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I work with non-profits, foundations and academic institutions to achieve their strategic goals by developing and implementing effective brand strategies. I lead and execute the creative direction of graphic design and illustration projects for U.S.-based research organizations, developing strategic layouts, social media and web assets, and event branding that strengthen brand messaging and support each organization's social impact mission.…I work with non-profits, foundations and academic institutions to achieve their strategic goals by developing and implementing effective brand strategies. I lead and execute the creative direction of graphic design and illustration projects for U.S.-based research organizations, developing strategic layouts, social media and web assets, and event branding that strengthen brand messaging and support each organization's social impact mission.

Gloria Mendoza

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Art Director, +3

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I work with non-profits, foundations and academic institutions to achieve their strategic goals by developing and implementing effective brand strategies. I lead and execute the creative direction of graphic design and illustration projects for U.S.-based research organizations, developing strategic layouts, social media and web assets, and event branding that strengthen brand messaging and support each organization's social impact mission.…I work with non-profits, foundations and academic institutions to achieve their strategic goals by developing and implementing effective brand strategies. I lead and execute the creative direction of graphic design and illustration projects for U.S.-based research organizations, developing strategic layouts, social media and web assets, and event branding that strengthen brand messaging and support each organization's social impact mission.

Available to hire

I work with non-profits, foundations and academic institutions to achieve their strategic goals by developing and implementing effective brand strategies.

I lead and execute the creative direction of graphic design and illustration projects for U.S.-based research organizations, developing strategic layouts, social media and web assets, and event branding that strengthen brand messaging and support each organization’s social impact mission.

Skills

Illustration

Branding

Editorial Illustration

Book Cover

Brand Identity

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Branding

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Data & Society

November 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024

Led brand guidelines implementation. Refined organization-wide brand identity, established high-quality standards for all materials. Transformed the organization’s visual style. Developed guidelines to shift storytelling around mass incarceration and immigration, prioritizing dignity and racial equity in visual content. Drove fundraising campaigns and directed brand design and production for cross-media campaigns at annual galas (2017, 2018, 2022). Built a creative network and managed the design team, collaborating with interns and freelancers to foster collaboration and coherent brand messaging.

Freelance Designer at Gloria MC Studio

August 1, 2024 - Present

Lead and execute the creative direction of graphic design and illustration projects for U.S.-based research organizations. Develop strategic layouts, social media and web assets, and event branding to strengthen brand messaging and support social impact missions. Collaborated with a diverse team on illustration projects and art direction.

Designer at Era Institute of Justice

February 1, 2016 - October 1, 2022

Led brand guidelines implementation; refined and ensured organization-wide compliance for all branded products, establishing high-quality standards for all materials. Transformed the organization’s visual style by developing guidelines to shift storytelling around mass incarceration and immigration, prioritizing dignity and racial equity in visual content. Drove fundraising campaigns; directed brand design and production for cross-media fundraising campaigns at annual galas (2017, 2018, 2022). Built a creative network by collaborating with Sunset Park and NYC-area artists. Managed the design team, collaborating with senior designers and freelancers, establishing systems and fostering a culture of collaboration.