of design development and execution. I implement an extensive knowledge of web and graphic design to expand viable services that the company can offer, and increase the agency's bottom line. I also personally manage the Boys & Girls Club of the Austin area's client account.

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  Campfyre Media LLC

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2017

  Founding Partner | Creative Director

  Curator of the company's image; developing advertising strategies; and providing guidance for direction, style, and methodology. I also oversee creative development for scripts and production workflows, including art direction for character design and set decoration.

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  Arts+Labor

  Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Visual Effects Artist

  Executed post production effects for Dell, including motion tracking, screen replacements, and motion graphics.

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  Hewlett Packard Enterprise

  Nov 2016 - Sept 2017

  Video Content Developer

  I'm responsible for supporting the overall content strategy which includes managing and developing content using video, photo, presentations in a fast-paced environment with short turnarounds while working within a highly driven group with demanding deadlines for critical project initiatives spanning the enterprise including a recent divestiture effort. My competencies include:- Using Adobe products and Office365 to create, maintain and manage the organization’s internal and external video content and material. - Editing videos with Adobe Premiere- Creating motion graphics videos with Adobe After Effects, - Managing video content including file compression, archives - Clearly capture the information on what is going within the team or around the current state of the department and how the organization is doing,- weekly video updates and recaps for special meetings - Create motion graphics content and other visually appealing messaging about internal priorities or updates on projects- Use visually advanced tools to help with newsletters and office updates Show less

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  Accenture Interactive

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2019

  Sr. Motion Designer

  Developed concept driven campaign strategies and assets with an agile team to support new business. Provided creative guidance for junior designers, and facilitated disruption sessions, pitch videos, brand systems and more.

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  Softway

  Jul 2019 - Nov 2021

  Art Director

  I work closely with clients, iterating, and planning alongside them, as a client ready creative, and a mentor for an agile group of Visual Designers, Copywriters and cross/functional creatives, providing tactical guidance, and when needed, tough-love, to create solutions with end users in mind, while always speaking human.

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  3M

  Nov 2021 - now

  Senior UX Designer