15 Years In The Game.
I’m Jorge Tirado, a freelance Designer, Illustrator and Creative Director from Los Angeles, California. I explore vibrant and colorful concepts with inspirations of urban art, video games and pop culture. I specialize in Merch Design & Illustration commissions.
If there is a project that you would like to collaborate on please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Work History
X-Team
Aug 2020 - Present
Creative Director
Creative Director and Designer for X-Team’s official merchandise and Vault program.
J!NX
July 2008 - Aug 2020
Creative Director
During my time here, I’ve led a wide range of exciting and challenging projects including the re-launching of the J!NX Brand Clothing Line in 2016.
I helped create capsule collections that led to retail placement in Hot Topic and Zumiez.
In 2018, I contributed on a massive overhaul of our brand and digital presence with a new Brand Identity.
Brand Manager
Established a style guide for the J!NX Brand, to guide a variety of media and grow
brand awareness.
Designed official brand assets to kick start our branded marketing outreach.
Coordinated with internal teams to concept our brand voice and execute programs across social media and product marketing.
Kick started our branded customer experience touch points by creating new packaging solutions for shipping parcels and mystery bags.
Worked with the creative team to develop t-shirt and accessories for licensed and J!NX Brand projects.
Web Designer / Graphic Designer
Developed and maintained the visual identity of the JINX.COM web experience, and licensed web solutions.
Owned the front end development of JINX.COM, and oversaw our web identity through several redesign projects including expansion into mobile.
Helped drive the development of custom web solutions for Licensed Partners, including GameStop Powerup Rewards and Minecraftopea.
Responsible for creating over 200 unique web assets, brand visuals and marketing material.
Established the visual guidelines for Licensed and J!NX Brand multimedia creation, including web videos, product marketing, and photography.
Pioneered the growth of our in-house photo program, overseeing the accrual of equipment for our in-house studio and training new hires.
Designed our in-house print design materials, including trade show materials, magazine advertisements, and business cards.
EDUCATION
2005 - 2007
Platt College, San Diego
Bachelor of Science in Media Arts
Studied 3D Animation, Multimedia, Web Design, Graphic Design.
SKILLS
Art Direction
Branding
Apparel Design
Illustration
Graphic Design
What People Are Saying
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Jorge's creative innovation and energy has been nothing short of inspiring. In a leadership role, he knows how to truly take the reins and navigate the full life cycle of a project.
Sean Gailey / J!NX
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Jorge’s strength is his ability to translate creative direction and apply his considerable experience to the task at hand, deploying an efficient work process and a great attitude.
Steven Pottschmidt / Clark's Bait Shop & Brewery
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Jorge is passionate, enthusiastic, and not afraid to try out new ideas. These are qualities you want in someone charged with keeping a brand vital. His background in design is strong, and his aesthetic tastes are eclectic and well informed.
Hunter Bond / Marketing Consultant