Hi, I’m Paula Cancela, a graphic designer focused on brand design, packaging, and label artwork with more than 15 years of experience. I blend technical prepress know-how with creative storytelling to build brands that stand out on shelves and screens alike. I thrive in cross-functional teams, can manage color management and press proofing end-to-end, and enjoy turning client goals into clear, persuasive visuals and copy. I’m open to on-site opportunities in Ecuador and remote projects across international markets aligned with EST (GMT-5).…

Paula Cancela

Hi, I’m Paula Cancela, a graphic designer focused on brand design, packaging, and label artwork with more than 15 years of experience. I blend technical prepress know-how with creative storytelling to build brands that stand out on shelves and screens alike. I thrive in cross-functional teams, can manage color management and press proofing end-to-end, and enjoy turning client goals into clear, persuasive visuals and copy. I’m open to on-site opportunities in Ecuador and remote projects across international markets aligned with EST (GMT-5).…

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Hi, I’m Paula Cancela, a graphic designer focused on brand design, packaging, and label artwork with more than 15 years of experience. I blend technical prepress know-how with creative storytelling to build brands that stand out on shelves and screens alike.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, can manage color management and press proofing end-to-end, and enjoy turning client goals into clear, persuasive visuals and copy. I’m open to on-site opportunities in Ecuador and remote projects across international markets aligned with EST (GMT-5).

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Beginner

Work Experience

Designer & Prepress Specialist at Grupo CONVERSA – Paper & Packaging Manufacturer
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Packaging and paper bag design, floral wrapping for export. Artwork processing, photo retouching, digital/manual color separation, CTP plate management, offset/flexo printing quality control, color proofing, and on-press validation.
Image Processing at Grupo EL COMERCIO – Newspaper
June 1, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Photo retouching, layout for supplements and ads. CTP plate preparation and review. Color proof coordination.
Designer & Prepress Technician at Corporación MYL – Printing Company
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011
Internal and external advertising design, packaging design, final artwork development, and direct client coordination.
Designer & Prepress Specialist at Industrias OMEGA – Paper & Packaging Manufacturer
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Photo retouching, color separation, CMYK proofing, CTP plate preparation and archiving.
Designer & Prepress Technician at SOBOC GRAFIC – Printing Company
February 1, 2010 - February 1, 2010
Editorial and packaging design, print quality control, scanning, mounting, and production equipment maintenance.
Designer & Prepress Specialist at Grupo CONVERSA
January 1, 2012 - May 1, 2024
Packaging and paper bag design, floral wrapping for export. Artwork processing, photo retouching, digital/manual color separation, CTP plate management, offset/flexo printing quality control, color proofing, and on-press validation.
Image Processing at Grupo EL COMERCIO
April 1, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Photo retouching, layout for supplements and ads. CTP plate preparation and review. Color proof coordination.
Designer & Prepress Technician at Corporación MYL
December 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011
Internal and external advertising design, packaging design, final artwork development, and direct client coordination.
Designer & Prepress Specialist at Industrias OMEGA
July 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Photo retouching, color separation, chromatic proofing, CTP plate preparation and archiving.
Designer & Prepress Technician at SOBOC GRAFIC
September 1, 2006 - February 1, 2010
Editorial and packaging design, print quality control, scanning, mounting, and production equipment maintenance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at Universidad Tecnológica América (UNITA)
September 1, 2001 - September 1, 2006
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design & Visual Communication at Universidad Tecnológica América (UNITA)
September 1, 2001 - September 1, 2006
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design & Visual Communication at Universidad Tecnológica América (UNITA)
September 1, 2001 - September 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Wholesale & Distribution, Education

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