Jose A

Jose A

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vice President, Creative Services

  • Education

    • Montclair State University

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      Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design
    • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

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      Master of Arts (MA) Administration, General
    • Montclair State University

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      Master's degree Fine and Studio Arts Management
  • Experience

    • Nemesis Graphix

      Sept 2009 - Apr 2014
      Art Director

      Responsible for meeting with clients to discuss all projects, deadlines and pricing. Responsible for design and production of corporate websites, identities, advertisements, as well as other digital media pieces. Collaborate with offsite printers through completion of projects. Computer and design consulting & Web tutoring. Managed and organized projects from beginning conception to finished printed pieces.

    • Jaffe Communications Inc.

      May 2014 - Jul 2019
      Art Director

      Greater NYC-based art director, graphic designer. Managing day-to-day print, web and digital design projects, and plans long-term creative strategy for clients. Jose also oversees freelancers and vendors as part of a full-service creative department. Over the past fifteen years I have led creative and strategic teams working in physical and digital playgrounds across lifestyle, entertainment and technology, and with an overarching philosophy: to make beautifully simple work – work that cuts through the noise and helps businesses tell their stories. Before joining the team, I have worked as an art director at various publishing, marketing, web companies and agencies in the tri-state area. He has also served as an instructor of advertising and graphic design courses. Show less

    • Vice President

      Aug 2019 - now
      Vice President Creative Services
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Joomla! Certification Program

      Joomla!
      Jul 2023
    • Adobe Illustrator CC 2025

      Adobe
      Sept 2025
    • Drupal Certification

      Drupal
      Jan 2025
    • Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)

      Adobe
      Jun 2023
    • Adobe InDesign CC 2025

      Adobe
      Jan 2025
    • Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop

      Adobe
      Jan 2023
    • Adobe Photoshop CC 2025

      Adobe
      Jan 2025
    • Adobe Certified Associate in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator

      Adobe
      Jun 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Counselor

      Issued by Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Jan 2014
      Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAssociated with Jose A
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity on May 2014
      Habitat for HumanityAssociated with Jose A