Experienced Graphic Designer

**Hard Skills:**

- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)

- Figma & Sketch

- UI/UX Design Principles

- Typography & Color Theory

- Branding & Visual Identity

- Motion Graphics & Animations

- Prototyping & Wireframing

- HTML & CSS Basics

**Soft Skills:**

- Creative Problem Solving

- Effective Communication

- Client Collaboration & Presentation

- Time Management & Multitasking

- Adaptability to Feedback

- Leadership & Mentorship

*Senior Graphic Designer*

**Innovate Digital Agency**, New York, NY

June 2022 – Present

- Led the creative development of branding campaigns for Fortune 500 clients, increasing client engagement metrics by 30%.

- Managed a team of 4 junior designers, fostering a collaborative environment to ensure timely delivery of projects.

- Developed interactive prototypes and motion graphics for web and social media platforms, surpassing performance benchmarks.

- Collaborated with UX/UI teams to redesign the agency's flagship product interface, resulting in a 25% boost in user retention.

*Graphic Designer*

**Creative Solutions Studio**, San Francisco, CA

August 2018 – May 2022

- Designed visual assets for multi-platform marketing campaigns, including digital ads, print collateral, and packaging.

- Spearheaded a rebranding initiative that refreshed the client’s brand identity, leading to a 40% increase in brand recognition.

- Created engaging infographics and data visualizations to communicate complex information effectively.

- Conducted client presentations and incorporated feedback to refine design concepts, ensuring alignment with brand goals.

*Junior Graphic Designer*

**BrightWave Design**, Los Angeles, CA

July 2015 – July 2018

- Assisted senior designers in creating visual assets for startup clients and local businesses.

- Developed social media graphics that improved engagement rates by over 50%.

- Edited video clips and animated graphics for promotional campaigns.

- Maintained organized asset libraries, streamlining the workflow across multiple projects.

**Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design**

California State University, Los Angeles, CA

*2011 – 2015*

- Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Photoshop & Illustrator — 2024

- UX Design Certification — Nielsen Norman Group, 2023

- Motion Graphics & Visual Effects — School of Motion, 2022

Rebranding of EcoLiving

Led a comprehensive brand refresh for EcoLiving, a sustainable lifestyle retailer. Created a new logo, packaging design, and a responsive e-commerce site layout. The project increased online sales by 35% within six months.

Interactive Infographic for Global Health Report

Designed an interactive, multi-layered infographic for the World Health Organization’s annual report, resulting in higher engagement across digital platforms and media outlets, earning recognition from the industry’s design awards.

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency)

*References available upon request.*