“Portfolios don’t matter. You hire the person, not the portfolio. Your portfolio demonstrates what you already know, not your potential for learning, adapting and growing.”
ABOUT
Possessing 15 years of experience in graphic design, lifestyle based apparel design, apparel technical design, product development, and brand marketing.
Adrian Garcia is a well-rounded and multi-faceted leader and a creative professional who has an extensive background in licensed design, generic design, mainline design, activewear design, accessories design and SMU design. Adrian is very comfortable with balancing a consistent workload while consistently thinking outside the box to create fresh new concepts and innovate consumer products. His attention to details, excellent planning and organizational skills, strong analytical mindset, strives under pressure, and successful at independently executing various projects within confined deadlines makes him a fun person to work with. He runs around with ambiguity, and enjoys collaborations and not afraid to speak up with creative ideas within the organization/company.
Adrian have built a career in a variety of roles and industries; either for a big or small companies where he was not just the designer but also an apparel design director, creative director, owning his own brand and also a marketing guru. He's not only used to wearing many hats, he sincerely admire it; he thrive in an environment where organization/company, and teamwork are involve.
LICENSED APPAREL DESIGN
MEN’S APPAREL DESIGN
WOMEN’S APPAREL DESIGN
ACCESSORIES DESIGN
KIDS APPAREL DESIGN
TECHNICAL DESIGN AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
BRAND DESIGN
CONTACT
Cell: (714) 343-3599
Email: adrian@focalsonly.com
CREATIVE SERVICES
Graphic Design
Apparel Design
Apparel Technical Design
Accessories Design, Development, & Packaging Design
Product Development (Trims)
Cut & Sew (Trims) Design & Development
Brand Development
Concept Development
Logo Development
Merchandising Design
Collateral Design
Visual Merchandising
Research & Analytics
Strategic Planning & Research
Social Media Strategy & Execution
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Lightroom
Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
Leadership & People Skills
Pricing and Planning
Product Management
Inventory Control
EDUCATION & HONORS
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA - OC
Bachelor’s of Science in Graphic & Web Design (2013-2016)
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA - OC
Deans Honor Roll (2014-2016) / GPA: 3.8
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THE WALT DISNEY CO.
Cast Member of the Month - Disney Live Entertainment (November 2018)
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
Outstanding Overall Student in Visual Communication (2011-2012)
LANGUAGES
English - Native or bilingual proficiency
Tagalog - Native or bilingual proficiency
WHY I DO, WHAT I DO
“I am pleased to recommend Adrian Garcia. During my time with him, he brought a consistently positive attitude that truly uplifted our workplace. His enthusiasm for design and collaboration was infectious, making him a pleasure to work with. His creativity and willingness to learn set him apart. Adrian approached each project with an open mind, often seeking feedback and exploring new ideas. This adaptability not only contributed to his growth but also fostered a collaborative environment within our team. Adrian has a unique ability to connect with colleagues and clients alike, creating a harmonious atmosphere that encouraged teamwork and innovation. I have no doubt that his positive spirit and eagerness to improve will be a valuable asset to any organization” - JO
“I am more than happy to recommend Adrian. Adrian is a truly dedicated creative designer in all his endeavors. I’ve had the honor to work with Adrian for a few years and he holds a high standard of leadership skills, problem solving ability, accuracy and speed in the art/graphic department of the apparel manufacturing world. Adrian is a man of integrity, his commitment, expertise and creativity has never failed to impress me – both as a graphic designer and an individual.” - KM
“I'm writing this letter of recommendation for Adrian Garcia. In my time at Civil, Adrian managed me as a graphic designer tech. My first industry job, where he took me under his wing and closely managed my workload. Adrian showed me what my first example of what true professional is like, under him we streamlined the companies systems of delivery as well as delivered on clients request. Generating many select and commits with multiple buyers, which increased company profits for our private label department. If I must leave you with one thing it is that Adrian is a true asset in any companies design team.” - MM
"What I see and understand with Adrian is that his undeniable need to inspire and motivate others. Whether it’s through his intense, yet humbling and motivational one on one conversations, that goofy laugh of his or just living fearless in the moment... he has that gift that lifts people to new heights. I mean, I type this while I’m in Flagstaff, AZ because we had such a powerful and meaningful conversation. It literally saved and changed my life. And now I have and see opportunities I never knew possible. All because of him I believed in the human spirit and that we’re stronger when we’re serving to our fullest potential and living our life with purpose. That’s all the difference it takes." - AS
"Adrian is driven by the desire to see others achieve. Because of his caring heart, he is always reading and listening to things that will allow him to gain more insight into the human psyche. As he gains more wisdom, he wants to share. He understands everyone is significant and he does his part to help them recognize it. It is an incredible characteristic and I am honored to have him in my life. Continue to enjoy the journey." - RSM
“Adrian is a man of many talents, most would be surprised if they knew what his days looked like! Humble, kind, funny and outgoing. Someone I trust, who is consistent in his efforts and dedicated to self-improvement. His actions alone will prove that he is a man of his word, a natural born leader. Someone I am happy to call my friend.” - KM
"Adrian is everything but the status quo. Adrian is the person that doesn’t think about how the things are, but rather how they could be. He’s a life long learner, looking to learn about things bigger than himself. Striving to be enlightened while taking others with him on the path to enlightenment. What I love about him most is his positivity and his encouragement for you to be the best person you can be." - AM
“Adrian comes to work with a smile on his face, he is one of the humblest I have met at his age. He has inspired me with his motivational quotes and advice that has helped me regain my confidence as an individual after having taken one of the lowest blows in my life that left me discombobulated not knowing what to do next with my life. He is a top notched worker and we are very fortunate to have him. Adrian may need to consider working on a more permanent placement in the company as I feel his skills can benefit other areas and departments of that nature so to maybe explore that further. He can teach others if he is to be in a lead position of sorts. I feel he could benefit the operation greatly helping out our current leads with his input and insight.” - BZ
Adrian has a strong work ethic that I see all the time when we work together at Disneyland. Not only does he accomplish his duties, but he will also step up to provide additional help to others when they are behind or are short-handed. He always brings a positive attitude to work that is infectious and it makes it a joy to work with him. His strong leadership qualities makes him an excellent trainer in the different roles in Disneyland’s Parade Support Team. He has a thorough knowledge of all the roles within the department and is my go-to guy when I need information on what to do when I am not familiar with the role. Adrian is one of a few cast members that I look forward to in working with when I see the daily cast member line-up posted. - HJ
"Adrian is an exceptional individual, student, artist and a professional. I would strongly recommend Adrian to anyone, not only because of his amazing creative talents, but also because of his drive, dedication and his passion for graphic design and his career. He has an innate entrepreneurial spirit and he is willing to work hard to achieve his goals that he sets for himself. I have had the pleasure of meeting him and helping him as his admissions advisor and I was thoroughly impressed by his professionalism and his hard work ethic. As a student on campus, he is a social butterfly and I see him often inspiring those around him just by his interaction with others and the way that he shows his passion for what he loves to do. I am truly excited to see all the great things he will achieve with his career and otherwise!" - YC
“Adrian is young and confident. He strives on a daily basis to be the best person he can be. He enjoys helping people and it seems that everyone in the company knows and respects him as a leader. He understands people and how to build bridges. He likes being part of the solution and gives his attention to the things he can fix. HE HAS NO TIME FOR NEGATIVITY.” - MD