Hi! I'm Cristy, a multi-media designer and artist based in the Bay Area. I have experience as a graphic designer, web designer, and more! As a junior designer and creative, I'm always excited to learn, grow, and expand my knowledge in any areas of design, graphic production, and more

Cristy Aguilar Gilroy

Hi! I'm Cristy, a multi-media designer and artist based in the Bay Area. I have experience as a graphic designer, web designer, and more! As a junior designer and creative, I'm always excited to learn, grow, and expand my knowledge in any areas of design, graphic production, and more

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Hi! I’m Cristy, a multi-media designer and artist based in the Bay Area.

I have experience as a graphic designer, web designer, and more! As a junior designer and creative, I’m always excited to learn, grow, and expand my knowledge in any areas of design, graphic production, and more

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Artist & Multi Media Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2023 - November 7, 2025
Designing a multitude of visually compelling assets for clients including websites, social media graphics, business cards, print banners; branding and marketing collateral; motion graphics and production of visuals as needed; localization-friendly workflow.
Graphic Designer at La Ofrenda Festival
June 1, 2025 - November 7, 2025
Design graphics for social media, flyers, signage, merchandise, and email marketing in English and Spanish; prepare digital and print-ready files using Adobe Creative Suite for distribution in the South Bay area for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA); contribute to brand templates and design systems; assist in motion graphics production.
Graphic Production Artist at Hogarth Worldwide
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Update product imagery and UI elements in Photoshop comps, and output web graphics for a private tech company; structure Photoshop comps to optimize production and localization workflows using slices, smart objects, and layer comps; review final deliverables for accuracy; track and check-in web graphic assets using a version control system; ensure project deadlines and accurate handoffs for localization.
Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator at McEwan Enterprises
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Oversee and manage social media platforms and websites for four separate business entities; design physical assets to create and develop visual branding that aligns with business needs; design digital assets for promotional purposes; achieve high engagement metrics (e.g., up to 21.6K views in a 30-day period).
VP of Marketing & Outreach at Residence Hall Association, SJSU
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Led marketing and outreach efforts; designed engaging promotional assets including social media graphics, information graphics, posters, flyers, stickers, and apparel; organized and co-led events and outreach; helped recruit board applicants and conducted interviews for a smooth recruitment process.
Volunteer / Event Co-Lead & Social Media & Marketing at Third Friday Art Walk
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Recruited and coordinated a 12-person committee for a free, community-wide art event; onboarded, trained, and oversaw marketing interns; collaborated with local nonprofits and businesses to support local artists; designed graphics and templates for social media and print; produced short reels using Adobe After Effects; redesigned website interface and improved accessibility.

Education

B.F.A. at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Cum Laude, Latin Honors
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
President's Scholar
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

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