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Hello! I'm Samantha Cotrina, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Guayaquil, Ecuador. I specialize in creating visually compelling branding and illustration work, with more than three years of experience as a freelance artist. I thrive on transforming ideas into thoughtful designs that communicate clearly and engage audiences. I'm enthusiastic about embracing new skills and collaborating to achieve organizational goals. I’m always eager to learn, adapt to new design languages, and contribute to project success through creative problem solving.…Hello! I'm Samantha Cotrina, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Guayaquil, Ecuador. I specialize in creating visually compelling branding and illustration work, with more than three years of experience as a freelance artist. I thrive on transforming ideas into thoughtful designs that communicate clearly and engage audiences. I'm enthusiastic about embracing new skills and collaborating to achieve organizational goals. I’m always eager to learn, adapt to new design languages, and contribute to project success through creative problem solving.

Samantha Cotrina

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Character Designer, +2

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Hello! I'm Samantha Cotrina, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Guayaquil, Ecuador. I specialize in creating visually compelling branding and illustration work, with more than three years of experience as a freelance artist. I thrive on transforming ideas into thoughtful designs that communicate clearly and engage audiences. I'm enthusiastic about embracing new skills and collaborating to achieve organizational goals. I’m always eager to learn, adapt to new design languages, and contribute to project success through creative problem solving.…Hello! I'm Samantha Cotrina, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Guayaquil, Ecuador. I specialize in creating visually compelling branding and illustration work, with more than three years of experience as a freelance artist. I thrive on transforming ideas into thoughtful designs that communicate clearly and engage audiences. I'm enthusiastic about embracing new skills and collaborating to achieve organizational goals. I’m always eager to learn, adapt to new design languages, and contribute to project success through creative problem solving.

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Hello! I’m Samantha Cotrina, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Guayaquil, Ecuador. I specialize in creating visually compelling branding and illustration work, with more than three years of experience as a freelance artist. I thrive on transforming ideas into thoughtful designs that communicate clearly and engage audiences.

I’m enthusiastic about embracing new skills and collaborating to achieve organizational goals. I’m always eager to learn, adapt to new design languages, and contribute to project success through creative problem solving.

Skills

Character Design

Logo

Experience Level

Character Design

Expert

Logo

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at Sustainability program, ESPOL

December 31, 2023 - October 4, 2025

Developed graphic pieces for different formats and adaptations (socials, web, printable). Designed packaging for a variety of products and animated videos for billboards and in-store screens. Produced and designed internal announcements for diverse formats and channels along with an internal communications magazine. Redefined the visual language of internal communications in collaboration with HR and Marketing, ensuring alignment with brand identity.

Graphic Design Intern at Pycca S.A

February 1, 2025 - Present

Guided customers during character design process to help them synthesize their ideas and concepts. Created diversity of illustrations (characters, backgrounds) customized according to customer’s preferences.

Art Director Junior Intern at Advancing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - ESPOL

September 30, 2024 - October 4, 2025

Coached Visual designers interns in the new graphic style and the communication style for all the project. Analyzed current graphic style for the guides and posters used in the program. Redesigned the graphic style and illustrated new posters that will be used from now on in the program.

Illustration and Character Design at Freelancer

January 1, 2020 - Present

Illustrated and designed a variety of characters and backgrounds; developed concepts and tailored illustrations to clients' preferences.