About

Los Angeles based artist Alex C Valens is a creative professional who has worked with a variety of major brands and a wide range of celebrity clientele which has shaped his ability to adapt quickly, think creatively and work effectively as part of a team or on his own.

Originally from Manhattan, New York, straight from high school he attended the Academy of University in San Francisco. Upon completion of his BFA in Fine Arts with a major in Illustration and Graphic Design, he worked as Head of Design, concept illustrator and graphic designer for high-end labels, as well as other brands and agencies for several years before pursuing freelance graphic design & illustration full time.

Alex is currently living and working out of Greater Los Angeles, California.

Clientele

NYC Fashion Week, M.A.O.PR, National Geographic, CocaCola, POKE London, MTV, I-Magazine, Ellen Von Unwerth, Girls Aloud, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Tyra Banks, Nicole Kidman, Courtney Love, House of Malakai, Bucherer Diamonds, Valence Vs Modulo, Buddhist Punk, House of the Gods for Rihanna, Live Nation, U2, Jay-Z, Coldplay, and Depeche Mode. among others.

SKILLS

  • Graphic Design / Illustration

  • Traditional Hand-drawing and Painting expertise

  • Screen Printing on Apparel

  • Screen Print Factory experience

  • Knowledge of 4 color process

  • Knowledge of RGB spot separations

  • Creating Digital Experiences

  • Project Management

  • Strategic planning and co-ordination

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Project development and design

  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams

  • Marketing / Research

  • Set & meet evolving deadlines

  • Messaging / Editing

  • Creative Direction

  • Team Leadership

  • Creative Problem Solving

  • Client Logo design & Typography

  • UX/UI Design

  • Branding

  • Applications, presentation skills and Participatory Design

INTERESTS

  • Upgrading my Mac and design tools.

  • Upgrading my traditional art supplies & tools.

  • Collecting & Researching artistic inspiration.

  • Traveling and adventuring with my partner.

  • Daily Strength Training and Exercise at the gym.

  • Endlessly pursuing new music. These days I hop from cloud rap, trap, hip hop to witch-house, folk, & rock n roll. Got a suggestion? I love those.

  • Meditation, Yoga, Buddhism, and spiritual texts.

  • Participating in Charity events.