Maria Jose Gonzalez Calcaneo
Maria Jose Gonzalez Calcaneo
Designer / Art Director
Los Angeles, CA
www.mariacalcaneo.com
instagram @badgalmariri
WHAT DO YOU DO?
“I am trained as an advertising art director but have been working as a graphic designer for the past years.”
WHAT STEPS DID YOU TAKE TO GET TO WHERE YOU ARE NOW?
I went to advertising school until 2018 and then got a branding internship at Sephora headquarters in San Francisco and then another when I moved to Los Angeles at Girlboss Inc.
How do you stand out in your field?
I bring great energy to the table and to any team, I am a respectful and dedicated worker.
WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON RIGHT NOW?
After finishing at Girlboss I have three freelance clients who I am helping with re-branding and a printed photo book.
WHAT'S YOUR STYLE/PERSPECTIVE/TASTE? DO YOU HAVE A PROJECT THAT REPRESENTS THIS?
I think I am very eclectic, I have a passion for art and design history and I feel like that influences my work a lot, I always try to trace back to where things come from. I am still developing a personal style. I think my portfolio speaks to where I want to move towards.
WE ARE ALL SLASHIES WITH MULTIPLE SKILLS, WHICH ONE DO YOU WISH YOU COULD DO MORE OFTEN?
I love editorial, branding and the beauty industry.
WHAT IS FRUSTRATING YOU RIGHT NOW?
I am learning how to be a freelancer and stay alive doing it, you know how it is!
IF YOU COULD HIRE SOMEONE FOR $20/HR, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE THEM DO TO MAKE YOUR DAY EASIER?
Keep me healthy! (feed me, walk me, time my working hours lol)
LET'S BRING OUT THE TIME MACHINE. WHAT DO YOU WISH YOU COULD HAVE TOLD YOURSELF, WHEN, AND WHY?
I wish someone would have told me to get a job and learn what I loved before choosing a career.
IF YOU COULD TALK TO AN EXPERT TO GAIN MORE INSIGHT ON SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE ABOUT?
The psychology of visual arts.
WHAT KIND OF OPPORTUNITIES/PROJECTS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Looking for clients and collaborations to expand my portfolio.
DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL JOB/CLIENT/COLLABORATION.
Politeness and respect are key, appreciating each others time.
WHAT IS YOUR HOURLY RATE, RETAINER, OR SALARY RANGE?
I have been doing $25 an hour so far.
HOW SHOULD SOMEONE APPROACH YOU ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER?
I would say and email always works great and a description of your needs, budget and inspiration.
HOW DO YOU STAY CREATIVE?
i do lots of pinterest, behance, dribble, awwwards.com, and many magazines.
This member profile was originally published in December 2019.