Artist and Designer of 10+ years in the industry having worked in technical/accessories design, digital design/branding, UX|UI using Figma to design websites and applications, and more. Full grasp of the Adobe suite with the ability to make a variety of design oriented material from custom merchandise to digital solutions - still and animatic, in addition to Microsoft, Figma & AI-tooling. I carry over my abilities as an artist and illustrator to make all of my design work from scratch. I also have experience in print and presentation design for pitchdecks and corporate business materials.

Christine Gabriel

Artist and Designer of 10+ years in the industry having worked in technical/accessories design, digital design/branding, UX|UI using Figma to design websites and applications, and more. Full grasp of the Adobe suite with the ability to make a variety of design oriented material from custom merchandise to digital solutions - still and animatic, in addition to Microsoft, Figma & AI-tooling. I carry over my abilities as an artist and illustrator to make all of my design work from scratch. I also have experience in print and presentation design for pitchdecks and corporate business materials.

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Artist and Designer of 10+ years in the industry having worked in technical/accessories design, digital design/branding, UX|UI using Figma to design websites and applications, and more. Full grasp of the Adobe suite with the ability to make a variety of design oriented material from custom merchandise to digital solutions - still and animatic, in addition to Microsoft, Figma & AI-tooling. I carry over my abilities as an artist and illustrator to make all of my design work from scratch. I also have experience in print and presentation design for pitchdecks and corporate business materials.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Founder at The Mallard Order
January 1, 2022 - Present
Web3 project co-founder focused on creative direction, branding, UX/UI, web-based application design, event planning/hosting, designing marketing material/merchandise, and maintaining a global community of over 5000 members. Web-based, part-time maintenance.
Studio Assistant at JoJo Anavim Studio
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Contemporary Art Studio Assistant under the direction of Jojo Anavim creating major original works and pieces by hand from concept to fully executed work for celebrity clientele.
Freelance Designer at Prince & Bond
January 1, 2015 - Present
Freelance designer handling seasonal line designs with brand owner handling concept, graphic to techpack production of high-fashion men’s swimwear.
Senior Designer at Clawmoney/Claw&Co.
November 1, 2012 - November 1, 2015
6-Month graphic internship turned junior designer then senior designer under CEO Claudia Gold, handling graphics, photo and all branding collateral ranging from fashion and accessory techpacks to banners to marketing materials. Works involved collaborations with Starter, Fila, The Accessory Collective, Sweet Chick, Macy’s & major international and independent/locally-based brands.
Freelance Designer at Frank’s Chop Shop Apparel
January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Freelance designer handling seasonal line designs with brand owner for major hat production companies New Era and Yoopong intended for international distribution.
Freelance Lookbook Designer at Shashi
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Freelance lookbook designer handling photo retouching and building/updating seasonal jewelry lookbook for international trade purposes.
Freelance Junior Designer at CA Square
February 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013
Freelance junior designer assisting team with branding projects and the launch of CNN Latino. Work involved primarily branding establishment (digital graphics) for web, tv and print design using the Adobe platform.
Part-time Studio Assistant at DeLong Ceramics
November 1, 2012 - November 1, 2017
Part-time studio assistant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn-based ceramics shop handling hand-built creation, production, and detailing of NYC-based relief stoneware, tiles and ornaments for yearly Union Square holiday market.
Youth Soccer Coach at South Bronx United
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Volunteer coaching role providing youth soccer coaching services.
Volunteer Assistant at Sarah Powell Huntington House (Arts Afterschool Program)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Art exploration / assistant volunteer supporting children’s arts afterschool program.
Volunteer at WG Red Hook Farm
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Farm volunteer supporting community programs.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising & Digital Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Associate of Arts - Dual Minor in Creative Technology & 3D-Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

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