# Brian Castaneda

> Graphic Design | UX Design | Brand | Signage and wayfinding | Owner Luxlite LEDs

Location: San Jose, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/briancastaneda

With 18 years of graphic design experience, this talented design thinker possesses a passion for creating compelling design solutions across diverse media platforms. The primary objective is to meet company brand objectives and elevate consumer experiences. Seeking positions as a Graphic Designer, User
Experience Designer, Graphics and Signage Program Manager or Wayfinding Designer.

## Work Experience
### Print and Graphic Designer @ Inter IKEA Group
Jan 2025 – Present | East Palo Alto, California, United States

### Owner - Operator @ Luxlite LEDs
Jan 2023 – Present | San Jose, California, United States
-Lead graphic designer, fabricator
-Custom LED Neon sign design and manufacturing.
-Consulting with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
-Identifying and investing in essential materials.
-Executing fabrication of bespoke LED neon lights.

### Wayfinding Consultant @ Acrylicize
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | London Area, United Kingdom
Under NDA for client,
-Specializing in designing and implementing effective navigational systems to guide people through various environments.

-Ensure that clients can easily and efficiently navigate complex spaces by creating intuitive signage, maps, and other informational elements. 

-Developing wayfinding strategies, considering user needs, spatial orientation, and cognitive psychology.

### Graphic Design Print Manager @ Bayprint Solutions
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Jose, California, United States
-Coordinating print jobs, and managing sign fabrication and graphics installation at Tesla.
-Designing signage, murals, vinyl wraps, and labels for corporate and small businesses.
-Increasing overall company profitability by identifying and implementing cost-saving measures in the
production process.

### Wayfinding Graphic Designer with Tesla Workplace Design @ Tesla
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Fremont, California, United States
-Creating visually appealing and functional interior/exterior building signage and wayfinding solutions
for Tesla.
-Managing simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion of deliverables, and maintaining
high-quality standards.
-Working with cross-functional teams to achieve uniform branding and messaging in all company
materials.

### Graphic Designer @ FASTSIGNS®
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Campbell, California, United States
-Setting up design files for printing and operating printing equipment.
-Responsible for ensuring that design files were prepared for printing and having the knowledge to run the printing equipment. 
-Valuable skills and knowledge that I applied to future roles

### Graphic Designer @ Corporate Sign Systems
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Santa Clara
Designed corporate building interior signage, monument, wayfinding, directory, ADA code signage,
including building identification, parking garage signage, and environmental graphics.

### Graphics Production Manager @ SpeedPro Imaging of SF Peninsula
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Carlos, California, United States
-Created visually appealing designs for various print materials, including brochures, banners, and signs as a B2B print vendor.
-Leveraged 10 years of sign expertise to drive business expansion and boost sales.
-Supervised and executed the installation process for vehicle wrap designs and environmental graphics.

### Print and Graphics Specialist @ Blueprint Studios
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | South San Francisco
-Created and executed visually appealing environmental graphics for a wide range of events, trade shows, and conventions.
-Utilized expertise in operating large format printers and executing tasks with precision using flatbed
cutting equipment.
-Achieved successful results through extensive experience as a graphic installer.

### UX/UI design, student at BLOC.io Online bootcamp @ Bloc
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area
-8 Month UX UI Bootcamp
-Created UX and UI projects for personal portfolio, 
-Mentorship program.

### Graphic Designer / Prepress @ Etched Media Corporation
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Campbell
-Designed files for screen printed decals for tech industry business. 
-Prepress for film and screen printing, pad printing, etching, engraving, laser engraving and cutting, custom signage.

### Project Manager / Estimator @ Riot Creative Imaging
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Santa Clara
-Visited project work sites in need of signage, clarified the scope of work, and prepared cost estimates and proposals.
-Proactively identified issues that could lead to problems and facilitated their solutions.
-Provided client interface and ensured client satisfaction on time.
-Managed and contacted vendors and scheduled installers.

### Graphic Design Production Manager @ FASTSIGNS®
Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | Redwood City
-Delegating responsibilities, organizing and setting expectations for deadlines. 
-Managing and training production team members. 
-Scheduling outside installations. 
-Consulting clients with signage needs. 
-Concept development for projects. 
-Logistics and custom fabrication of signs. 
-Preparing pre-press files for Onyx Rip. 
-Printing to large format printer/ plotter. Adobe CC - Onyx Poster Shop RIP - Composer

### Graphic Design and Production Artist @ FASTSIGNS®
Jan 2008 – Jan 2013 | Rancho Cordova, CA
-Responsible for design and implementation of signage for small and large businesses. 
-Graphic design, develop architectural technical drawings, CAM engraving on Gravograph system. 
-Designed car vinyl wraps. 
-Manage file organization. 
-Consult clients with design ideas. 
-Manage large format printer and plotter. 
-Customer service.

### Graphic Designer @ VSP
Jan 2007 – Jan 2007 | Rancho Cordova
-Vision Service Plan (VSP) rebranding team.
-Developed internal design collateral while managing file organization using Adobe bridge. 
-Designed VSP sponsored NASCAR program booklet for NASCAR event.


## Education
### UX/UI Design Fundamentals - bloc.io in User Experience and User Interface Design
Bloc

### Bachelor of Science (BS) in Graphic Design
California State University-Sacramento

### Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design
California College of the Arts


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bricasta

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Last updated: 2026-04-13