Lucia Fernanda Garces Torres
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I’m Lucia Garces, a natural history illustrator and senior graphic designer with over 20 years of experience creating scientific and medical visuals, branding, and printed and digital communications for clients worldwide. I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals and enjoy collaborating across teams to deliver polished designs from concept to final art. I’m committed to continuous learning and maintaining strong organizational and client-relations skills.
Over the years I have worked in studios, in-house teams, and as a freelancer, delivering a broad range of digital and printed projects. I’m passionate about science communication, typography, and layout, and I thrive in environments that challenge me to grow while producing visually compelling results that meet client goals.
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Intermediate
Language
Spanish; Castilian
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English
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Work Experience
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Various (NSW Transport, NSW OEH, NSW DPIE, NSW Teachers Federation, ChildFund, CE–RES, CANARI, Sam Houston State University, Oregon Health & Science University and others)
January 1, 2014 - PresentProviding illustration and graphic design services for both digital and print media, working on diverse projects ranging from branding to complex scientific visuals. Clients include government agencies, universities, and NGOs in Australia and worldwide.
Senior Graphic Designer at Helixos
January 1, 2023 - PresentSenior-level graphic design responsibilities, developing visual materials to support branding and communication strategies.
Fellow Medical Illustrator at AMI Diversity Fellowship and J&J
December 31, 2024 - July 9, 2025Participated in a fellowship focused on medical illustration, creating detailed and accurate scientific visuals.
Faculty Demonstrator and Scientific Illustrator at Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George’s University
December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025Support teaching anatomy through demonstration and scientific illustration. Responsibilities included anatomy dissection and creating educational visual content for students.
Senior Graphic Designer & Product Developer at Hot Stuff Merchandise
December 31, 2014 - July 9, 2025Designed and developed graphic products for merchandise, leading design projects and coordinating production.
Production Manager & Senior Graphic Designer at Gmarka Creativa
December 31, 2007 - July 9, 2025Managed production processes while leading graphic design efforts in Colombia.
Production Manager & Graphic Designer at MUVIS Advertising
December 31, 2005 - July 9, 2025Oversaw production and delivered graphic design services in an advertising agency environment.
Graphic Designer at STAPEL Printers
December 31, 2002 - July 9, 2025Graphic design duties focused on print media.
Junior Graphic Designer at Martin Alba & Associates
December 31, 2001 - July 9, 2025Assisted in graphic design tasks and gained foundational experience.
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Freelance – Various Clients
January 1, 2014 - PresentProvided illustration and graphic design services for a wide range of clients including NSW Transport, Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH), NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPIE), NSW Teachers Federation, ChildFund, CE–RES, CANARI, Sam Houston State University, Oregon Health & Science University, and other organisations worldwide; work encompassed branding, layout, digital and print production, and infographics.
Senior Graphic Designer at Helixos
January 1, 2023 - PresentLed the design of branding and visual communication assets; contributed to marketing campaigns and client deliverables across digital and print media.
Fellow Medical Illustrator at AMI Diversity Fellowship and Johnson & Johnson
December 31, 2024 - September 19, 2025Fellowship focusing on medical illustration, collaborating with AMI and Johnson & Johnson to create scientifically accurate visuals and educational materials.
Faculty Demonstrator and Scientific Illustrator at Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
December 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025Demonstrated anatomical science visualization and produced scientific illustrations for curricula and research; mentored students in illustration techniques and dissections.
Senior Graphic Designer & Product Developer at Hot Stuff Merchandise
December 31, 2014 - September 19, 2025Led graphic design and product development for merchandise lines; managed branding, layouts, and production processes.
Production Manager & Senior Graphic Designer at Gmarka Creativa
December 31, 2007 - September 19, 2025Managed production and design operations; oversaw creative projects and team.
Production Manager & Graphic Designer at MUVIS Advertising
December 31, 2005 - September 19, 2025Led production and graphic design for advertising campaigns and print materials.
Graphic Designer at STAPEL printers
December 31, 2002 - September 19, 2025Graphic design responsibilities for print and branding projects.
Junior Graphic Designer at Martin Alba & associates
December 31, 2001 - September 19, 2025Support role in graphic design and production.
