Charlie Pugliese

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Hi! I'm Charlie Pugliese, a passionate illustrator and graphic designer based in Portland, Oregon.

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Hi! I’m Charlie Pugliese, a passionate illustrator and graphic designer based in Portland, Oregon. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Pacific Northwest College of Art. I enjoy creating art for various purposes, from event designs to digital illustrations, and have experience working with large organizations as a freelance designer. I also have experience in customer service, marketing, and floral design, which has helped me develop a versatile skill set.

I love managing multiple projects with strict deadlines and thrive in both independent and collaborative environments. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Procreate, and I’m always eager to expand my skills and take on new challenges in design and illustration.

  • Joined July 2024

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Other
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Consumer Goods
  • Professional Services

Projects · 6

Copic marker illustration made for 2023 Copic Awards marker illustration tiger hummingbird

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Personal project of a Moon & Stars-themed spirit board painting lettering

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Layered collage using French-suite playing cards. Made for ADX's 2023 Playing the Cards Show. illustrator designer photo collage playingcards

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Personal project in two parts illustrator designer dawn

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Personal project in two parts illustrator designer dusk

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Work experience· 7 roles

Operator · Kaady Car WashesDec 2024 – Jun 2025 · 7 mos

Provided customer service by professionally greeting and assisting customers in a fast-paced car wash environment, handling point-of-sale transactions, including cash, credit, and mobile payments. Guided vehicles safely into automated wash systems, ensuring proper alignment and smooth traffic flow. Managed onsite traffic and maintained safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure customer satisfaction. Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to uphold company standards and provide a quality customer experience. Trained new employees on safety procedures, customer service techniques, and operational protocols. Demonstrated reliability by consistently working evening and weekend shifts with excellent attendance.

Floral Clerk · SafewayOct 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Served as a consumer-facing service employee in the floral department, managing customer concerns and assisting with planning arrangements for specific events. Designed arrangements and wraps for customers, following strict budgets and customers’ creative input. Aided in continuous department maintenance, including taking care of live plants, restocking products, and routine cleaning. Received orders from multiple platforms, including online, in-person, and over-the-phone customers.

Graphic Designer · The Takeout TimesDec 2022 – Apr 2023 · 5 mos

Converted photographs of in-store menus into working digital menu files for print. Developed typeset menus with quick turnaround times, including complementary take-out & dine-in menus, and updated pricing on existing menus.

Freelance Designer · Self-employedMay 2022 – Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Marketing Intern · Leupold & StevensMay 2021 – Aug 2021 · 4 mos
Future Focus Intern · Leupold & StevensJun 2019 – Aug 2019 · 3 mos
Marketing Intern · Leupold & StevensJun 2019 – Aug 2019 · 3 mos

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Pacific Northwest College of Art2018 – 2022

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