Photography by Giano Currie.

About

I'm John Cliff Alvarez, a Product Designer with over 10 years of diverse experience in visual and multimodal content creation. My background in illustration and graphic design allows me to deliver captivating and user-centered experiences, now enhanced by my expertise in generative AI and prompt engineering.

I have led art direction for major brands, including creating an interactive app for Wild Turkey that engaged event attendees with the brand's rich history and reimagining the 101 Bold Nights website with a fresh, dynamic visual design and improved information architecture.

My design philosophy focuses on user-centered principles, emphasizing accessibility, functionality, and ethical design. I’m also committed to exploring emerging technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Extended Reality (XR), and AI advancements to revolutionize digital interactions.

Outside of design, I’m dedicated to fitness and nutrition, enjoy exploring new cultures, and am deeply interested in the gaming and film industries. As a lifelong learner, I continually seek new skills and insights. When not immersed in design, I indulge in imaginative movies and thought-provoking books and am passionate about pursuing a career as a Character Designer, reflecting my profound love for drawing.

Experience

Product Designer Wild Turkey/Campari Group
December 2022 - Present

Senior Art Director VMLY&R
October 2019 - May 2023 (4+ years)

Graphic Designer Freelance/Full-time
June 2008 - Present (15+ years)

Illustrator/Concept Artist Freelance
January 2008 - Present (15+ year)

Expertise

  • UI/UX Product Design

  • Art Direction

  • Illustration

  • Graphic Design

  • Rapid Prototyping

  • User Flows

  • Brand Development

  • Logo Design

  • Prompt Engineering

  • Generative AI Tools

Certificates

Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud

Generative AI Fundamentals
from Google

Introduction to Responsible AI
from Google

Introduction to Large Language Models
from Google

Introduction to Generative AI
from Google

Google UX Design Specialization

Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs
from Google

Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites
from Google

Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma
from Google

Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts
from Google

Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
from Google

Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
from Google

Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate
from Google

Introduction to Generative AI
from Google

Introduction to Large Language Models
from Google

Introduction to Responsible AI
from Google

Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud from Google

Get In Touch

Drop me a line for collaboration on full-time jobs, freelance projects, or just to say hello.