I am a freelance graphic designer and editorial production specialist with extensive experience in pharmaceutical packaging, artworks, and editorial projects, combined with a strong background in digital marketing and social media management. I create and manage engaging content for social platforms, aligned with brand strategy and audience goals. I have worked in both editorial and pharmaceutical environments, coordinating design, suppliers, and technical and regulatory requirements. I bring an organized, solution-oriented, results-driven approach, ensuring technical accuracy and consistent visual communication across all digital and print channels.

Cristina Quesada-Barbero

I am a freelance graphic designer and editorial production specialist with extensive experience in pharmaceutical packaging, artworks, and editorial projects, combined with a strong background in digital marketing and social media management. I create and manage engaging content for social platforms, aligned with brand strategy and audience goals. I have worked in both editorial and pharmaceutical environments, coordinating design, suppliers, and technical and regulatory requirements. I bring an organized, solution-oriented, results-driven approach, ensuring technical accuracy and consistent visual communication across all digital and print channels.

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I am a freelance graphic designer and editorial production specialist with extensive experience in pharmaceutical packaging, artworks, and editorial projects, combined with a strong background in digital marketing and social media management. I create and manage engaging content for social platforms, aligned with brand strategy and audience goals. I have worked in both editorial and pharmaceutical environments, coordinating design, suppliers, and technical and regulatory requirements. I bring an organized, solution-oriented, results-driven approach, ensuring technical accuracy and consistent visual communication across all digital and print channels.

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Language

French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of Production Department at De Vecchi Ediciones (EDHASA)
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Production technician in the technical area of collectibles; management and monitoring of editorial production including control and monitoring of external processes from the entry of the original to the delivery of the finished product in the warehouse; problem solving; organization and planning of deliveries to meet the editorial calendar; production budgets; coordination of editorial projects with the editorial department; layout and interior design of the book and covers; design of POS materials and other advertising elements; preparation for new projects including supplier and material selection, budgeting and cost closing; identifying products that best fit suppliers in terms of price and capabilities, quality and service to ensure efficient production decisions.
Assistant Production Director at Vecchi Editorial
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Preparation of production budgets and control of production costs; management and control of ISBN database; creation of the editorial archive database; layout and interior design of the book and covers.
Laboratory / Studio Assistant at STADA Laboratory
September 20, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Assistant Production Director at Vecci Editorial
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Preparation of production budgets and control of production costs; management and control of ISBN database; creation of the editorial archive database; layout and interior design of books and covers.
Artworks Packaging and Production Technician at STADA Laboratory
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Artwork coordination for pharmaceutical packaging; quality checks; liaising with external designers; ensure regulatory compliance for packaging and artwork changes.
Head of Production Department at De Vecchi Ediciones (EDHASA)
January 1, 2008 - May 31, 2014
Manages editorial production: controls external processes from origination to finished product, resolves problems, and plans deliveries to meet the editorial calendar; prepares production budgets; coordinates editorial projects; layouts and interiors; designs POS materials; oversees supplier selection and cost control.
Assistant Production Director at Vecchi Ediciones (EDHASA)
October 1, 1997 - January 31, 2008
Prepares production budgets; controls production costs; manages ISBN database; creates editorial archive; layouts book interiors and covers; coordinates pharmaceutical artwork and packaging; coordinates with external designers; ensures regulatory compliance; coordinates material changes with departments; maintains SAP, BOMs and packaging lists; liaises with CMOs for new designs.
Assistant Production Director at Vecchi Editorial
October 1, 1997 - January 31, 2008
Preparation of production budgets and control of production costs. Management and control of ISBN database. Creation of the editorial archive database. Layout and interior design of the book and covers.
Freelance Artwork & Packaging Technician at STADA Laboratory
May 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Freelance role responsible for artwork and packaging, including management of artwork for AEMPS safety variations; coordinating with external designers for creation and adaptation of new artworks; reviewing and verifying that each artwork meets technical design and regulatory requirements; coordinating material changes with involved departments (records, marketing, planning, etc.); creating and maintaining material codes in SAP, BOMs and packaging lists; contacting CMOs to manage implementation of the new designs.

Education

Master in Digital Marketing at UPC (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya)
November 1, 2022 - November 10, 2025
Communication degree at UOC
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2016
Master in Digital Marketing at INESDI UPC
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2022
Professional Education at Escola Professional Salesiana de Sarria
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Master in Digital Marketing at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2022
Master in Digital Marketing at Escola Professional Salesiana de Sarrià (EPSS)
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2022

Qualifications

Driver's license
January 11, 2030 - November 16, 2025
Degree in Communications
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2016
Driver's license
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Own vehicle
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Immediate availability
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Driver's license
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services, Education, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Other, Consumer Goods