Michael James Caballes Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Managed numerous projects with clear communication, intuition, and design ability in a timely manner which met client standards which built a solid client base. Showcased a diverse skill set while completing client work which included illustration, graphic design, character design, and typography.Developed various design projects which included character.

Designed and iterated on character/prop designs for the main cast of the show and helped capture the character’s personality and feel with their designs and attireWorked directly with the Creative Director and continuously adapted designs/concepts as the story ideas were developing and changingDelivered high quality and timely work with low supervision.

Worked with design briefs/references and animatics to design key characters/props while defining the projects style and lookDeveloped numerous characters and props while creating different turnarounds, design call-outs, expression sheets, and providing diagrams for complicated character looks and functionsShowcased and designed multiple iterations of.

Designed and developed characters and props for 3D Animation.Created character turnarounds with material reference and developed the color design for characters and props.Provided numerous iterations on design and color of different characters through multiple passes and edits.

Greater Chicago Area

I am the Founder/Head Designer of N A K A T A G O which a clothing brand specializing in unisex clothing, particularly focused on everyday streetwear. Built fully functional website through WiX web design services. Worked on every design element of the brand from logo, branding, stationary, clothing, graphics, and social media posts. Negotiated strategic.

Shorewood, IL

I work individually with customers to create custom graphics to suit their needs and create the custom garments they want. I print custom garments through different methods such as working with Ultraprints and Vinyl using a Heat Press, and DTG Printing.Sufficient use of technical design programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Activities and Societies: PSA, Entrepreneurship Club, Digital Art Club, Study Abroad: Hong Kong and ChinaCarlson School of Management.

Minor, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

College of Design Notable Courses: -Trends and Communications: Developed Forecasting Reports for numerous fashion items and accessories