Portfolio website: Layer13.online Graphic designer and audio/music creator based in Lausanne, with experience across branding, flyers, logos, photo/video editing, and web development. I collaborate with artists and brands, and I enjoy turning ideas into clean visuals and finished digital outputs. As a freelance musician and producer, I create instrumentals, songs, and soundtracks for independent artists, video games, and other media. I’m comfortable working autonomously, in teams, and delivering customer-focused results from concept to final files.

Justin Araya

Portfolio website: Layer13.online Graphic designer and audio/music creator based in Lausanne, with experience across branding, flyers, logos, photo/video editing, and web development. I collaborate with artists and brands, and I enjoy turning ideas into clean visuals and finished digital outputs. As a freelance musician and producer, I create instrumentals, songs, and soundtracks for independent artists, video games, and other media. I’m comfortable working autonomously, in teams, and delivering customer-focused results from concept to final files.

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Portfolio website: Layer13.online

Graphic designer and audio/music creator based in Lausanne, with experience across branding, flyers, logos, photo/video editing, and web development. I collaborate with artists and brands, and I enjoy turning ideas into clean visuals and finished digital outputs.

As a freelance musician and producer, I create instrumentals, songs, and soundtracks for independent artists, video games, and other media. I’m comfortable working autonomously, in teams, and delivering customer-focused results from concept to final files.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic design intern at Latino Arts Council of Long Island, New York
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Assisted with graphic design projects supporting cultural/community initiatives; contributed to promotional and visual assets.
Graphic design intern at 2ndFloor Productions, Romanel-sur-Morges
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Graphic design support and production, including visual layout and design tasks for media and brand materials.
Waiter at Le Lacustre, Lausanne
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Provided customer service in a hospitality setting, supporting daily operations and maintaining service quality.
Website development (freelance)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Develops and implements websites using HTML/CSS and no-code tools such as WordPress/Elementor and Cargo.
Freelance artist (product design)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designs and creates products such as t-shirts, posters, skateboards, and other artworks.
Freelance graphic designer
January 1, 2018 - Present
Designs logos, flyers, and artworks for brands and artists; delivers print and digital-ready files.
Freelance musician / music producer
January 1, 2018 - Present
Produces songs/instrumentals/soundtracks for independent artists and media including videos and video games. Creates music tailored to different creative projects.
Sales co-worker at IKEA, Aubonne
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Customer-facing sales support and general store operations; helped provide service and ensure a smooth customer experience.

Education

Graphic design degree (CFC) + diploma at Ecole Romande d’Arts et Communication, Lausanne
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
High School Diploma at Auguste Piccard High School, Lausanne
August 25, 2017 - August 19, 2020
Visual Arts Award at Collège de l’Elysée, Lausanne
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
Graphic design degree (CFC) + diploma at Ecole Romande d’Arts et Communication, Lausanne
August 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
High school diploma at Auguste Piccard High School, Lausanne
August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Visual arts award (received) at Collège de l’Elysée, Lausanne
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024

Qualifications

Visual arts award
January 1, 2025 - April 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Gaming, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization