I'm a graphic designer and art director with freelance experience leading projects from concept to final execution. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, with a strong ability to translate ideas into compelling visual narratives. I'm experienced in every stage of the design process, from pitching concepts and developing visual strategies to producing final deliverables. I am a future-forward designer who values experimentation, artistic intent, and interdisciplinary creativity across graphic design, illustration, and animation.…

Eder Elian Gonzalez

I'm a graphic designer and art director with freelance experience leading projects from concept to final execution. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, with a strong ability to translate ideas into compelling visual narratives. I'm experienced in every stage of the design process, from pitching concepts and developing visual strategies to producing final deliverables. I am a future-forward designer who values experimentation, artistic intent, and interdisciplinary creativity across graphic design, illustration, and animation.…

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I’m a graphic designer and art director with freelance experience leading projects from concept to final execution. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, with a strong ability to translate ideas into compelling visual narratives.

I’m experienced in every stage of the design process, from pitching concepts and developing visual strategies to producing final deliverables. I am a future-forward designer who values experimentation, artistic intent, and interdisciplinary creativity across graphic design, illustration, and animation.

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English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Apparel Industry Board Inc
January 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025
Led the rebranding effort for a 35+ year-old Chicago nonprofit, pitching logo and identity concepts and developing a new visual language including logos, color palettes, and brand guidelines.
Graphic Designer at UIC School of Theatre and Music
January 1, 2023 - November 17, 2025
Pitched design concepts and delivered print and digital media using Photoshop and Illustrator for UIC Theatre productions and plays, developing a cohesive visual identity for events.
Graphic Designer at Duarte Realty
January 1, 2023 - November 17, 2025
Developed a suite of branded social media templates for a real estate firm to streamline the process for non-design staff and increase brand visibility across platforms.
Graphic Designer at Pachanga Chicago
January 1, 2023 - November 17, 2025
Led the design of themed event visuals for Pachanga Chicago, creating original flyers and social media content that captured the brand’s vibrant cultural identity; iterated on concept drafts and incorporated client feedback to refine designs for high-traffic events.
Branding Consultant at Root Coffee Company
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Served as brand consultant for a coffee company, assisting in the design and rollout for various e-commerce platforms.
Graphic Designer at Omnilight Inc.
January 1, 2024 - November 17, 2025
Created detailed specs sheets and product visuals for internal and client-facing use; partnered with management to refine technical layouts and visual presentations.
Graphic Designer, Art Director at UIC School of Theatre and Music
September 1, 2023 - Present
Pitched design concepts and delivered print and digital media using Adobe CC for UIC Theatre productions and plays, developing a cohesive visual identity for events that drew large student and community audiences.
Graphic Designer at Duarte Realty
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed a suite of branded social media templates for a ~50 agent real estate firm to streamline the process for non-designer staff in order to increase brand visibility across platforms.
Graphic Designer at Apparel Industry Board Inc. Chicago
June 1, 2025 - Present
Led the rebranding effort for a 35+ year-old Chicago nonprofit, pitching logo and identity concepts and developing a new visual language including logos, color palettes, and brand guidelines.
Graphic Designer, Art Director at Pachanga Chicago
September 1, 2023 - Present
Led the design of themed event visuals for Pachanga Chicago, creating original flyers and social media content that captured the brand’s vibrant cultural identity using the Adobe suite.
Branding Consultant at Root Coffee Company
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Served as a brand consultant for a coffee company, assisting in the design and rollout for various e-commerce platforms.
Graphic Designer at Omnilight Inc
September 1, 2024 - Present
Created detailed spec sheets and product visuals for internal and client facing use.

Education

Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design at University of Illinois Chicago, College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Design at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Non-Profit Organization

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