Giovanni G. Gutierrez Email & Phone Number

The Senior Product Designer & Front-End Developer shapes the direction and trajectory of a new or existing product. They partner with cross-functional teams in all phases of design and development to build experiences that resonate with users on the application dashboard, website, and beyond (e.g., emails, landing pages, etc.).They incorporate user-centered design principles to produce high-quality designs and builds that inspire, engage, and excite users. They collaborate with fellow designers and developers while exhibiting proven leadership skills and the ability to execute a creative vision.Most of all, they understand how products and experiences are viewed today, and reimagine how they will serve and delight the users in the future.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Lead and managed a cross-functional interactive creative team in the conception, design, and development of web and mobile based applications, responsive websites, and emails. Designs and Front-End develops interfaces for web that connect the users of an application to its back-end processes and data. Works closely with executives and product managers to review client strategies and develop strategic recommendations. Translates business objectives into interactive creative solutions. Works directly with in-house designers to translate visual components and interfaces for web, email, and software applications from concept to responsive templates.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Created and implemented every design, interactive, and development aspect of this local burger review website. Has been featured in local & national media programs and local print publications such as Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation, The Charlotte Magazine, Creative Loafing, Charlotte Happenings, Charlotte Today Morning Show, WSOC-TV, and WFAEats. Partnered with Google, Inc to bring exclusive content to the mobile app Field Trip.

Monroe, North Carolina

Cooperated with clients in designing websites that smoothly blend visual identity with user experience. Front-End developed sites with proficiency in HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Utilized Wordpress as a Content Management System. Created branded digital and print deliverables for advertising, collaterals, corporate identity, magazines, and digital media interfaces. Produced educational, promotional, and interview videos using DSLR cameras, lav mics, tripods, and sliders. Designed and implemented motion graphics, color, and effects. Edited final videos ranging from thirty seconds to over an hour. Directed client meetings and managed projects from concept to completion.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Created and designed new promotional marketing materials such as posters, digital signage, and web content in support of the Student Union art gallery, movie theater, and student events. Attended weekly design meetings bringing new and creative ideas in conjunction with the latest design trends instudent life.

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Avionic Communication and Navigation Systems Technician for the U.S. Marine Corps. Supervised over 20 Marines on all maintenance activities. Planned and implemented daily workload. Tested, diagnosed, modified, and repaired communication/navigation equipment down to component level in conjunction with command missions.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Digital Media, Cum Laude

Vice President of the Digital Art Mob GPA: 3.48 / 4.00 Dean's List Fall 2010

Associate Of Arts, Design, Honors

GPA: 3.68 / 4.00 President’s List Spring 2007, Dean’s List Fall 2006, Dean’s List Fall 2007