I’m a creative designer focused on building strong brand systems and clear visual communication across both physical and digital spaces. I’ve designed and distributed newsletters and stakeholder presentations to keep internal teams, partners, and donors aligned on programs, events, and key milestones.…

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I’m a creative designer focused on building strong brand systems and clear visual communication across both physical and digital spaces. I’ve designed and distributed newsletters and stakeholder presentations to keep internal teams, partners, and donors aligned on programs, events, and key milestones.…

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I’m a creative designer focused on building strong brand systems and clear visual communication across both physical and digital spaces. I’ve designed and distributed newsletters and stakeholder presentations to keep internal teams, partners, and donors aligned on programs, events, and key milestones.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Apparel Designer at Southpoint Sportswear
November 1, 2024 - Present
Created compelling screen-printed graphics for travel and leisure apparel; developed innovative typography and illustration-based designs; produced presentation layouts, production artwork, and color separations for print execution; ensured technical precision in color separations and print-ready files; collaborated with the art director and production team to meet deadlines and maintain design quality.
Senior Toy Designer at Jazwares
February 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Researched new trends in visual design and evaluated 3D scans to inspect and modify toy sculpts before tooling; conceptualized a diecast line for Marvel's Spidey License, increasing sales by 20% in 2023 with 700 million units sold globally; led brainstorming sessions for new pitches and brands; negotiated with brand/product management teams to align designs with cost, schedule, and brand standards; used Adobe Creative Suite to illustrate and produce packaging assets.
Freelance Product Developer & Illustrator at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Remote collaboration with PoolCandy, Snap Toys, Fashion Angels, and other novelty brands since 2024. Design and development of novelty inflatables, plush, lifestyle kits, and seasonal goods; led packaging rebranding, produced dielines, production-ready art packs, and trend-forward concepts; conducted market research to apply current themes across product categories.
Lead Apparel Designer at Outrank Brand, Inc.
July 1, 2021 - September 10, 2025
Collaborated with the head of design and CEO to create and execute designs; developed cut-and-sew mockups, including appliqués, fabric patterns, and seasonal collection artwork; created technical flat sketches (CAD) and color presentation boards; researched seasonal trends; communicated information across departments involved in product development worldwide.
Animator/Media Artist at North3 Images
March 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025
Utilized Adobe Suite to animate characters based on layouts and scripts; created 2D digital assets for animation shorts, feature films, and media productions; produced frame-by-frame, motion graphics, and flash-style animations; collaborated with animators and designers to storyboard sequences and revise animatics; optimized pipeline processes and contributed to the overall style and vision with directors.
Lead Designer + Fabricator at CWRU think[box]
August 1, 2019 - September 10, 2025
Pitched campus-wide media campaigns; executed marketing materials and fabrication files using Adobe Creative Suite; designed and manufactured wayfinding signage; operated prototyping and fabrication machinery; educated patrons and staff on preparing design files using Adobe Suite for community outreach.
Design Intern at Mckenzie Craft
August 1, 2015 - September 10, 2025
Developed approximately 10 furniture concepts; communicated with clients to conceptualize ideas for local projects; worked in a fast-paced environment, coordinating between clients and the fabrication team; visualized and interpreted client expectations while preparing concept presentations; managed multiple assignments simultaneously.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA)
August 24, 2015 - May 1, 2019
High School Diploma in Industrial Design at Design Architecture Senior High (DASH)
August 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015

Qualifications

Adobe Creative Cloud Certified
January 15, 2024 - February 5, 2024

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Wholesale & Distribution, Gaming, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Retail, Non-Profit Organization
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