Hello! I’m Ionela Georgiana Purcel, a passionate graphic designer, 2D illustrator, and social media manager with a solid background in fine arts, illustration, storytelling, and 2D animation. I am a detail-oriented and growth-driven creative professional with a strong interest in visual storytelling and brand identity. My work is guided by curiosity, empathy, and a constant desire to improve. I take pride in combining aesthetic sensibility with strategic thinking, ensuring that every design communicates clearly and resonates emotionally. Collaboration and open communication are central to my process, as I believe the best results come from genuine connection and shared vision.…

Ionela (Georgiana) Purcel

Hello! I’m Ionela Georgiana Purcel, a passionate graphic designer, 2D illustrator, and social media manager with a solid background in fine arts, illustration, storytelling, and 2D animation. I am a detail-oriented and growth-driven creative professional with a strong interest in visual storytelling and brand identity. My work is guided by curiosity, empathy, and a constant desire to improve. I take pride in combining aesthetic sensibility with strategic thinking, ensuring that every design communicates clearly and resonates emotionally. Collaboration and open communication are central to my process, as I believe the best results come from genuine connection and shared vision.…

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Hello! I’m Ionela Georgiana Purcel, a passionate graphic designer, 2D illustrator, and social media manager with a solid background in fine arts, illustration, storytelling, and 2D animation.

I am a detail-oriented and growth-driven creative professional with a strong interest in visual storytelling and brand identity. My work is guided by curiosity, empathy, and a constant desire to improve. I take pride in combining aesthetic sensibility with strategic thinking, ensuring that every design communicates clearly and resonates emotionally. Collaboration and open communication are central to my process, as I believe the best results come from genuine connection and shared vision.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at TXTO, Business Packaging Solutions (BPS)
November 1, 2023 - Present
Since November 2023, working remotely creating engaging social media content, managing branding efforts, and designing packaging graphics to improve client businesses. At the end of 2024, started providing graphic services for TXTO, a small business that creates card games. Developed skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, graphic design, branding, logo design, Adobe After Effects, print design, and packaging design.
Freelance Illustrator at Viral Webbs
October 1, 2023 - May 16, 2025
Working remotely as a freelance illustrator for children’s books, blending creative fulfillment and meticulous artistry. Translating authors' words into visuals that captivate young readers, balancing vibrant imagination with thoughtful storytelling. Skills include Adobe Photoshop, digital painting, 2D drawing, character design, book illustration, and visual composition.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
October 1, 2022 - Present
Skilled graphic designer with expertise in creating brand designs, board game visuals, merchandise, vector illustrations, and social media content based in Cluj-Napoca. Proficient in advanced Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, excelling in following instructions and developing original concepts independently. Experience includes volunteering at ASU AD, rebranding the Kaleidoscope Festival, designing logos, posters, and promotional materials for interactive art events. Delivered graphic design workshops teaching fundamentals of design and color theory for impactful logo creation. Specializes in 2D illustrations and graphic design for logos, flyers, brochures, and social media visuals.
Public Relations Coordinator at ASUAD
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022
Volunteered coordinating the Public Relations department at ASUAD for two years. Developed significant communication and teamwork skills working alongside student volunteers on association projects and maintaining external relations with other organizations. Managed social media pages and promoted events organized by the association.

Education

Master's degree at University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca
October 1, 2021 - July 6, 2023
Bachelor's degree at University of Art and Design Cluj-Napoca
October 1, 2018 - July 17, 2021

Qualifications

Driving license Category B
June 22, 2018 - June 22, 2027

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Other, Gaming, Professional Services
    Graphic Design Portfolio
    This portfolio showcases some of the graphic design projects I’ve worked on, all created with passion and attention to detail. Each project has helped me learn something new, strengthen my skills, and develop my own style, which I’d be excited to bring to your project if we get the chance to work together. graphicdesigner resume illustrator…
    Illustration | Comics | Animation Portfolio
    I made this portfolio to showcase first of all, my resume and second of all - illustration, comics, and animation artworks, for which I used programs such as : -Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, and the entire Affinity Suite; -Krita, Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for video editing regarding my animation projects resume illustrator graphicdesigner videoeditor animator…