Vario Etes
Experienced Graphic / Web Designer
Paramaribo, Suriname | - |- Skype ID: etesvario www.linkedin.com/in/varioetes/
Objective
Core Qualifications
Seeking a position where I can contribute by using my advanced skills in graphic
design and creativity to produce a unique and quality product.
Summary
I have been a graphic designer for the past 10 years, working on staff for commercial
agencies serving the entertainment and media fields, as well as running my own small
design studio; PIXXEL STUDIO.
My abilities and experience are far-ranging. I have all the necessary skills to see a given
project from first idea through conceptual development and design to final product. I
am comfortable with Mac OSX as well as Windows. In addition, I have in-depth
knowledge about almost all top designing software.
Good communication and listening skills are paramount for a graphic designer, and I
excel in both verbal and written communication. I am a team player to the core, but
am also at complete ease when working alone. I strongly believe in offering practical,
cost-effective solutions and complete adherence to clients’ recommendations. My
focus is on developing solutions that are visually appealing and in consonance with the
vision and values.
2015 - Present
In 2015 I launched PIXXEL Studio in Suriname, together with two other close friends, with the
aim to be a freelance business, the concept was to be together in Business, but in the creative
side each of us can work in our style, having much more control over our own time, lifestyle and
choose the projects and clients to work with. Now working on several project, with local as well
as international clients, i do project management and as a team lead i manage the studio and
in some busy moment i get hand on doing the task, whether its designing or coding. My key
duties and responsibilities include:
Meeting clients to discuss the objectives and projects requirements
Understanding the client’s needs and developing suitable concepts
Estimating the amount of time needed to complete projects
Designing different types of illustrations and layouts as per brand guidelines
Produce excellent visual solutions
Working alone or as part of a team as per the requirements of the project
Lead Designer, Visual Editor, Web designer
Spang Makandra N.V.
Technical Skills
Graphic Design
PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR, INDESIGN,
COREL DRAW
Web Design, Development
Work Experience
Team Leader, Project manager, Graphic Designer
PIXXEL STUDIO
Logo, Branding Identity
UI/UX and Web Design
Animation, Illustration
Graphic Arts Technology
Digital and Traditional
Photography
Web Development & Management
Digital Media
Marketing and Advertising
Project Management
Staff Development and Leadership
2012 - 2015
Responsible for Designing and Editing Visuals for Advertising Campaigns, Print and Web, as
well for Social Media, working closely with clients, understand their needs and convert
them into stunning designs.
Work closely with the Development Team in UX and UI Design for mobile App and Web
based application.
Collaborate and being an active team player, understanding and managing lean project,
using Kanban board and web based Creative project management software.
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HTML, CSS, PHP, JAVA, WORDPRESS,
JOOMLA, OPENCART
Motion design
AFTER EFFECT, PREMIER, FINAL CUT,
ADOBE ANIMATE, FLASH
Operating System
MAC OS X, WINDOWS
Languages
French
FLUENT
English
FLUENT
Dutch
SPOKEN
Creole
FLUENT
Social Media Manager, Photographer - CONTRACT
Consulate of the Republic of Haiti in Suriname
2013 - 2014
Manage the social media presence of the Consulate of the Republic of Haiti in Suriname,
update in maintain all social media account, daily posting facts and news about Haiti
Official photographer for the Consulate at the Carifesta of 2013 In Suriname
Graphic Designer - CONTRACT
Jobpaw.com
2011 - 2012
Design Animated GIF, Advertising banners, Newsletter and Infographics
Graphic Designer, Webmaster
Ministry of Tourism of Haiti
2009 - 2012
Responsible for designing the promotional items, such as banner, stickers, brochures, event
invitations and Newsletter
As Webmaster I built two websites for the Ministry, one as promotional website and the
other as Institutional website to share news related to the Ministry.
Update and maintain both websites, add contents and security check.
Education
Business Administration
2015 - 2019
Ashworth College
Business Administration and Management, General
Associate Degree Computer Science
2009 - 2012
CANADO Technical School
Programming
Associate’s Degree
Technical School Franco-Pollini - Salesien des Don Bosco
2004 - 2006
Electrical Engineering
Portfolio
I specialize in logo design, branding, web design and offer design services to
businesses of all sizes around the world, ultimately improving their bottom line by
crafting creative solutions to their business problems.
Logo Design for DAVENI
Heavenly Logo Design
Windows Sticker Design
Photobook design
Social Media Design for Sra…Web Development Taxi Cen…
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