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I’m Vanessa, a San Diego-based graphic designer with over 9 years of experience turning big ideas into visuals that actually work. I’ve worked in-house and as a freelancer, so I understand how design supports the bigger business picture and how to keep projects moving without sacrificing quality. I build complete brand ecosystems—logos, business cards, social graphics, website assets, and trade show materials. I’m known for clear communication, quick turnarounds, and delivering polished, production-ready files for both print and digital. I’m open to contract, freelance, or full-time opportunities if it’s the right fit.…I’m Vanessa, a San Diego-based graphic designer with over 9 years of experience turning big ideas into visuals that actually work. I’ve worked in-house and as a freelancer, so I understand how design supports the bigger business picture and how to keep projects moving without sacrificing quality. I build complete brand ecosystems—logos, business cards, social graphics, website assets, and trade show materials. I’m known for clear communication, quick turnarounds, and delivering polished, production-ready files for both print and digital. I’m open to contract, freelance, or full-time opportunities if it’s the right fit.

Vanessa Kretzschmar

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Logo Designer, +1

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I’m Vanessa, a San Diego-based graphic designer with over 9 years of experience turning big ideas into visuals that actually work. I’ve worked in-house and as a freelancer, so I understand how design supports the bigger business picture and how to keep projects moving without sacrificing quality. I build complete brand ecosystems—logos, business cards, social graphics, website assets, and trade show materials. I’m known for clear communication, quick turnarounds, and delivering polished, production-ready files for both print and digital. I’m open to contract, freelance, or full-time opportunities if it’s the right fit.…I’m Vanessa, a San Diego-based graphic designer with over 9 years of experience turning big ideas into visuals that actually work. I’ve worked in-house and as a freelancer, so I understand how design supports the bigger business picture and how to keep projects moving without sacrificing quality. I build complete brand ecosystems—logos, business cards, social graphics, website assets, and trade show materials. I’m known for clear communication, quick turnarounds, and delivering polished, production-ready files for both print and digital. I’m open to contract, freelance, or full-time opportunities if it’s the right fit.

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I’m Vanessa, a San Diego-based graphic designer with over 9 years of experience turning big ideas into visuals that actually work. I’ve worked in-house and as a freelancer, so I understand how design supports the bigger business picture and how to keep projects moving without sacrificing quality.

I build complete brand ecosystems—logos, business cards, social graphics, website assets, and trade show materials. I’m known for clear communication, quick turnarounds, and delivering polished, production-ready files for both print and digital. I’m open to contract, freelance, or full-time opportunities if it’s the right fit.

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Language

English

Fluent

German

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Vanessa Creates Design LLC

December 1, 2022 - Present

Working with companies, start-ups, and individuals to create digital and printed marketing materials including logos, flyers, brochures, postcards, mailers, emails, website assets, digital ads, and social media graphics. Established an LLC and optimized self-management, communication, and delivery. Proficient across Adobe Creative Cloud and common project/CRM tools, adapting quickly to new clients, industries, and brand styles while keeping turnaround times efficient and output polished for print or web.

Graphic Designer at Leadpops - Marketing Agency

March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Responsible for internal design needs and producing marketing materials. Collaborated with a copywriter and creative director to create final artwork. Delivered assets for social media posts, blog posts, landing page concepts, flyers, brochures, and redesigns of presentation decks. Managed social media accounts and email communication using HubSpot.

Creative Designer at Sullivan Solar Power

April 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021

Created flyers, posters, fact sheets, brochures, mailers, logos, postcards, business cards, signs, and print/digital ads. Designed and produced both static and animated social media graphics, and edited video footage into short clips for social media. Managed social media accounts and digital communications for the organization.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Vanessa Creates

March 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019

Created logos, flyers, brochures, website and email assets, business cards, social media artwork, ad graphics, white papers, postcards, and digital illustrations. Worked as a self-managed freelancer across the U.S. and Germany, primarily sourcing clients through word-of-mouth and referrals, serving individuals and small businesses.