Hi, I’m Carly Certo, a graphic designer based in New Jersey with a passion for creating cohesive visual identities across digital and print. I thrive in collaborative teams, translating marketing goals into on-brand visuals—from product sketches and packaging design to social media graphics and campaigns—while keeping a keen eye on brand standards and industry trends.

Carly Certo

Hi, I’m Carly Certo, a graphic designer based in New Jersey with a passion for creating cohesive visual identities across digital and print. I thrive in collaborative teams, translating marketing goals into on-brand visuals—from product sketches and packaging design to social media graphics and campaigns—while keeping a keen eye on brand standards and industry trends.

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Hi, I’m Carly Certo, a graphic designer based in New Jersey with a passion for creating cohesive visual identities across digital and print.

I thrive in collaborative teams, translating marketing goals into on-brand visuals—from product sketches and packaging design to social media graphics and campaigns—while keeping a keen eye on brand standards and industry trends.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Graphic Designer at ESW Beauty
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Expanded responsibilities to include intern supervision and maintaining brand consistency across all visual content. Manage end-to-end design projects, from product sketches and mock-ups to prototypes and final graphic assets for both digital and print materials. Oversee the design and execution of social media graphics, email campaigns, website banners, and multimedia content for platforms like Instagram and Pinterest. Manage the social media content calendar from a design perspective, ensuring timely asset creation, alignment with marketing campaigns, and platform-specific optimizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive, on-brand marketing materials while staying ahead of industry trends and maintaining brand standards.
Graphic Design Intern at ESW Beauty
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Contributed to graphic design and marketing by creating product sketches, mock-ups, prototypes, and print graphic assets. Designed social media graphics, email campaigns, website banners, and multimedia content for platforms like Instagram, and Pinterest. Collaborated with the marketing team to ensure all design solutions aligned with brand identity and marketing goals. Stayed updated on design trends and best practices, ensuring consistency and innovation in all visual materials.
Freelance Graphic Designer at NJ Shopping & Dining Guide
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Worked as a freelance graphic designer creating ads for local businesses for a 40-page monthly magazine. Helped out with invoicing of advertisers each month.
Graphic Design at NJ Shopping & Dining Guide
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Freelance graphic designer creating ads for local businesses for a 40-page monthly magazine. Helped out with invoicing of advertisers each month.

Education

High School Diploma at Monroe Township High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2018
Undergraduate Coursework at University of Colorado Boulder
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Associates Degree in Communication Design Foundation at Fashion Institute of Technology
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
BFA in Packaging Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Monroe Township High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2018
Undergraduate Coursework at University of Colorado Boulder
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Associates Degree in Communication Design Foundation at Fashion Institute of Technology
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
BFA in Packaging Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Consumer Goods