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Hi there! I’m Gil Ona, a product designer with a strong foundation in illustration and brand identity. I run a small art business, crafting apparel and merchandise while delivering thoughtful design that resonates with customers. I’m passionate about collaboration, fast-moving environments, and turning ideas into polished visuals and experiences. My background in hospitality taught me excellent communication, teamwork, and a relentless work ethic, which I bring to every project.…Hi there! I’m Gil Ona, a product designer with a strong foundation in illustration and brand identity. I run a small art business, crafting apparel and merchandise while delivering thoughtful design that resonates with customers. I’m passionate about collaboration, fast-moving environments, and turning ideas into polished visuals and experiences. My background in hospitality taught me excellent communication, teamwork, and a relentless work ethic, which I bring to every project.

Gil Ona

Product Designer, Designer, Brand Designer, +2

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Hi there! I’m Gil Ona, a product designer with a strong foundation in illustration and brand identity. I run a small art business, crafting apparel and merchandise while delivering thoughtful design that resonates with customers. I’m passionate about collaboration, fast-moving environments, and turning ideas into polished visuals and experiences. My background in hospitality taught me excellent communication, teamwork, and a relentless work ethic, which I bring to every project.…Hi there! I’m Gil Ona, a product designer with a strong foundation in illustration and brand identity. I run a small art business, crafting apparel and merchandise while delivering thoughtful design that resonates with customers. I’m passionate about collaboration, fast-moving environments, and turning ideas into polished visuals and experiences. My background in hospitality taught me excellent communication, teamwork, and a relentless work ethic, which I bring to every project.

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Hi there! I’m Gil Ona, a product designer with a strong foundation in illustration and brand identity. I run a small art business, crafting apparel and merchandise while delivering thoughtful design that resonates with customers.

I’m passionate about collaboration, fast-moving environments, and turning ideas into polished visuals and experiences. My background in hospitality taught me excellent communication, teamwork, and a relentless work ethic, which I bring to every project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Owner & Product Designer at Soothing & Suffering

January 1, 2023 - November 18, 2025

Founded a successful small art business with a 110% growth rate in the first year. Managed day-to-day operations, multitasking across product design, fulfilling online orders, taking inventory, budgeting, and scheduling trade shows. Created promotional material in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and Microsoft 365 to establish brand identity on social media and advertising campaigns. Oversaw the production process of over 40 distinct apparel and merchandise designs from concept to finalization and quality check. Ensured customer satisfaction and brand reliability with fast, personable responses to product queries and order concerns. Researched current trends through social media, attended events and conventions, and connected with fellow business owners to develop new ideas and designs.

Steward and Busser Lead at Disneyland Resort

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Awarded multiple recognitions for proactivity in helping co-workers, ensuring efficient operations, and exceeding productivity standards. Managed and oversaw back-of-house staff across 3 restaurants to maintain sanitary standards and promote efficient workflow for both front and back of house. Exceeded park cleanliness expectations by 10% after kick-starting a deep clean regimen led in cooperation with team members and upper management. Initiated and established a daily staff meeting routine to increase coordination and communication among cast members, foster teamwork, and improve operational efficiency. Liaised between upper management and cast members to create a more supportive work environment that nurtures cast members’ motivation and morale.

Barista and Key Holder at Mecha Matcha

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Awarded employee of the month for outstanding work performance. Collaborated with and supported the general manager in the research and development of new menu items. Arranged branding and advertising material in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator to promote Mecha Matcha on social media. Operated a point-of-sale system to facilitate sales and record orders. Trained and mentored new team members in front and back of house positions on policies, procedures, machine operation and maintenance, responsibilities, and quality standards.

Kitchen Staff at Basilur Tea & Coffee

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Demonstrated responsive and professional customer service in a fast-paced environment by attentively addressing customer-specific requests and amicably resolving complaints. Collaborated with co-workers to ensure a positive and productive work environment conducive to fulfilling customer orders efficiently and accurately. Onboarded and trained new hires on food safety procedures, methods of food and drink preparation, and equipment operation.

Part-Time Front Office Assistant at Dental Smiles

November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020

Maintained a clean workspace, sterilizing equipment and furniture, preparing operating rooms, cleaning debris, and filing patient records and office documents. Counted stock for front of house, routinely ordering refills to keep a pace consistent, ready-to-work environment. Exhibited quality customer service by greeting visitors, check-in patients, and guiding patients into waiting rooms in a warm, professional manner. Arranged patient appointments by handling phone calls and confirming patient availability through text messaging.