I am a visual storyteller with a 15-year pedigree in bridging the gap between artistic vision and the technical execution of brand identities. My career spans public art, advertising, tech, and media, specializing in the stewardship of high-value intellectual property through elite illustration and design.

Experience

Sam Rodriguez ArtFounder & Creative Lead

2013 — Now

San Jose, California, United States

Principal Artist & Visual Strategist

Providing high-level visual development and "engineering of visual equity" for global brands including Adobe, Google, Samsung, and Puma.

Executing large-scale murals and visual systems that bridge the gap between technical corporate requirements and street-level authenticity.

Partnering with global stakeholders (Microsoft, LinkedIn, Under Armour) to navigate complex brand needs without losing artistic integrity.

Rhymesayers EntertainmentProduct & Asset Designer

2026 — Now

Architecting multi-dimensional visual systems and topography-driven design frameworks for the Rhymesayers and MF DOOM legacy estates.

Translating high-level executive vision into technical product architecture and premium packaging systems for 2026 legacy releases.

Synthesizing creative direction and executive intent to streamline decision-making pipelines between creative and leadership teams.

Los Angeles TimesContributing Illustrator

2023 — 2024

United States

Editorial Illustration for LAT Digital Enterprises.

The New YorkerContributing Illustrator

2021 — 2023

Editorial Illustrations for Online and Print.

California College of the ArtsProfessor

2022 — 2023

San Francisco, California, United States

Professor at the California College of the Arts Illustration Department.

Education

California College of the Arts

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Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA

Experience