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Edwin Acuna

TUSTIN,CA

Summary

I’m a creative director and former Cofounder. with hands-on experience in every aspect of running a streetwear brand. From day one, I built the brand’s identity and direction, creating bold, visually-driven designs that speak to urban culture and style. as former owner of the company I was responsible for designing graphics, developing products, managing marketing, and growing the brand’s presence. I worked closely with manufacturers and vendors, ensuring quality control while keeping the designs fresh and relevant to the culture. My background also includes building social media campaigns, collaborating with influencers, and scaling the business from the ground up. I’ve got a deep understanding of street culture and a passion for crafting authentic, innovative work that resonates with the community.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Owner / Creative Director /Lead Graphic Designer

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01.2016 - 12.2024
  • Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
  • Elevated company reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content.
  • Directed and supervised team of designers to create award-winning visual media campaigns.
  • Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School
05-2011

Skills

  • Social media strategy
  • Visual storytelling
  • Strategic thinking
  • Communications strategies
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe illustrator
  • Adobe lightroom

Accomplishments

  • Lakai Footwear Collaborations: Successfully designed two limited-edition shoe collaborations with Lakai Footwear, working closely with their team on both the product design and the campaign strategy. I handled everything from conceptualizing the designs to executing the marketing campaigns, driving both sales and brand engagement within the skate and streetwear communities.
  • X-Large Collaboration (Japan): Led a high-profile collaboration with X-Large, one of the most iconic streetwear brands in Japan. I was responsible for the visual branding, design concepts, and marketing strategies, including online and in-store campaigns that were featured globally. The collaboration was a massive success, receiving widespread attention and strengthening my brand’s international presence.
  • Luis Mora's "Glow" Skate Film: Developed the full visual branding and marketing campaign for YouTuber and pro skater Luis Mora’s full-length skate film Glow. I conceptualized the overall aesthetic and promotional assets, from posters to video teasers, and played a key role in executing a marketing plan that garnered significant attention across social media, skateboarding platforms, and influencers. The film was featured across major skateboarding media, amplifying the film’s reach and exposure.

Timeline

Co-Owner / Creative Director /Lead Graphic Designer

Erased Project
01.2016 - 12.2024

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School
Edwin Acuna