I'm a freelance artist, exploring traditional fine arts, illustration, and graphic design, while embracing the changing digital landscape. I aim to blend classic techniques with modern tools to create visuals that stand the test of time. I earned an associate in Fine Arts from CNM and a bachelor's degree in Illustration and Graphic Design. I currently work at SignArt of New Mexico as a Graphic Designer, designing signs for local and nationwide businesses, and I contribute to fabrication, vinyl layout, and printed graphics.

Gabriel Benavides

I'm a freelance artist, exploring traditional fine arts, illustration, and graphic design, while embracing the changing digital landscape. I aim to blend classic techniques with modern tools to create visuals that stand the test of time. I earned an associate in Fine Arts from CNM and a bachelor's degree in Illustration and Graphic Design. I currently work at SignArt of New Mexico as a Graphic Designer, designing signs for local and nationwide businesses, and I contribute to fabrication, vinyl layout, and printed graphics.

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I’m a freelance artist, exploring traditional fine arts, illustration, and graphic design, while embracing the changing digital landscape. I aim to blend classic techniques with modern tools to create visuals that stand the test of time.

I earned an associate in Fine Arts from CNM and a bachelor’s degree in Illustration and Graphic Design. I currently work at SignArt of New Mexico as a Graphic Designer, designing signs for local and nationwide businesses, and I contribute to fabrication, vinyl layout, and printed graphics.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at SignArt of New Mexico, Inc.
March 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Designing signs and signage of varying sizes, whether they light up or not, for both local and nationwide business. I also helped fabricate, build, lay down vinyl and printed graphics.
Custom Framing Associate at Michaels Stores
February 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
In the custom frame department I help customers design special frames, whether it's family photos or shadow-style boxes. I do minor glass work and wrapping canvas prints in addition to my normal retail duties.
Printer Technician at Office Depot
February 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Handle print jobs such as laminations, book/print bindings, assembling marketing packages such as brochures and business cards. I’ve also dealt with customers one-on-one in a dynamic environment.
Unpaid Intern at Antarctic Press
October 1, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Temporary intern learning the skills and trade of the comic book industry. Tasks included setting up templates for printing, scripting, proofreading scripts, color alterations, and shipping books.
Gopher Boy at Baylor College of Medicine
August 1, 2010 - September 29, 2025
Ran errands, paperwork, and delivered vials and medications between hospital buildings.
Graphic Designer at SignArt of New Mexico, Inc.
March 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Designing signs and signage of varying sizes, whether illuminated or not, for local and nationwide businesses. Also assisted with fabrication, vinyl application, and printed graphics.
Custom Framing Associate at Michaels Stores
February 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Work in the custom frame department helping customers design special frames (family photos, shadow boxes); minor glass work and wrapping canvas prints, in addition to standard retail duties.
Printer Technician at Office Depot
February 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025
Handle print jobs such as lamination, book/print bindings, and assembling marketing packages (brochures, business cards); interact with customers in a dynamic environment.
Unpaid Intern at Antarctic Press
October 1, 2016 - September 29, 2025
Temporary internship in the comic book industry; set up templates for printing, scripting, proofreading, color alterations, and shipping books nationwide.
Student at CNM - Central New Mexico Community College
January 1, 2014 - September 29, 2025
Studied at CNM during 2010-2014 period.
Gopher Boy at Baylor College of Medicine
August 1, 2010 - September 29, 2025
Ran errands, paperwork, and delivered vials and medications between hospital buildings.

Education

Associate of Fine Arts at Central College of New Mexico
August 8, 2011 - July 25, 2014
Bachelor in Illustration and Graphics at Southwest University of Visual Arts
September 15, 2014 - July 29, 2017
Associate of Fine Arts at CNM - Central New Mexico Community College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's degree, Illustration and Graphic Designing at Southwest University of Visual Arts
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's degree at Southwest University of Visual Arts
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Associate's degree at Community College of New Mexico (CNM)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
High School Diploma at Digital Arts and Technology Academy
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Other