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Hi, I’m Carly Richards—a versatile graphic designer focused on brand identities, print materials, and digital graphics. I enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals for private and nonprofit clients, with a friendly, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering quality work on time. With over 15 years in sales and customer service, I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and project-management skills to every engagement. I thrive on feedback, adapt quickly, and aim to help brands tell their story clearly and effectively through smart design choices.…Hi, I’m Carly Richards—a versatile graphic designer focused on brand identities, print materials, and digital graphics. I enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals for private and nonprofit clients, with a friendly, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering quality work on time. With over 15 years in sales and customer service, I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and project-management skills to every engagement. I thrive on feedback, adapt quickly, and aim to help brands tell their story clearly and effectively through smart design choices.

Carly Richards

Graphic Designer, Designer, Illustrator, +2

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Hi, I’m Carly Richards—a versatile graphic designer focused on brand identities, print materials, and digital graphics. I enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals for private and nonprofit clients, with a friendly, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering quality work on time. With over 15 years in sales and customer service, I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and project-management skills to every engagement. I thrive on feedback, adapt quickly, and aim to help brands tell their story clearly and effectively through smart design choices.…Hi, I’m Carly Richards—a versatile graphic designer focused on brand identities, print materials, and digital graphics. I enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals for private and nonprofit clients, with a friendly, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering quality work on time. With over 15 years in sales and customer service, I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and project-management skills to every engagement. I thrive on feedback, adapt quickly, and aim to help brands tell their story clearly and effectively through smart design choices.

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Hi, I’m Carly Richards—a versatile graphic designer focused on brand identities, print materials, and digital graphics. I enjoy turning ideas into polished visuals for private and nonprofit clients, with a friendly, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering quality work on time.

With over 15 years in sales and customer service, I bring strong communication, problem-solving, and project-management skills to every engagement. I thrive on feedback, adapt quickly, and aim to help brands tell their story clearly and effectively through smart design choices.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Designs by Carly

February 1, 2025 - Present

Consults with clients to understand project goals, brand needs, and design direction; designs logos, brand identities, print materials, and social media graphics; develops concepts and mockups for final production; creates banners and flyers; manages multiple designs and ensures timely delivery; coordinates with local print shops; uses Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to ensure precise messaging; maintains client relationships and incorporates feedback; leverages marketing strategies to boost engagement and profitability; collaborates with nonprofits for better solutions; handles contracts, invoices, pricing, and payments.

Deli Clerk/Sales Associate at Gelson's

May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2022

Processed transactions with cash, credit/debit, EBT, WIC, and personal checks while keeping accurate records; used customer service software and assisted customers with product questions; solved problems across multiple requests and concerns; provided personalized service and connected with customers; used e-commerce tools to track purchases; utilized Zebra technology for efficient transactions; demonstrated reliability in time management and operations.

Store/Sales Associate at Albertsons

February 1, 2008 - April 1, 2017

Maintained order and provided excellent customer service under high-stress conditions; supported multiple roles to ensure efficiency; managed the Starbucks department with multitasking, including customer service, personalized orders, cash handling, inventory, and cleanup; collaborated with team members to deliver strongCustomer Service and foster a family-like atmosphere; tracked inventory and sales through daily logs; prepared events using Microsoft products.

Industrial/Architectural Designer at Outdoor Dimensions

May 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Developed promotional banners weekly using Photoshop and Illustrator; published banners to social platforms and Wix site; researched articles to inform promotional materials; applied marketing strategies to engage customers; supported sign program development.

Media Graphic Designer at T's 4 Hope

September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Generated an average of 30 creative concepts weekly; produced signage and branding materials for multi-family, residential, community, retail, and healthcare projects; collaborated with Sales Representatives, Designers, and Supervisors; tracked daily work in Excel.