Jorge A. Tello Aliaga
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* I am only interested in positions that are 100% REMOTE. If you are open to this, please
consider me for your projects.
HIGHLIGHTS
I have over 15 years of experience in Design & Development which included a position as
Manager at Adobe Systems, Software Consultant at Cisco & Oracle, and Interface Designer at
Apple Computer.
During my time at Adobe, I was the UI Visual Manager in charge of the Creative Suites
(Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, etc). Many innovations, such as the breaking-the-border Splash
Screens, the antialiased color toolbar icons, the 3D desktop icons, and the "Bridge" addition to
"Creative Suites" were my creations.
As a consultant, I have provided development services to some of the largest companies in the
world, including Autodesk, Cisco, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Intel, Kodak, Marvel/Disney,
Microsoft, Reuters, Sonic, Sun, Oracle, and Unicef.
I am also an award-winning children’s book writer and a winner of the “Toy of the Year” award for
a transforming plush toy I invented and patented.
SELECTED SKILLS
UI and Visual Design
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch, Keynote, PowerPoint, Flash and others.
Audio/Video Editing and Motion Graphics
AfterEffects, Premiere, Strata 3D, Flash, Soundtrack, and others.
Programming
Lua, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, AS2, AS3, Lingo, PHP, mySQL, and others.
CLIENTS AS FREELANCER
Companies
Apple, Adobe, Autodesk, Cisco, Dartmouth College, Deloitte, Disney, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard,
IBM, Intel, Kodak, Lumosity, Marvel, Microsoft, Oracle, Reuters, RockYou, Sonic, Stanford
University, Sun, Sonic, Unicef and others.
Agencies
Frog Design, Filter Talent, Fluid, Groove11, Iventus, Moonstone Interactive, Rocket
Communications, Heatwave Interactive, M3iWorks and others.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cisco (Remote)
Lead UI Designer
2013 • Managed a team of remote designers at Learning@Cisco.
• Developed solutions for their web and mobile applications and directly worked with
engineers to implement them.
• Created theme templates for multiple Cisco clients, including Comcast, Toyota, Bank of
America, JP Morgan Chase and others.
• Provided UI and Visual services for Cisco’s Collaborative Knowledge, this included the
creation of icons, wireframes, redlines, comps, and final graphic deliverables.
• Provided UI and Visual services for Cisco’s KnowledgeOnTheGo mobile and web app,
this included the creation of icons, wireframes, and final graphic deliverables.
• Created marketing graphics for Learning@Cisco initiatives.
• Created HTML 5/CSS3/Javascript prototypes.
• Created logos and marketing materials for several Cisco services.
Oracle (Remote)
Sr. UI Consultant
2009 - 2012
• Provided UI and Visual support for Oracle. This included support for Oracle’s cloud
service for web, desktop and mobile, creating new guidelines and graphics for new icons
and other UI elements.
• Created wireframes and redlines for their Alta UI Guidelines.
• Created PowerPoint and other marketing graphics for diverse Oracle initiatives.
• Provided support during Oracle rebranding efforts after their merger with Sun
Microsystems.
• Provided HTML 5/CSS3/Javascript templates for internal pages.
• Provided Flash Development work for Sun Microsystems. This included the creation of
demos for their new JavaFX platform.
• Provided Interface Design work for Sun Microsystems. This included the creation of Flash
demos and mockups for the OpenSolaris operating system.
Pers Corporation, Santa Clara – California
Development Consultant
2004 - 2009
• Provided Flash development services for Marvel/Disney Flash online games.
• Provided UI and Visual support for Microsoft. Created UI mockups for their new Windows
Phone 7’s Voice Control application.
• Provided UI and Visual support for RedGiant. Created UI mockups for their new
BulletProof application.
• Provided UI and Visual support for Deloitte’s DocBox iPad application.
• Provided UI and Visual support for Altigen’s mobile applications.
• Redesigned the UI and Visuals for the iPriority iOS application.
• Provided HTML 5/CSS3/Javascript to MediaSpike for their new Web and Facebook
service.
• Provided UI and Visual support for MediaSpike. Created UI mockups, web graphics and
banners for their new ad campaign’s management system.
• Created enhancements to Flash games for Disney, promoting their Marvel characters.
• Provided Actionscript 3 Programming services for Smooth Productions Inc. This included
the creation of widgets with the Google API, Amazon API, and Kayak API.
• Provided Actionscript 3 Programming services for Intelisystech. This included the creation
of an Emergency Simulation App that connects to GoogleMaps APIs.
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Provided UI design services for Altigen Communications. This included UI work for their
new Google Android App: Altimobile.
Provided Actionscript Programming services for Smartbuy. This included the creation of a
new “Shopping Cart” style application to create orders of materials.
Provided programming services for eBusiness Design. This included the creation of an
eBook app using Flex and ActionScript 3.
Provided web development services for Unicef. This included the creation of a Flash
online game.
Provided visual design support for Fujitsu. This included the re-design of their Intranet
site.
Provided web development services for Epsilon. This included the creation of a WebApp
for managing e-mail campaigns.
Provided web development services for Jamstart. This included the creation of a WebApp
for viewing and purchasing all types of audio and video products.
