I'm a senior designer and art director with 10+ years of leading brand, editorial, and digital projects across agency, media, and institutional environments. I take creative from brief to delivery, building design systems, directing visual identities, and producing editorial products that perform. I have a director-level background managing cross-functional teams and client relationships, and I’m open to senior or art director roles in Canada or the UK while currently working remotely.

Karla González

I'm a senior designer and art director with 10+ years of leading brand, editorial, and digital projects across agency, media, and institutional environments. I take creative from brief to delivery, building design systems, directing visual identities, and producing editorial products that perform. I have a director-level background managing cross-functional teams and client relationships, and I’m open to senior or art director roles in Canada or the UK while currently working remotely.

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I’m a senior designer and art director with 10+ years of leading brand, editorial, and digital projects across agency, media, and institutional environments. I take creative from brief to delivery, building design systems, directing visual identities, and producing editorial products that perform. I have a director-level background managing cross-functional teams and client relationships, and I’m open to senior or art director roles in Canada or the UK while currently working remotely.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Graphic Designer at Quarter Mile
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led client-facing design projects from concept to delivery, maintaining a 95%+ client satisfaction rate through clear communication and consistent project execution. Collaborated with developers, marketers, and strategists, reducing design revision cycles by approximately 20% through improved cross-functional workflows. Assumed ownership of critical responsibilities during a team transition, ensuring 90% project continuity with no missed client deliverables. Rapidly learned and implemented LED Wizard workflows, reducing onboarding time by an estimated 20%.
Director of Marketing / UX-UI & Graphic Designer at Raxa Global
February 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024
Led marketing strategy and design execution across digital and print channels, contributing to a 30% increase in overall brand engagement. Designed website layouts, landing pages, and user interfaces that improved conversion rates by approximately 18%. Conducted UX research and usability testing, resulting in a 25% improvement in user task completion efficiency. Developed visual consistency guidelines and design systems that reduced production time by 20% across departments. Streamlined content planning and creative workflows, increasing campaign delivery efficiency by 15%.
Editorial & Graphic Designer at Líder Magazine
March 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Developed editorial layouts and visual storytelling assets that reduced production revisions by 25%. Collaborated in content strategy meetings, helping increase feature article visibility and audience interaction by approximately 15%.
Graphic & Editorial Designer / Marketing Assistant at Universidad de Xalapa (UX)
May 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Produced marketing and editorial materials supporting student recruitment campaigns, contributing to an estimated 15% increase in campaign reach. Improved consistency across institutional communications, reducing design-related corrections by 30%. Created multi-channel visual assets that increased social media engagement by approximately 20%.
Director of Design Department / Graphic & Editorial Designer at UPAV
June 1, 2016 - January 31, 2018
Led curriculum development and departmental design initiatives, improving project completion efficiency by 25%. Coordinated design teams and academic projects, reducing turnaround times by 20%. Mentored students and junior designers, contributing to a 30% increase in successful project delivery rates within the department.
Graphic Designer at Vasmart Publicity
April 1, 2015 - February 29, 2016
Created advertising assets across diverse client accounts in a fast-paced agency environment, applying brand development, illustration, and motion preview skills.
Freelance Graphic Designer at JMG Abogados
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
Designed legal document templates, pitch decks, and branding materials for professional confidentiality and clarity.

Education

Master's Degree at Universidad Gestalt de Diseño
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor's Degree at Universidad Gestalt de Diseño
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

AI for Designers (IxDF)
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
UX/UI Designer (EBAC)
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
UX Design Fundamentals (Georgia Tech)
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
Editorial Design (CODISEM, Gabi Schmidt — Design Editor, Khaleej Times Dubai)
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026
The Illustrated Book (Juan Gedovius)
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet