Hi, I’m Karen Salcena, a Senior Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience creating print and digital assets for brands across various industries. I specialize in branding, marketing collateral, social media content, and delivering polished visuals that communicate clearly and drive results. I’m comfortable managing projects from concept to production, coordinating with clients, suppliers, and production teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency. Based in the Philippines, I thrive in remote and collaborative environments, continuously learning new tools and processes to streamline workflows. I’m a fast learner, a team player, and I enjoy turning briefs into cohesive visual identities that align with clients’ goals while staying organized and detail-oriented.

Karen Salcena

Hi, I’m Karen Salcena, a Senior Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience creating print and digital assets for brands across various industries. I specialize in branding, marketing collateral, social media content, and delivering polished visuals that communicate clearly and drive results. I’m comfortable managing projects from concept to production, coordinating with clients, suppliers, and production teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency. Based in the Philippines, I thrive in remote and collaborative environments, continuously learning new tools and processes to streamline workflows. I’m a fast learner, a team player, and I enjoy turning briefs into cohesive visual identities that align with clients’ goals while staying organized and detail-oriented.

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Hi, I’m Karen Salcena, a Senior Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience creating print and digital assets for brands across various industries. I specialize in branding, marketing collateral, social media content, and delivering polished visuals that communicate clearly and drive results. I’m comfortable managing projects from concept to production, coordinating with clients, suppliers, and production teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

Based in the Philippines, I thrive in remote and collaborative environments, continuously learning new tools and processes to streamline workflows. I’m a fast learner, a team player, and I enjoy turning briefs into cohesive visual identities that align with clients’ goals while staying organized and detail-oriented.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Operations at Jetfire Printing and Signages
October 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Designed print and digital graphics for multiple clients, including signage, flyers, and marketing materials. Coordinated with clients to gather requirements, create quotations, and finalize production materials. Managed procurement of supplies and ensured timely project delivery. Collaborated with operators on quality checks and production schedules. Streamlined internal processes and updated documentation to reduce errors and costs.
Graphic Designer at Design Pickle
December 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Created a wide range of marketing and editorial assets including brochures, social media posts, infographics, and promotional materials. Consistently met daily creative quotas and maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Graphic Designer at Penji
July 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Designed marketing assets such as brochures, social media graphics, and banners for clients across various industries. Collaborated in a fast-paced team environment, delivering quality designs with quick turnaround times.
Graphic Designer at Tower Marketing / Fidelity Financial Centre – Cayman Islands
March 1, 2020 - September 25, 2025
Developed visual identities and branding assets for corporate clients. Designed marketing collateral including brochures, flyers, ads, and social media graphics. Created illustrations and animated visuals for events and online promotions. Led rebranding initiatives and ensured cohesive visual messaging.
Junior Graphic Designer at Flawless Face and Body Clinic
June 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025
Designed marketing materials such as posters, flyers, digital banners, and corporate branding. Coordinated with marketing and production teams to support campaigns. Assisted in photo shoots and created final edits for marketing use. Supported product packaging design and in-clinic promotional assets.
Senior Graphic Designer & Operations at Jetfire Printing and Signages
September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Designed print and digital graphics for multiple clients, including signage, flyers, and marketing materials. Coordinated with clients to gather requirements, create quotations, and finalize production materials. Managed procurement of supplies and ensured timely project delivery. Collaborated with operators on quality checks and production schedules. Streamlined internal processes and updated documentation to reduce errors and costs.
Graphic Designer at Design Pickle
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2023
Created a wide range of marketing and editorial assets including brochures, social media posts, infographics, and promotional materials. Consistently met daily creative quotas and maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Graphic Designer at Penji
March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Designed marketing assets such as brochures, social media graphics, and banners for clients across various industries. Collaborated in a fast-paced team environment, delivering quality designs with quick turnaround times.
Graphic Designer at Tower Marketing / Fidelity Financial Centre – Cayman Islands
November 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Developed visual identities and branding assets for corporate clients. Designed marketing collateral including brochures, flyers, ads, and social media graphics. Created illustrations and animated visuals for events and online promotions. Led rebranding initiatives and ensured cohesive visual messaging.
Junior Graphic Designer at Flawless Face and Body Clinic
February 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
Designed marketing materials such as posters, flyers, digital banners, and corporate branding. Coordinated with marketing and production teams to support campaigns. Assisted in photo shoots and created final edits for marketing use. Supported product packaging design and in-clinic promotional assets.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts, Major in Visual Design at Miriam College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
High School at St. Ignatius Catholic School
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
High School at George Hicks High School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Major in Visual Design at Miriam College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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