José Suaste

Associate Creative Director

JoséSuaste

Dallas, TX

I am an energetic, hardworking professional who thrives in an open-minded environment. I offer almost a decade of experience in the Hispanic Market but consider myself an American. With parents from Mexico and a mind shaped in the States, I feel I can contribute to any side of the advertising world.

I speak both English and Spanish fluently and have worked on several blue chip clients in my career. I love to problem solve on a project from the concept stages to completion and I really pride myself on my presentation skills. I'm a performer at heart. My philosophy is simple: Positive creative partnerships, lead to successful results.


214-734-4629 mobile
214-259-8073 office

Experience

  • Associate Creative DIrector
    Dallas
    Jun 2009 - Present
    Dieste

    I have worked on branding campaigns for many national brands for the Hispanic Market in the United States. The thrill of the job comes from working in creative group sessions and building strategic approaches for advertising in a budding market. The market is changing and all of the rules with it and the most exciting part of the job is yet to come as we enter the digital age.

    I've had the opportunity to work on almost every brand Dieste has had at one point or another including but not limited to Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Bud Light, Southwest Airlines, Nissan, Infiniti, Taco Bell, Doritos, Dallas Cowboys, Tabasco, Washington Mutual, HBO, and Nationwide Insurance.

  • Head Creative
    Dallas
    May 2008 - Jun 2009
    Fury Fellowship

    Fury Fellowship was created with the belief that a new way of doing business within the graphic arts/advertising world was needed. The idea is simple... if you have a problem, let us try to solve it.

    A problem could be a lack of identity, slow sales, lack of awareness, lack of progress within your product, or just a lack of knowledge of all the available materials you can use and exploit for you product, business, brand, or idea. This is where we come in. The Fury fellowship is a collection of artists, designers, illustrators, photographers, that work together to solve any problem you come across.

    At Fury Fellowship we strive to bring a collection of people who specialize in an integrated approach. That means, we’re media neutral. We won’t tell you to do TV when you really need a link on youtube of a short film or print ad in your local neighborhood publication. We do whatever is best for your particular brand and or business. We can help you capitalize on your market.

    Everything is changing. We will always change, and you should as well.

  • Associate Creative Director
    Dallas, TX
    Jan 2001 - May 2008
    Dieste

    Worked on branding campaigns for many national brands for the Hispanic Market in the United States. I was able to work my way up from a Jr. Art Director to Associate Creative Director and became a key figure in new business initiatives, market trends and oversaw a team of 4 to 6 rotating coworkers. My job consisted of TV, Radio and Print.

Education

  • Wed Design & Interactive Media
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Jun 2009 - Present
    Art Institute of Pittsburgh

    I returned to school to capitalize on the booming interactive AD market to fully understand the capabilities of the online environment. All courses are online since I don't have the luxury of attending class physically due to my work schedule. I have taken courses in Mutlimedia Authoring and Dreamweaver. I hope to graduate with an Associates degree in the Spring of 2011.

  • Communication Design/Art Direction
    Denton, TX
    Aug 1995 - Dec 2000
    University of North Texas

    Undergraduate Degree in Communication Design/Art Direction. The program focused on developing conceptual and design skills.

    Nominated for Best Portfolio in my graduating class.
    Selected for the Dean's List in the Art Dept every year eligible.

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  • Recognition

    Over a span of 8 years I have been honored with 52 national and international awards for creativity from some of the most prestigious and respected committees in the field.

    Some awards include:
    (details available upon request)

    New York Festivals
    Cannes Short List
    FIAP
    Festival del Caribe
    Addys