MICHAEL CURIEL
ART DIRECTOR
PRODUCER
VISIONARY
San Diego, CA
About Me
Art Director, producer & visionary with 10+ years of experience crafting brands, telling stories, and producing experiences that connect people.
Experience
Oct. 2025 - Present
Art Director & Producer
Freelance
- Lead Build brand identities and design systems across digital and print, from concept through launch.
- Plan, promote, and produce events end to end, coordinating vendors, budgets, and timelines alongside the marketing and environmental graphics that drive turnout.
- Produce podcast and video content for YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, including art direction, editing, and distribution.
- Design and manage multi-channel creative across web, social, and email, owning projects from brief to delivery.
Dec. 2024 - Oct. 2025
Art Director
Antenna Group
- Led the brand and creative direction for identity and design systems through campaigns, digital, video, and event work that brought them to life.
- Planned and promoted branded events, coordinating vendors, budgets, and timelines from concept to completion.
- Pitched and sold concepts that won client approval and grew long-term partnerships, managing communication and client expectations throughout.
- Partnered across teams and mentored junior creatives, keeping complex, multi-stakeholder projects on track and on budget.
Jun. 2022 - Dec. 2024
Senior Graphic Designer
Antenna Group
- Led branding and storytelling campaign design for mission-driven organizations, ensuring visual consistency and driving stronger audience engagement across digital and print platforms.
- Developed strategic, narrative-driven visuals that translated complex messages into compelling creative, increasing reach and deepening audience connection.
- Collaborated closely with writers, strategists, and clients to align creative execution with campaign goals, consistently delivering high-quality work that exceeded expectations.
Mar. 2021 - Jun. 2022
Graphic Designer
Antenna Group
- Designed a wide range of traditional and digital assets—including branding, infographics, social media content, presentations, and publications—that supported marketing goals and elevated brand presence.
- Executed projects from concept to delivery with a strong focus on quality, timeliness, and budget, consistently meeting high internal and client standards.
- Communicated proactively with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth workflows and on-track delivery across all design tasks.
Aug. 2018 - Mar. 2021
Graphic Designer
TCS Education System
- Designed print and digital projects—including branding, brochures, websites, and social media assets—that boosted student engagement and contributed to increased enrollment.
- Collaborated with the creative team to strategize, design, and launch marketing campaigns that resonated with prospective students, driving higher interest and application rates.
- Managed all print production, budgets, and vendor coordination for schools, ensuring timely delivery of materials that effectively supported recruitment efforts and enrollment growth.
May 2016 - Aug. 2018
Graphic Designer /
Production Specialist
Production Specialist
FASTSIGNS®
- Created original designs and layouts for a wide range of print media—including large-scale signage, billboards, vehicle wraps, and small-scale projects—that enhanced client branding and visibility.
- Ensured flawless execution by managing preflight processes for each job, reducing errors and improving print accuracy and efficiency.
- Operated and maintained digital printers, managing inventory and ordering materials to ensure smooth production workflows and on-time project delivery.
