Hi, I’m Cristina Zester—graphic designer with a focus on UX and UI, along with animation, illustration, and digital art. I love turning ideas into intuitive experiences and collaborating with teams to bring visuals to life. Currently based in Colima, Mexico, I create design systems, media assets, and engaging web content. I learn quickly, stay organized, and value respectful teamwork and creative problem solving.

Cristina Zester

Hi, I’m Cristina Zester—graphic designer with a focus on UX and UI, along with animation, illustration, and digital art. I love turning ideas into intuitive experiences and collaborating with teams to bring visuals to life. Currently based in Colima, Mexico, I create design systems, media assets, and engaging web content. I learn quickly, stay organized, and value respectful teamwork and creative problem solving.

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Hi, I’m Cristina Zester—graphic designer with a focus on UX and UI, along with animation, illustration, and digital art. I love turning ideas into intuitive experiences and collaborating with teams to bring visuals to life.

Currently based in Colima, Mexico, I create design systems, media assets, and engaging web content. I learn quickly, stay organized, and value respectful teamwork and creative problem solving.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Intern at SAÍNZ Branding
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Social media and design resources
Designer at TodoTerreno
March 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Media resources, web page, and jersey design
Web Designer at Hyper-Ox
October 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Media resources, web development and blog writer
UX/UI Designer at Mereketengue Creative Studio
January 1, 2023 - Present
UX/UI design and related responsibilities
Motion Graphics / Web Development / Content Writer at Tata Consultancy Services
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Motion graphics, web development and content writing for informative blogs and articles; SME (Subject Matter Expert)
Designer (Illustration and corporate stationery)
August 1, 2017 - Present
Designer working on illustration and corporate stationery projects.
After Effects Facilitator at Universidad de Colima
May 1, 2019 - Present
Teaching/facilitating After Effects sessions.
Subject Matter Expert at Tata Consultancy Services
October 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Customer Service, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Guidance and Mentorship.

Education

Graphic Designer Degree at Universidad de Colima
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Graphic Design Degree at Universidad de Colima
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Illustrator Master Class at Universidad de Colima
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020

Qualifications

Illustrator Master Class
September 1, 2020 - December 18, 2025
Graphic Design Degree
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Illustrator Master Class
September 1, 2020 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
    paper Model Photobook

    Project created in collaboration with Alejandra Contreras. Creative exploration of makeup styles, lighting setups, and posing to develop a modeling photobook that highlights aesthetic versatility and expressive range in front of the camera.

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