Luxury-focused graphic designer and illustrator with 15+ years of experience crafting elevated brand identities and marketing assets for multi-million dollar beauty and skincare companies. Specialized in high-end branding across social media, email, web design, print collateral, and campaign creative, with clients including BABOR, Valmont, Alumier, and NewBeauty Magazine. Based in California, with over a decade of freelance work supporting leading brands with refined, detail-driven design that aligns with premium positioning. Background in studio art informs a distinctive creative approach, enabling original artwork, high-level photo editing, and concept development. Skilled in translating strategy into visually compelling executions while maintaining strict adherence to brand guidelines.

Terence Gaffney

Luxury-focused graphic designer and illustrator with 15+ years of experience crafting elevated brand identities and marketing assets for multi-million dollar beauty and skincare companies. Specialized in high-end branding across social media, email, web design, print collateral, and campaign creative, with clients including BABOR, Valmont, Alumier, and NewBeauty Magazine. Based in California, with over a decade of freelance work supporting leading brands with refined, detail-driven design that aligns with premium positioning. Background in studio art informs a distinctive creative approach, enabling original artwork, high-level photo editing, and concept development. Skilled in translating strategy into visually compelling executions while maintaining strict adherence to brand guidelines.

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Luxury-focused graphic designer and illustrator with 15+ years of experience crafting elevated brand identities and marketing assets for multi-million dollar beauty and skincare companies. Specialized in high-end branding across social media, email, web design, print collateral, and campaign creative, with clients including BABOR, Valmont, Alumier, and NewBeauty Magazine. Based in California, with over a decade of freelance work supporting leading brands with refined, detail-driven design that aligns with premium positioning. Background in studio art informs a distinctive creative approach, enabling original artwork, high-level photo editing, and concept development. Skilled in translating strategy into visually compelling executions while maintaining strict adherence to brand guidelines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2009 - Present
Freelance graphic design work for multi-million dollar clients, creating branding and identity, email campaigns, outdoor and print advertising, web/UI design, and collateral such as banners, social media graphics, business cards, brochures, flyers, and apparel.
Interactive Marketing Designer at SANDOW MEDIA (NewBeauty Magazine)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Concept to production for print advertisements, advertorials, and promotional sections. Collaborated with national advertisers and marketing team to produce multi-platform campaigns, designed physical/digital mock-ups, packaging, digital platform direction, and brand identities; mentored colleagues.
Junior Production Artist at SANDOW MEDIA
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Assist art director in editorial and advertising pages, prepress for multiple publications, ensure typography/color/balance, and create templates/styles for brand magazines; produced marketing materials and e-blasts.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Eaglelitho
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Revamp branding and create/produce commercial printing pieces such as logos, business cards, brochures, flyers, promotional items, signs and posters.
Freelance Artist at Miami, Florida (Freelance)
January 1, 2006 - Present
Sell original acrylic and oil paintings; work displayed at a south Florida gallery; develop skills in core art and design elements.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Advertising and Studio Art at University of Miami
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

AMP Mentor Program
January 1, 2009 - May 5, 2026
AMP Mentor Program
January 1, 2009 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other