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Various clients including NSW Transport, NSW OEH, NSW DPIE, NSW Teachers Federation, ChildFund, CE–RES, CANARI, Sam Houston State University, Oregon Health & Science University and others
January 1, 2014 - PresentSenior Graphic Designer at Helixos
January 1, 2023 - PresentFellow Medical Illustrator at AMI Diversity Fellowship and Johnson & Johnson (J&J)
December 31, 2024 - September 19, 2025Faculty Demonstrator and Scientific Illustrator at Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
December 31, 2022 - September 19, 2025Senior Graphic Designer & Product Developer at Hot Stuff Merchandise
December 31, 2014 - September 19, 2025Production Manager & Senior Graphic Designer at Gmarka Creativa
December 31, 2007 - September 19, 2025Production Manager & Graphic Designer at MUVIS Advertising
December 31, 2005 - September 19, 2025Graphic Designer at STAPEL printers
December 31, 2002 - September 19, 2025Junior Graphic Designer at Martin Alba & associates
December 31, 2001 - September 19, 2025Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Prbis International
January 1, 2014 - PresentFreelance illustrator and graphic designer providing branding, layout, illustration, and visual communication services to clients in Australia and overseas, including NSW government agencies and educational institutions.
Fellow Medical Illustrator at AMI Diversity Fellowship and Johnson & Johnson
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Fellow in medical illustration collaborating on clinical visuals and educational materials.
Faculty Demonstrator and Scientific Illustrator at Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George’s University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022Faculty demonstrator and scientific illustrator supporting anatomy education with 2D/3D visuals.
Senior Graphic Designer & Product Developer at Hot Stuff Merchandise
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014Senior graphic designer and product developer for merchandise and brand-related projects.
Production Manager & Senior Graphic Designer at Gmarka Creativa
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007Production management and senior graphic design for creative and marketing outputs.
Production Manager & Graphic Designer at MUVIS Advertising
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005Production management and graphic design for advertising campaigns.
Graphic Designer at STAPEL printers
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002Graphic design work for printing and related services.
Junior Graphic Designer at Martin Alba & associates
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Junior graphic design duties and development.
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Various clients (Orbis International, NSW Transport, OEH, NSW DPIE, NSW Teachers Federation, ChildFund, CE–RES, CANARI, Miscible, Sam Houston State University, Oregon Health & Science University, and others)
January 1, 2014 - PresentProvide illustration and graphic design services for international and domestic clients, delivering branding, layout, infographics and editorial visuals across print and digital media.
Fellow Medical Illustrator at AMI Diversity Fellowship and J&J
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Fellow in medical illustration focusing on diversity, inclusion in visual communication for medical topics.
Faculty Demonstrator and Scientific Illustrator at Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George’s University, Grenada
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022Teaching and producing scientific illustrations for anatomy education and research.
Education
Bachelor of Graphic Design at Instituto Departamental de Bellas Artes
August 30, 2000Bachelor of Natural History Illustration at University of Newcastle
December 8, 2018Bachelor of Natural History Illustration at University of Newcastle
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Diploma in Business at Bridge Business College
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011Bachelor of Graphic Design at State Institute of Fine Arts of Cali
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2000Bachelor of Natural History Illustration at University of Newcastle
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Diploma in Business at Bridge Business College
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011Bachelor of Graphic Design at State Institute of Fine Arts of Cali
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2000Bachelor of Natural History Illustration at University of Newcastle
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Diploma in Business at Bridge Business College
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011Bachelor of Graphic Design at State Institute of Fine Arts of Cali, Colombia
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2000Bachelor of Natural History Illustration at University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Diploma in Business at Bridge Business College, Sydney, Australia
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Bachelor of Graphic Design at State Institute of Fine Arts of Cali, Colombia
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000Bachelor of Natural History Illustration (with Distinction) at University of Newcastle
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Diploma in Business at Bridge Business College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Bachelor of Graphic Design at State Institute of Fine Arts of Cali, Colombia
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000Qualifications
Fellow Medical Illustrator, AMI Diversity Fellowship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Member, Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025Member, The American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Member, Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022Member, Society of Children Books Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022Grant, William Fletcher Foundation
January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2026Scholarship, Australian Museum Scientific Illustration
January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2026Smithsonian Internship, CDC Entomology Department
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2026Smithsonian Internship, CDC Entomology Department
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Grant, William Fletcher Foundation
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Scholarship, Australian Museum Scientific Illustration
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Industry Experience
Education, Agriculture & Mining, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Government, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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