Michael Acosta
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Game Designer, Project Manager & Social Media creator
I’m Michael Acosta, a multidisciplinary creative and Technical Project Manager with more than 20 years of experience in graphic design, digital media, branding, web design, product design, textile design, game development, and UX/UI design.
My career has evolved from visual design into the intersection of creative technology, digital production, game development, real-time 3D, and project management. I bring both creative and technical perspectives to projects, helping teams turn ideas and complex requirements into engaging, practical, and successful digital experiences.
My technical experience includes Unreal Engine, UEFN, real-time 3D, game development, Agile project management, Jira, Confluence, digital production, web design, UX/UI, and multimedia. I also have experience coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, contractors, schedules, project deliverables, and stakeholders.
As a creative professional and project leader, I understand both sides of the production process—from developing the initial concept and visual identity to coordinating the people, technology, timelines, and deliverables required to bring a project to life.
What I Do:
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Technical Project Management
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Creative Project Management
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Game Development & Real-Time 3D
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Unreal Engine & UEFN
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Graphic & Digital Design
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UX/UI Design
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Web Design & Digital Experiences
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Brand Development & Brand Management
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Multimedia & Visual Content
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Product & Textile Design
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Agile Workflows & Cross-Functional Team Coordination
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Whether I'm managing a technical project, developing a brand, designing a digital experience, or working with a game-development team, my goal is the same: combine creativity, technology, and strategic thinking to deliver work that makes an impact.
Explore my portfolio to see examples of my work in graphic design, digital media, game development, UX/UI design, branding, real-time 3D, and technical project management.
Experience
2025-PRESENT Orlando FL
Visimir/ Arch VIs
Project Manager / Lead Technical Coordinator | January 2025 – August 2025
• Coordinated cross-functional teams working across technical, creative, and development disciplines.
• Managed daily project activities through Agile/Scrum-style workflows, including daily standups, task coordination, blocker identification, and
project-status communication.
• Utilized Jira and Confluence to manage project information, track work, maintain documentation, and communicate project status.
• Maintained project dashboards and monitored milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and technical blockers.
• Worked directly with technical teams to identify and resolve Unreal Engine development and production blockers.
• Coordinated issues involving Unreal Engine 5.4, UEFN, Pixel Streaming, Cesium tiles, and real-time 3D environments.
• Communicated project status, risks, schedule concerns, and technical issues to leadership and stakeholders.
• Helped maintain projects within established schedule and budget requirements.
• Served as a bridge between technical specialists, creative contributors, project leadership, and stakeholders.
2022- 2025 Orlando FL
Nano Guard Clean & Protect
Social Media Manager / Digital Marketing Specialist / Remediation Project Coordinator | 2022 – 2025
• Project managed remediation work by coordinating vendors, scheduling contractors, tracking project activities, and communicating
requirements and status to stakeholders.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams and external service providers to keep remediation projects organized and moving toward completion.
• Managed contractor schedules, vendor communications, project priorities, and operational dependencies.
• Managed social media strategy and multi-platform content campaigns.
• Created and scheduled digital content, graphics, and promotional materials.
• Executed and optimized Meta and Google advertising campaigns using analytics and performance data.
• Supported brand awareness, audience engagement, lead generation, and customer acquisition initiatives.
• Balanced project coordination, vendor management, marketing operations, and stakeholder communication across concurrent priorities.
2018-PRESENT Brooklyn NYC/ Orlando FL
Mad Love Hatters
MADLOVEHATTERS.COM
Lead Designer
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Marketing strategist (Google Ads, Meta Business)
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Brand logo (Photoshop, Illustrator)
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Website designer (Squarespace)
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Digital Asset
2011-PRESENT Brookyn NYC / Orlando FL
Focus Mixed Martial Arts
FOCUSAMA.COM
Founder / Owner / Operations & Marketing Manager | Present
• Manage business operations, strategic planning, scheduling, customer relationships, and project priorities.
• Implemented CRM, POS, payment, scheduling, and customer-management systems.
• Coordinate events, programs, community outreach, summer camps, vendors, and promotional initiatives.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, marketing assets, customer communications, and budgets.
• Develop digital marketing campaigns across Google, Meta, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Increased company revenue approximately 20% year over year through operational and marketing initiatives.
2006-2007 Brooklyn NYC
Steven Land
stevenland.com
FashionTextile Design
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Black Label Design (Phat Farm and Steve Harvey)
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Designed for woven, screen-printed, and hot-pressed (Photoshop, Illustrator)
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Marketing and Website design (Dreamweaver)
2005 Orlando, FL
Tetra Tech HAI
www.tetratech.com
Multimedia Design
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Presentation Design (B2B & B2C)
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Report Design
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Conceptualized and created trade show digital assets, including banners, flyers, posters, and presentations
Freelance 2003-2004 Orlando FL
Appleone Orlando, FL
Disney Event Group
Graphic Designer
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Reformatted park presentations for Epcot Events
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Upheld design standards
Albertson Corporation
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Graphic Designer
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Pre- press and post-press layout (Quark Express)
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Photo retouching (Photoshop)
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Brand Managment
2003 Orlando FL
CNL
CNL.com
CNL Corporate Communications / Brand Management.
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Branded corporate gifts, yearly reports, and email branding (Photoshop, Illustrator)
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Kept and established brand standards for all 28 companies under the CNL umbrella
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Developed website (Dreamweaver)
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Branded the 30th anniversary Gala
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Scheduled with vendors and coordinated design and delivery
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Upheld all brand standards for all 28 companies under the corporate umbrella
CONTACT
I am Michael Acosta, a seasoned graphic designer with a passion for creating compelling visual narratives. Reach out to me to discuss your design needs and let's collaborate to bring your vision to life.
michaelacostacreative@gmail.com
Tel: 646-515-5753
