Wesley Sosa
Visual & Brand Designer
With over 3+ years of in-house and agency experience in graphic design, marketing, and branding, I have worked on projects in the fields of travel and tourism, and student affairs.
Experience
Graphic Designer & Brand Manager
Visit Stockton - Jan 2022 - Present
Design Director
ASUCD Creative Media - Sep 2020 - Mar 2020
Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager
Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies - Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
Graphic Designer & UX Designer
Asian and Pacific Islander Retention Initiative - Nov 2019 - Sep 2020; Apr 2021 - Sep 2021
Identity Development Coordinator
BRIDGE: Pilipinx Outreach & Retention - Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
Awards
2024
Destinations International - 30 Under 30, Travel and Tourism Leader
International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards - Stockton Lantern Festival 2023
- Winner - Best New Festival
- Gold - Best Single Digital Ad
- Gold - Best Digital/Social Ad Series
- Gold - Best Promotional Photograph
- Gold - Best Printed Materials (Single-page)
- Silver - Instagram Site
- Bronze - Promotional Poster
2023
International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards - Stockton Flavor Fest 2023
- Silver - Grand Pinnacle Award
- Gold - Best Instagram Site
- Gold - Best Digital/Social Ad Series
- Gold - Best Promotional Photograph
- Gold - Best Hat
- Bronze - Single Newspaper Display Ad
- Bronze - T-Shirt Design
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards - Fantastic 4 Stockton Campaign 2023
- Silver - Integrated Campaign:Reputation Management
City Nation Place - Stockton Flavor Fest 2022
- Semifinalist - Best Placemaking Initiative
2022
International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards - Stockton Flavor Fest 2022
- Winner - Best New Festival