Provided web development services for Accuray. This included the re-design of their
website and the programming of a CSS and Flash website.
Provided visual design support for Hewlett Packard. This included the creation of new
workflow icons for their new line of printers and cameras.
Provided UI/visual design support for Azureus. This included re-design of their webbased file sharing application.
Provided UI/visual design support for Accuray. This included the re-design of their cancertreatment application interface.
Provided marketing video support design support for Pentali. This included the creation of
several 3D movies for their security services demos.
Provided visual design support for Autodesk. This included the creation of new product
and workflow icons.
Provided marketing graphic support for BareEscentuals. This included the creation of
Flash microsites for their new products.
Provided marketing graphic support for Macrovision. This included the creation of several
Flash product tours and animations.
Provided interface design services for Picateers Inc. This included the redesigned of their
Photo Album Builder application.
Provided interface design services for Andale Inc. This included the creation of the
interface and graphics for the new eBay/Andale Plaza shopping site.
Provided interface design services for Universal Electronics Inc’s NevoSL™ portable
device. This included the redesign of their NevoSL software and the creation of interface
themes.
Provided interface design services for Universal Electronics Inc’s Nevo Studio™ software
application. This included the redesign of their user interface and the production of visual
assets.
Provided marketing graphic support for Universal Electronics Inc. This included Flash
demos, Power Point presentations, magazine ads and product packaging.
Provided interface design services for Sonic Solutions/Roxio’s upcoming media center
solution. This included interface redesign with an animated intro screen and animated 3D
icons.
Provided marketing graphic support for Markon. This included the redesign of their
product application icons.
Adobe Systems, San Jose – California
UI Manager
1998 - 2004
• Managed the visual direction for Adobe’s Professional Suite: Photoshop, ImageReady,
InDesign, Illustrator, and GoLive.
• Proposed the new “Bridge” component for the Adobe Creative Suites 2.
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Created comps and specs for “Bridge” which is now considered a key feature for the
Creative Suite’s success.
Proposed and created comps and specs for new consumer photo application, from which
Photoshop Album evolved.
Created Flash, Director and Quicktime movies to showcase Adobe’s Products.
Proposed, designed, coordinated, and managed the creation of new antialiased/colored
workflow icons.
Proposed, designed, coordinated, and managed the creation of new Aqua and XP style
product icons and 3D document icons.
Proposed, designed, coordinated, and managed the creation of new Antialiased
splashscreens that break the borders.
Proposed, designed, coordinated, and managed the creation of new Welcome Screens.
Proposed, designed, coordinated, and managed the creation of new style Autoplay.
Designed and managed new style Installation billboards.
Designed interface for Activeshare (Windows, Mac and Online versions) .
Designed interface for Acrobat Messenger.
Designed first interface for Kodak's Picture CD.
Coded an Asset Database system to catalog, track, and deliver interface changes per
product.
Designed many banners, graphics, and content posted at Adobe.com's site over the
years.
Claris Corporation, Santa Clara - California
Interface Designer / Visual Designer
1996 - 1998
• Managed the development of the new interactive ClarisWorks for Kids Web Community.
• Managed the creation of Clip Art content for the Macintosh and Windows versions of
ClarisWorks for Kids.
• Directed and created animated movies included in the ClarisWorks for Kids CD-Rom.
• Developed multimedia content for Claris Works For Kids, which includes: QuickTime
movies, 3D graphics, freehand art, interactive activities, music and sound effects.
• Developed web content and graphics for ClarisWorks 5
• Created specs and demos for possible new products.
Apple Computer Inc, Cupertino - California
Multimedia Artist / Interface Designer / Software QA
1995 - 1996
• Created multimedia content for Apple's Online Service: e-World.
• Designed interface elements for e-World and Apple's internal mail system.
Consultant
San Jose - California
• Designed interfaces for online products and services.
• Designed logos and 3D animations for several companies.
• Created computer art and freehand art for several companies.
1993 - 1995
Previous employment included graphic design positions for a magazine publishing company and
a furniture design company.
EDUCATION
Adobe Systems Inc San Jose, California
Miscellaneous Management Classes
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Integrated Project Systems (IPS), Saratoga, California
Planning & Managing Projects
1997
De Anza College, Cupertino, California
Film & Animation
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Universidad Catolica, Lima, Peru
B.A., Graphic Arts
Computer Sciences
Computer Programming
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Fluent in Spanish and English.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Invented the “Blobbies®” line of toys winner of several awards including “TOY OF THE YEAR
2006”.
Wrote and Illustrated 2 award winning picture books: “Pookie and Tushka find a little piano” and
“Here Come The Blobbies” winner of the “BOOK OF THE YEAR 2006” award.
Designed children’s software: “Icelands/Blobbieworld Adventure CD”.
Experienced in web development using CSS, DHTML, Javascript, PHP, MySQL.
Experienced in basic Mac Programming using Applescript and XCode.
Experienced in advanced Lingo and Actionscript programming for games and multimedia CDROM titles.
Experienced in software QA/QE
Experienced in traditional media including: watercolors, acrylics, inks, and pencils.
Experienced writing books and screenplays.
Experienced composing, playing, and editing music using synthesizers and computer software.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
