Hi, I’m Alba Marina Elizalde. I’m a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 9 years of experience specializing in branding, social media, and marketing design across print and digital platforms. I’m passionate about developing brand identities, creating compelling visual campaigns, and collaborating across teams to enhance user engagement and brand consistency. Currently I’m the Head Graphic Designer at Big 5 Sporting Goods, where I lead cross-departmental visual projects from concept to completion. I enjoy mentoring junior designers, optimizing workflows, and partnering with marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce teams to deliver cohesive visuals that support growth and revenue.

Alba Marina Elizalde

Hi, I’m Alba Marina Elizalde. I’m a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 9 years of experience specializing in branding, social media, and marketing design across print and digital platforms. I’m passionate about developing brand identities, creating compelling visual campaigns, and collaborating across teams to enhance user engagement and brand consistency. Currently I’m the Head Graphic Designer at Big 5 Sporting Goods, where I lead cross-departmental visual projects from concept to completion. I enjoy mentoring junior designers, optimizing workflows, and partnering with marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce teams to deliver cohesive visuals that support growth and revenue.

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Hi, I’m Alba Marina Elizalde. I’m a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 9 years of experience specializing in branding, social media, and marketing design across print and digital platforms. I’m passionate about developing brand identities, creating compelling visual campaigns, and collaborating across teams to enhance user engagement and brand consistency.

Currently I’m the Head Graphic Designer at Big 5 Sporting Goods, where I lead cross-departmental visual projects from concept to completion. I enjoy mentoring junior designers, optimizing workflows, and partnering with marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce teams to deliver cohesive visuals that support growth and revenue.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head Graphic Designer at Big 5 Sporting Goods
January 1, 2019 - November 16, 2025
Lead design strategy for nationwide campaigns across print, digital, and social media. Manage and mentor junior designers while maintaining brand consistency. Develop templates and systems that improved project turnaround by 30%. Partner with marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce to deliver cohesive visuals. Supported rebranding and seasonal campaign initiatives. Collaborated with print vendors and marketing teams to ensure accurate production.
Graphic Designer at CSUDH Career Center
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Designed flyers, posters, brochures and digital materials to support campus events. Partnered with staff to develop student-focused campaigns increasing event attendance.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self Employed
January 1, 2015 - November 16, 2025
Provide brand identity, illustration, and marketing design for small businesses and individuals. Manage client communications, creative direction, and final production deliverables.

Education

BFA, Graphic Design at California State University Dominguez Hills
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
AA, Liberal Arts & Science at Harbor Occupational Center
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
AA, Illustration at El Camino College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Other