Jose Caballer
Bio
Growing up in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, Jose developed his visual acumen at an early age (he handcrafted a race track and cars out of river clay and cardboard shoe boxes). He quickly developed an appetite for entrepreneurism as well, selling Star-Wars replica space ships made out of chipboard, foam and paper to his 6th and 7th grade classmates (Darth Vader's Imperial Transport was his top seller). He figures that's why he gravitated to a career in digital media because of the blinking lights, sounds and visuals that it combines.
Throughout his career he's had the opportunity to collaborate with clients such as Sega, Microsoft, Wieden + Kennedy, WK Tokyo Lab, Sony Music, Warner Music, Art Center College of Design, Nike and Live Earth. While Jose is much more driven by results than awards, he's taken home his share of hardware too, including Art Directors Club Young Guns 2004, HOW Magazine's, Interactive Best of Show 2003, American Center for Design Web 100, and he has work in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
When he's not producing results for clients or running a contemporary art gallery called Bank that he co-owns, he spends his time dropping knowledge as a professor of digital media and design at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Here he provides students with an insider's look into the ever-changing methodologies that are used to create engaging digital experiences.
Jose is one of the most talented designers and project managers I have ever met. He is incredibly charistmatic and knowledgable to boot. A truly multi-talented individual. People like him don't come along too often and I would cherish the opportunity to work with him again.
-Craig Kanarick, Co-founder, Chairman, Razorfish
A sophisticated design sensibility and top-notch business strategy are two qualities rarely exhibited by the same person. Jose manages to juggle both with ease; it's one of the reasons why THE_GROOP approaches every project through these dual lenses of creativity and strategy.
-David Schwarz, Co-founder, Creative Director, Now-Serving
Over the last 6 years I have had the opportunity to collaborate with hundreds of creatives and business people, and still the one thing that excites me most is that moment when strategy & design are united in perfect harmony. Keeps me getting up in the morning.
Jose Caballer
