JORDYN CARIAS
art director, designer, photographer, videographer, artist or whatever we need that day

Senior Graphic Artist

Stanley Consultants

2022 - present

• Work alongside CEO and executive team to develop presentation decks.

• Manage creative assets for shared services and proposal development team.

 

Advertising Supervisor

Harrah's Northern California

2019 - 2022

• Develop Advertising department from pre-opening.

• Innovate campaign directions and manage their completion.

• Coordinate media production including TV, radio, OOH, digital presence, printed material and physical advertisements.

• Plan and oversee Advertising budget and calendar.

• Negotiate pricing and maintain vendor relationships.

• Implement, plan and execute promotional events.

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Multimedia & Graphic Design Specialist

Harrah's Ak-Chin

2016 - 2019

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• Responsible for all social media channels,                              content creation & monthly scheduling.

• Improve video and motion graphics.

• Responsible for property photography.

• Ideate & edit concepts for TV & Radio.

• Create and format printed promotional material.

• Maintain and improve the Harrah’s Ak-Chin website.

 

 

Visual Editor

Phoenix New Times

2017 - 2018

 

• Responsible for pitching photo-story concepts. 

• Assign and manage a freelance team of 10-20. 

• Ideate with the editorial team. 

• Revitalize journalistic video channel. 

• Photograph & take video as needed. 

• Monitor and react to analytics.

 

 

Art Director

Reporter Magazine

2013 - 2015

 

Art Director: July 2015 - December 2015
 

• Ensure the visual quality of the magazine.

• Set the overall design of the magazine, including the use and placement of fonts, photos, color scheme, and graphic elements.

• Work with the Photo Editor, Section Editors, and the Print Managing Editor to coordinate imagery for the magazine.

• Assign Illustrators and Designers to specific articles and review their work before the magazine is packaged. 

• Work with the Photo Editor in planning and creating the cover when applicable.

• Approve all imagery in the magazine.

• Lead a team of designers to design the magazine every month. 

• Research the latest trends in design and incorporate them in Reporter as appropriate.

 

Online Art Director: August 2014 - July 2015

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• Managing writing and art staff to publish Reporter Online.

• Ensuring team creates high-quality work within deadlines.

• Responsible for all product design and branding for Reporter.