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I'm Cristina Ortega, I have a degree in Industrial Design from Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia and a Masters in Communication Design from Pratt Institute in NYC. Recently I finished a course in Illustration at UNAM in Mexico City followed by a Book Illustration Workshop. I currently live in Mexico City and work on design and illustration projects.…

CRIST INA ORTEGA

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +2

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I'm Cristina Ortega, I have a degree in Industrial Design from Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia and a Masters in Communication Design from Pratt Institute in NYC. Recently I finished a course in Illustration at UNAM in Mexico City followed by a Book Illustration Workshop. I currently live in Mexico City and work on design and illustration projects.…

Available to hire

I’m Cristina Ortega, I have a degree in Industrial Design from Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia and a Masters in Communication Design from Pratt Institute in NYC. Recently I finished a course in Illustration at UNAM in Mexico City followed by a Book Illustration Workshop. I currently live in Mexico City and work on design and illustration projects.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Editorial Illustration

Logo

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Adobe InDesign

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Logo

Expert

Book Illustration

Intermediate

Poster

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Spirit Socks USA

March 1, 2024 - Present

Design custom branded socks for a variety of clients, from corporate to schools, colleges and individuals. Logo design for a varied group of startups: Centeo, Kontempo and Xion vc

Freelance Graphic Designer at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 2014 - Present

Worked on a wide range of projects from concept/design to execution. Projects such as: posters, logo design, corporate gifts, stationery, website, app design, marketing materials and school yearbook. Some clients are: SAB Miller, Key Biscayne Yatch Club, Saba Millares Optometrist, Dvdendo, St Philip’s Episcopal School.

Designer at BorsaWallace

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012

Work on a variety of projects from initial concept/design to final production. Managed schedules, budget and coordinated production for all the project phases. Maintain contact with clients and vendors. Projects include design for: invitations, save the dates, posters, press kits, brochures, packaging, signage and displays. Clients as: Gallo Family Vineyards, Vicks, Ecco Domani, Olay, Pantene, Wella, Heineken, Clinique and The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous.

Head of Signage Division at Corferias, S.A.

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004

Coordinated and directed the design, production and implementation of signage for Colombia’s largest corporation specializing in commercial exhibitions and fairs. Designed and produced banners, maps, directional signs, entryway graphics and general architectural graphics for the corporation and its clients. Managed a team of 5 professionals and various outside contractors during production of more than 40 exhibitions each year.

Design Intern at Thomson-Leeds Company, Inc

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002

Participated in 4-month internship, specializing in the design of POP (point of purchase) displays, stands and packaging. Key member of team that developed projects for clients such as: Wall Street Journal, Playmobil, XM Radio, Celestial Seasonings, Express.