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Cesar Magana

@cesarmagana

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Experienced leader in project management, operations, and design with creative, strategic skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters creativity and collaboration, allowing me to contribute to innovative design projects while growing professionally.

Currently, I serve as the Lead Product Designer at Outdoor Cap Company, where I manage customer requirements and direct cross-functional teams to deliver high-profile projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and am committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that every design project I undertake aligns with both client expectations and market trends.

Brands I’ve had the pleasure of working with include:

Walmart, Mattell, Warner Bros, Coca-Cola, Viacom, Bass Pro Shops, Target, DC, MLB, Ford, Buc-Ees, Crunchy-Roll, & more!

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Product Designer

Current

Outdoor Cap Company & JUNK Brands

Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)

As Lead Product Designer, managed customer needs and designed apparel and merchandising for top US retailers. Led cross-functional teams and contributed to achieving Sales Network of the Year in 2023 and 2024.

Product Design Trend Analysis Wireframing Prototyping Team Collaboration Project Management

Current

Contract Illustrator and Designer

Current

Self Employed

May 2014 - Present (11 years 1 month)

Collaborated with clients to create digital illustrations and graphic designs. Managed project specifications and deadlines while ensuring alignment with client needs.

Graphic Design Project Management Art Direction Communication Problem Solving Adobe Creative Suite Teamwork

Designer 1 - 2

Outdoor Cap Company & JUNK Brands

Jan 2021 - Jul 2024 (3 years 6 months)

Coordinated production of graphic materials and collaborated with Lead Designers to create final layouts for marketing and apparel design. Analyzed customer feedback for design improvements.

Graphic Design Customer Feedback Analysis Layout Design Team Collaboration Project Management Marketing Design Communication Problem Solving

Production Designer

Outdoor Cap Company & JUNK Brands

Jul 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Managed multiple design projects from concept to completion, preparing production-ready artwork and editing designs according to specifications. Operated in a high-tempo design environment.

Project Management Editing Design Concepts Time Management Team Collaboration Production Design Communication Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Associate of Arts, Graphic Design

2016 - 2020

Grade: Honors

Activities and societies: College Art Club President 2018-2020, College Art Club Treasurer 2016

Completed an Associate of Arts degree with a focus on Graphic Design. Actively participated in the College Art Club, serving as President from 2018 to 2020 and Treasurer in 2016. Awarded Honors for academic excellence.