My name is Julia AKA Rodita Draws. I am a graphic designer and illustrator that loves fun, quirky design and characters. Always love to include hand-drawn letters and elements to my artwork so I really think we can create something really cool together! See my portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Julia Szmulewicz

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My name is Julia AKA Rodita Draws. I am a graphic designer and illustrator that loves fun, quirky design and characters. Always love to include hand-drawn letters and elements to my artwork so I really think we can create something really cool together! See my portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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My name is Julia AKA Rodita Draws. I am a graphic designer and illustrator that loves fun, quirky design and characters. Always love to include hand-drawn letters and elements to my artwork so I really think we can create something really cool together!

See my portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Printing Assistant at Ink Circle Design & Print
October 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Creation of artwork, prepress, printing and finishing. Dealing with external suppliers. Customer support. Utilised printers and devices: Ricoh Production Printer, Epson and Canon large format printers, Electric paper guillotine, Digital Foil, Roll laminating machine.
Graphic Designer & Print Production Manager at Dual Color
January 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Creation of artwork, pre press, printing and finishing. Preparation of quotes. Customer support. New staff training. Utilised printers and devices: Konica Minolta Production Printer, Epson Stylus Pro large format printer, Roland Desktop Vinyl Cutter, Electric paper guillotine, Hydraulic double-sided heat transfer machine, Roll laminating machine.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Rodita Draws
February 1, 2024 - Present
Founder and independent illustrator and graphic designer. Creation of illustration-based products including prints, zines, stickers and apparel. Development of visual concepts for personal and client-based projects. Custom illustration and graphic design for clients. Preparation of artwork for print production and digital use. Management of end-to-end projects: concept, design, production and sales. Participation in local markets.
Graphic Designer, Print Finisher and Letterpress printer at Peterkin
October 4, 2021 - August 8, 2025
Graphic Designer of ready-to-print files, prepress, printing and finishing. Creation of artwork to promote paper stocks and printing methods. Quality control. New staff training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at University of Buenos Aires
March 1, 2009 - August 1, 2016
Diploma of Social Media Marketing at Keystone College of Business
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at University of Buenos Aires
March 1, 2009 - August 1, 2016
Diploma of Social Media Marketing at Keystone College of Business
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Diploma of Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail
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