is a designer, art director, illustrator, musician, marylander, salvadoran, working class anti-hero, straightedge, vegan, somewhat nihilistic, cripplingly anxious, frequently sardonic, occasionally funny, dreadfully long-winded…
…but above all else — an imperfect human finding his way through the universe.
CURRENTLY WORKING FULL-TIME AT SCI
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(samples of previous work are available upon request)
since 2012, i’ve designed and directed everything from visual identities to websites to campaigns. these have been achieved independently and in collaboration with teams large and small, across a broad range of industries.
for most of my career, my roles and responsibilities largely resigned within the realm of marketing and creative departments largely in service to massive corporate brands. since 2024, however, i’ve shifted my focus towards working with those who seek to improve the conditions of our world rather than degrade it through wanton capitalism.
while earning a living is always paramount, i believe it’s worthless without a foundation of benevolence, ethics, and integrity underpinning it. storytelling with substance drives my focus now.
if any of that sounds good to you, we should probably talk.