Tristan Arlos

A creative graphic design student proficient in the use of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Clip Studio Paint, and Procreate. Capable of providing both raster and vector designs, offering varied and spontaneous works that bring out the best of a brand’s identity.

Resume

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What I love more than everything else is to bring life to the vivid imaginations of other people. I work hard to envision, corporealize, and animate, especially for digital mediums. It is my lifelong dream to contribute my skills in visual storytelling through design.

Skills

  • Public Relations
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Creativity
  • Organization
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Active Listening
  • Teamwork
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Clip Studio Paint
  • Procreate
  • Figma
  • WordPress

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator – Adventuring with Pride

7/2021 – Present

  • Finalized page illustrations for a tabletop role-playing game handbook
  • Discussed with client to explore various concepts in design
  • Organized process of artwork in a concise, manageable sequence
  • Implemented improvements adhering to artistic goals of client

Character Designer – Heavens and Heresies

2/2021 – Present

  • Developed artwork to promote an upcoming tabletop role-playing game
  • Conceptualized 12+ character designs, each for available in-game classes
  • Realized client’s visions through a consistent style of artwork
  • Improvised different styles and aesthetics within concept sketches

Graphic Designer – Race to the Throne

8/2020 – 6/2021

  • Cooperated with others to achieve a recognizable art style through creative processes
  • Maintained a facilitated presentation of progress work in communications
  • Created 38 uniquely illustrated cards depicting creatures pertaining to game
  • Implemented several details within board layout’s illustration
  • Communicated with clients to receive feedback and project ideas

Achievments

1st Place Gold Award for Illustration in the
College of Dupage Portfolio Ceremony 2022

Blue Ribbon in Cartooning from the
Northern Illinois School Press Association 2018

EDUCATION

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Visual Communication

8/2022 – 5/2024

GPA: 3.8/4.0

College of Dupage

Associate’s in Applied Science – Graphic Design

8/2018 – 5/2022

GPA: 3.9/4.0

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