I’m Claudia Bastos Megias, a multidisciplinary designer based in Dallas, Texas, with over three years of agency and freelance experience in packaging, brand identity, and print design. I thrive on translating brand identity into premium, shelf-ready packaging and compelling visual concepts that help brands stand out in the market. I’m highly independent, detail-oriented, and proficient in delivering print-ready files, adhering to strict brand guidelines, and presenting professional mockups for client approval. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional partners to create cohesive visual systems and end-to-end design solutions for both digital and physical touchpoints. My mastery of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop enables me to deliver polished work across packaging, identity, and print, while maintaining a friendly, solution-oriented approach with clients and teammates alike.

Claudia Bastos Megias

I’m Claudia Bastos Megias, a multidisciplinary designer based in Dallas, Texas, with over three years of agency and freelance experience in packaging, brand identity, and print design. I thrive on translating brand identity into premium, shelf-ready packaging and compelling visual concepts that help brands stand out in the market. I’m highly independent, detail-oriented, and proficient in delivering print-ready files, adhering to strict brand guidelines, and presenting professional mockups for client approval. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional partners to create cohesive visual systems and end-to-end design solutions for both digital and physical touchpoints. My mastery of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop enables me to deliver polished work across packaging, identity, and print, while maintaining a friendly, solution-oriented approach with clients and teammates alike.

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I’m Claudia Bastos Megias, a multidisciplinary designer based in Dallas, Texas, with over three years of agency and freelance experience in packaging, brand identity, and print design. I thrive on translating brand identity into premium, shelf-ready packaging and compelling visual concepts that help brands stand out in the market. I’m highly independent, detail-oriented, and proficient in delivering print-ready files, adhering to strict brand guidelines, and presenting professional mockups for client approval.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional partners to create cohesive visual systems and end-to-end design solutions for both digital and physical touchpoints. My mastery of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop enables me to deliver polished work across packaging, identity, and print, while maintaining a friendly, solution-oriented approach with clients and teammates alike.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at Nastasia Salazar
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Collaborated with the Creative Director to translate editorial blog themes into social media content and designed interactive brand questionnaires used to guide client workshops and strategy sessions.
Freelance Graphic Designer
June 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Partnered with a 3D artist to design a custom tequila bottle for La Ventana, demonstrating ability to develop premium packaging, translate brand identity into physical products, and present high-quality mockups. Collaborated with cross-functional partners to build a fresh visual identity and product presentation for Good Journey's new cookie line, and art directed the accompanying brand photoshoot. Designed an editorial branding zine for Painted Donkey to ensure final design files were print-ready and met production specifications. Produced a high-impact digital and print campaign for Three Wide Brewing that won a DSVC Bronze Award and was featured in Print Awards. Led end-to-end website redesigns for Caliber Creative and Good Journey, iterating on visuals to create intuitive digital experiences.
Multidisciplinary Designer at Caliber Creative & Good Journey (Client projects)
May 1, 2023 - Present
Led end-to-end website redesigns for Caliber Creative and Good Journey, iterating on visual assets to create intuitive digital experiences; partnered with a 3D artist to design a custom tequila bottle for La Ventana; translated brand identity into premium packaging and physical products; produced high-quality mockups; developed scalable brand guidelines and visual systems; directed brand photography; led a successful print and digital campaign for Three Wide Brewing; improved visual assets across digital and print.
Freelance Designer at Percona
June 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Provided design support for a global brand, creating clean and professional visual layouts for a technical audience.
Graphic Design Intern at Anastasia Salazar
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Collaborated with the Creative Director to create social media content translating editorial blog themes into visual storytelling; designed and authored interactive brand questionnaires used to guide client workshops and strategy sessions.
Multidisciplinary Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
May 1, 2023 - Present
Partnered with a 3D artist to design a custom tequila bottle for La Ventana, showcasing the ability to develop premium packaging, translate brand identity into physical products, and present high-quality mockups.
Freelancer at Per cona
June 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Provided design support for a global brand, creating clean and professional visual layouts for a technical audience; refined and iterated on existing marketing materials, demonstrating mastery of established brand style guides.

Education

BFA in Communication Design, Minor in Art History at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
BFA at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
BFA in Communication Design, Minor in Art History at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

DSVC 2023 Bronze for Digital Campaign
January 1, 2023 - March 17, 2026
UNT Portfolio Recognition: Senior Portfolio Award
January 1, 2023 - March 17, 2026
Graphis Silver Medal – Three Wide Brewing Billboard Designer
January 1, 2023 - March 17, 2026
Bronze Award for Digital Campaign (DSVC 2023)
January 1, 2023 - March 17, 2026
Silver Award for Hand-lettering (Three Wide Brewing – Billboard Designer)
January 1, 2025 - March 17, 2026
Graphis Silver Medal
January 1, 2023 - March 17, 2026
DSVC 2023 Bronze Award for Digital Campaign
January 1, 2023 - March 17, 2026
Senior Portfolio Award (UNT Portfolio Recognition)
January 1, 2023 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods