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.