1. Thomas Talavera Karslake
Digital graphic designer
www.thomastalavera.com
enquires@thomastalavera.com
Skills
Programming languages: CSS3, HTML5, JQuery, PHP
Software: Adobe suite, WordPress,Maya, 3ds Max, Office
Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Native), French (Conversational)
Education
Digital Design University: Bachelor of digital graphic design
Awards: Honorific mention for attaining the highest over-all grade of my generation
Certifications: Advanced WordPress with PHP programming
Profile
I'm a digital graphic designer,with passion for solving problems through a function driven and creative approach .I specialize in
creating intelligent brands and carefully crafted digital experiences. I’m ambitiously driven to deliver pixel perfect projects with
the highest degree of professionalism, creativity and attention to detail. I enjoy working in a studio environment were team
collaboration is key to success.
Employment
Digital designer
Medicine Man
November 2013-Present / London
Medicine Man has allowed me to work with many high profile companies, such as BBC, Lovell, McNicholas and Compass Group
in large scale design projects. Since joining Medicine Man I’ve enriched their digital offer by creating interactive 3d renders,
designing and programming websites with different platforms and technologies,producing audio visual content,designing
immersive digital applications, implementing content management systemtraining sessions and deploying digital marketing
campaigns for many of their key clients. My role is also focused around creating rich brand identities and bringing them to life
across diverse platforms.
Freelance design consultant
Quipro Software Solutions
January 2013- Present / London
After creating a successfuland recognizable identity for Quipro it has been my job to safeguard all design aspects for the company
and give creative direction to new materials. I designed,programed and launched the company’s website and created promotional
materials. I act as a design consultant whenevernew materials need to be created.
Freelance Designer
Thomas Talavera
August 2010-Present

2. I’ve developed a wide portfolio of work that touches many design disciplines, focusing mainly on the digital front. It has given me
valuable insight into pitching projects, account handling, timekeeping and developing client relationships. My business is mainly
focused on web development and offers hosting,consulting and training services.Some of my main clients include: TEDx,
Skibug, Montés,Quipro Software Solutions, SEJ (Department of education of Jalisco), Mettletest, University of Advanced
Technologies and Wimberley Glassworks.
Editorial designer
Game Production Magazine
August 2009- October 2011 / Guadalajara
This job introduced me to editorial publications, it was a fast paced environment where timing was the key to success. Iquickly
became a key player within the magazine’s team and directed a team of designers and writers to ensure all articles met high
quality standards.I also assisted in the structure of the issue, wrote and designed articles, took pictures and prepared the magazine
for print. Since I entered the magazine, it quickly grew from a small publication to being distributed across many big cities in
Mexico and having big commercial backers such as PlayStation.
Junior graphic designer
Lava Studio
September 2010-October 2011 / Guadalajara
As a junior designerI worked with the creative director in order to generate content for a wide portfolio of clients. Working from
home reinforced my timekeeping skills and taught me to follow succinct design directions and interpret short instructions in a fast
paced environment. My key responsibilities included designing web layouts,editing photographs,animating banners,creating
illustrations and creating diverse marketing materials.
Graphic designer
Digital Design University
August 2009- March 2012 / Guadalajara
I decided to start working for my university in order to gain industry insight and develop my design skills. I worked with the
design team in order to create advertising material, maintain the university’s website, generate signage materials and create video
tutorials for the universities TV channel. Other responsibilities included teaching 3d modelling and photography to prospective
university students.
Featured web projects
www.quantonemusic.com
www.urbanmoves.com
www.wheldons.co.uk
www.sourcedesignservices.co.uk