Hi, I'm Gayla Ricks, a passionate Graphic Designer and Production Artist with over 10 years of experience bringing creative projects from conception to completion. I love pushing the boundaries of visual communication to build strong brand identities and create impactful designs. In my freelance work and past roles, I’ve developed prototypes, designed marketing materials, and collaborated closely with teams to ensure every project aligns with brand standards and compliance. I’m also certified in UX Design, which has allowed me to create intuitive designs and prototypes using tools like Figma and Adobe XD. I thrive when working independently but also enjoy cross-functional teamwork to deliver polished, high-quality work. Whether it’s designing product labels or digital marketing visuals, I’m committed to detail and delivering top-notch design solutions.

Gayla Ricks

Hi, I'm Gayla Ricks, a passionate Graphic Designer and Production Artist with over 10 years of experience bringing creative projects from conception to completion. I love pushing the boundaries of visual communication to build strong brand identities and create impactful designs. In my freelance work and past roles, I’ve developed prototypes, designed marketing materials, and collaborated closely with teams to ensure every project aligns with brand standards and compliance. I’m also certified in UX Design, which has allowed me to create intuitive designs and prototypes using tools like Figma and Adobe XD. I thrive when working independently but also enjoy cross-functional teamwork to deliver polished, high-quality work. Whether it’s designing product labels or digital marketing visuals, I’m committed to detail and delivering top-notch design solutions.

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Hi, I’m Gayla Ricks, a passionate Graphic Designer and Production Artist with over 10 years of experience bringing creative projects from conception to completion. I love pushing the boundaries of visual communication to build strong brand identities and create impactful designs. In my freelance work and past roles, I’ve developed prototypes, designed marketing materials, and collaborated closely with teams to ensure every project aligns with brand standards and compliance.

I’m also certified in UX Design, which has allowed me to create intuitive designs and prototypes using tools like Figma and Adobe XD. I thrive when working independently but also enjoy cross-functional teamwork to deliver polished, high-quality work. Whether it’s designing product labels or digital marketing visuals, I’m committed to detail and delivering top-notch design solutions.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at The Graphix Lady
December 1, 2023 - June 26, 2024
Working independently for various clientele including Lady Butterfly 730 Film Productions, Nelly Creations, and Beauty Schools. Designed prototypes for mobile and desktop using Figma. Developed and maintained websites. Created layouts and designs for printed materials such as flyers, brochures, and posters.
AI Image Captioner (Contract) at Dataforce/TransPerfect
April 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Generated natural language and textual descriptions based on images for Macintosh and Siri applications, aiding visually impaired users by leveraging AI technologies.
Graphic Designer at Brandmuscle
May 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Managed queue for virtual graphics department serving RNDC-GA alcohol distributors, handling projects of varying complexity simultaneously. Delivered excellent customer service by anticipating client needs and proposing solutions. Created visual merchandising displays aligned with branding and compliance regulations. Preflighted, formatted, and proofread files for print-ready artwork. Collaborated with distributors and the creative team to ensure marketing displays met brand standards.
Product Labeling / Graphic Designer at Becton Dickinson (BD)
September 1, 2019 - July 31, 2022
Designed, inspected, and revised product labels and packaging for Sustaining Engineering/Urology. Collaborated with Regulatory, Compliance, R&D, and Marketing to ensure accuracy and branding. Coordinated with language translation teams to maintain brand standards across languages. Produced PDF proofs and mechanicals ensuring compliance with medical and safety regulations.
Graphic Designer / Production Artist at Tectonics
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2016
Created layouts for large format printers including Zund, HP Aqueous, HP Latex, and Mimaki. Collaborated closely with Graphics Manager and Account Representatives to produce client-requested designs. Developed manuals for exhibit installations and breakdowns. Preflighted, formatted, and proofread print-ready artwork files. Managed purchase orders and coordinated vendor services. Designed event signage, trade shows, exhibits, and wayfinding signage.

Education

Associates of Applied Science at Westwood College Atlanta
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services