Elina Diaz is a designer and illustrator/hand-letterer based in Miami, Fl. She holds a Graphic Design and Creative Advertising B.F.A from the University of Miami. Elina is currently a Senior Designer at an Independent book publisher where she brings stories to life through her covers and interior designs. She also works independently with clients from industries varying from beauty to home decor. Elina pulls inspiration from her travels, culture, and life experiences. She loves creating colorful and playful pieces that radiate positivity and empowerment. When she isn't designing, she is daydreaming of the next destination she wants to explore.

Elina Diaz is a designer and illustrator/hand-letterer based in Miami, Fl. She holds a Graphic Design and Creative Advertising B.F.A from the University of Miami. Elina is currently a Senior Designer at an Independent book publisher where she brings stories to life through her covers and interior designs. She also works independently with clients from industries varying from beauty to home decor. Elina pulls inspiration from her travels, culture, and life experiences. She loves creating colorful and playful pieces that radiate positivity and empowerment. When she isn't designing, she is daydreaming of the next destination she wants to explore.

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Elina Diaz is a designer and illustrator/hand-letterer based in Miami, Fl. She holds a Graphic Design and Creative Advertising B.F.A from the University of Miami. Elina is currently a Senior Designer at an Independent book publisher where she brings stories to life through her covers and interior designs. She also works independently with clients from industries varying from beauty to home decor. Elina pulls inspiration from her travels, culture, and life experiences. She loves creating colorful and playful pieces that radiate positivity and empowerment. When she isn’t designing, she is daydreaming of the next destination she wants to explore.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Mango Publishing Group
January 1, 2014 - Present
Produced book covers & interior layouts; produced illustrations/hand lettering for covers/interiors; prepared PowerPoint presentations for Sales Meetings; supervised design interns.
Museum Receptionist at Lowe Art Museum
January 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025
Assisted with special events; answered phone calls/inquiries; promoted museum membership.
Graphic Design Intern at Dr.Brandt Skincare
January 1, 2012 - October 6, 2025
Assisted lead designer with packaging and brochure design; designed product sheets for retailers/sales reps.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Miami
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Associates Degree at Miami Dade College
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other
    paper Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund Commission

    paper Mass Mutual—We March On

    To commemorate the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote, Mass Mutual wanted to celebrate the moment in a truly Live Mutual way - rejoicing in our interdependence and our reliance on one another - while acknowledging that, together, there is more to be done.

    Johannes Leonardo created the concept We March On, where they partnered with three artists - Stephanie Munoz, Cymone Wilder and myself—to create a mosaic of activist posters that reflect the last 100 years of progress. Borrowing from turn of the century typography and sentiments, we paid homage to the millions of voices and thousands of marches that came before us. Finally, to show that the work isn’t finished and underscore the Live Mutual sentiment, the body copy declares, “progress is never done, and never done alone