Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Director with 10+ years of experience building brands across identity, packaging, editorial, retail, and digital. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on design and art direction—from developing visual systems and campaigns to sketching ideas, directing photography, and bringing products to market. I’ve led multi-channel creative strategy and production for retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and brand marketing initiatives—partnering with stakeholders to turn business goals into high-impact visual work while mentoring teams, managing vendors, and delivering on-time across print and digital projects.

Daylen Gonzalez

Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Director with 10+ years of experience building brands across identity, packaging, editorial, retail, and digital. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on design and art direction—from developing visual systems and campaigns to sketching ideas, directing photography, and bringing products to market. I’ve led multi-channel creative strategy and production for retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and brand marketing initiatives—partnering with stakeholders to turn business goals into high-impact visual work while mentoring teams, managing vendors, and delivering on-time across print and digital projects.

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Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Director with 10+ years of experience building brands across identity, packaging, editorial, retail, and digital. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on design and art direction—from developing visual systems and campaigns to sketching ideas, directing photography, and bringing products to market.

I’ve led multi-channel creative strategy and production for retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and brand marketing initiatives—partnering with stakeholders to turn business goals into high-impact visual work while mentoring teams, managing vendors, and delivering on-time across print and digital projects.

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Senior Graphic Designer | Creative Director | Brand Designer at Corona Cigar Company
May 1, 2013 - July 1, 2026
Owned creative direction for a Florida premium cigar retailer supporting 6 retail locations, E-Commerce, wholesale, and brand marketing initiatives. Led multi-channel creative strategy and production for daily E-Commerce email campaigns driving $1M+ in monthly online revenue. Built visual identities and packaging systems for 7+ in-house brands from concept through launch. Partnered with stakeholders to convert commercial goals into high-impact campaigns. Mentored 3+ designers, streamlined production workflows, and ensured on-time delivery. Managed production budgets and directed external printers, agencies, and vendors. Led creative strategy and production for a quarterly 96-page catalog with hundreds of SKUs, including product photography direction and schedules aligned to inventory needs.
Project Manager | Brand Designer at Digital Propaganda Inc.
October 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013
Designed comprehensive visual identities and supporting materials for a multi-industry client portfolio, including print ads, direct mail, and corporate branding systems.
Graphic Designer | Marketing Designer at Globe Home Warranty & Home Run Dining
March 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Created promotional collateral, ad campaigns, and retail print assets to support active sales initiatives.
Graphic Designer | Art Director (Freelance | Remote) at Upbeat Senior Magazine
November 1, 2009 - November 1, 2010
Led creative direction and production for print publication layouts, editorial spreads, print ads, and digital graphics. Managed end-to-end design and production for magazine deliverables.

Education

Advanced Graphic Design Diploma at The Art Institute of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2026

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Wholesale & Distribution, Consumer Goods
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