Natalie Minguez is a multi-disciplinary artist and creative based in Orange County, California; recently graduated with a Bachelor of Fine arts in Graphic + Interactive Design.
MENTIONS + AWARDS:
Shoutout LA Artist Feature, “Meet
Natalie Minguez | Freelance Artist”
February 2023
LA Magazine Feature, “Gen Zine:
L.A. Teens and Twentysomethings
Are Breathing New Life into Indie
Publishing,” September 2020
Collaboration with Humain the
Brand published in British Vogue,
Spring 2020 Issue
Production Design Nomination for
“What’s Your Name?” Video, Orange
County Film Festival, April 2021
Nominee of Artist of the Year (2D
Design), Mention in OC Register,
March 2018
MEMBERSHIPS:
AIGA Member, 2023
National Society of Collegiate
Scholars, January 2019— August 2023
National Honors Society,
December 2014— May 2018
Arts Academy, Orange Lutheran
High School, May 2017— May 2018
SKILLS:
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Premiere Pro
After Effects
UX/UI Design
Canva
TouchDesigner
Processing/ Java
EDUCATION:
California State University, Fullerton, CA
August 2018— August 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic + Interactive Design
Orange Lutheran High School, Orange, CA
August 2014— May 2018
EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Graphic Designer,
2018— PRESENT
Graphic designer with expertise in illustration, animation, photography,
videography, video editing, and creative direction. Collaborations include
Atlantic Records, Better Days/ AWAL, Taxi Gauche, Forj, The Flenser, SAMM™,
and work featured in Ones To Watch, Bandsintown, Line of Best Fit, Ladygunn,
and The Honeypop. Completing a range of work including creative campaign
development, album artwork, logo design, merchandise design, music videos,
production assistance, press photography, and project direction.
Photographer, Alix Page Opening for Gracie Abrams’
“This Is What It Feels Like” North American Tour,
February 2022— March 2022
Photographer, videographer, and editor content for Alix Page’s debut tour,
opening for Gracie Abrams. Main tasks included photographing and filming
live shows and behind-the-scenes content, coloring photographs, and
organizing content for tour managers and artists.
Graphic Design + Social Media Intern, CGNA,
September 2020— June 2021
Created banners and graphic-based posts for CGNA social media pages.
Worked with the marketing director to plan content, schedule social posts,
and rollout plans. Independently created graphics for HVAC audience.
Lead Graphic Designer, Animator, + Production Designer,
Late Bloomer Media,
October 2020— August 2021
In-house designer, creating designs for music artists collaborating with
Late Bloomer Media. Involved in conceptualizing and creating set designs,
graphics, and animations for music videos and promotional content. Other
tasks include managing clients' budgets, purchasing props and items for
set decoration.