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Hi, I’m Gabriela Llanos, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Austin, Texas. I craft clear, on-brand visuals for magazines, newspapers, and digital platforms, with a strong foundation in typography, layout, and editorial illustration. I enjoy collaborating with marketing and development teams to bring ideas to life—whether it’s branding, print design, or digital assets—while embracing AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.…Hi, I’m Gabriela Llanos, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Austin, Texas. I craft clear, on-brand visuals for magazines, newspapers, and digital platforms, with a strong foundation in typography, layout, and editorial illustration. I enjoy collaborating with marketing and development teams to bring ideas to life—whether it’s branding, print design, or digital assets—while embracing AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

Gabriela Llanos

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Gabriela Llanos, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Austin, Texas. I craft clear, on-brand visuals for magazines, newspapers, and digital platforms, with a strong foundation in typography, layout, and editorial illustration. I enjoy collaborating with marketing and development teams to bring ideas to life—whether it’s branding, print design, or digital assets—while embracing AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.…Hi, I’m Gabriela Llanos, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Austin, Texas. I craft clear, on-brand visuals for magazines, newspapers, and digital platforms, with a strong foundation in typography, layout, and editorial illustration. I enjoy collaborating with marketing and development teams to bring ideas to life—whether it’s branding, print design, or digital assets—while embracing AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

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Hi, I’m Gabriela Llanos, a graphic designer and illustrator based in Austin, Texas. I craft clear, on-brand visuals for magazines, newspapers, and digital platforms, with a strong foundation in typography, layout, and editorial illustration.

I enjoy collaborating with marketing and development teams to bring ideas to life—whether it’s branding, print design, or digital assets—while embracing AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.

Skills

Branding

Logo

Book Illustration

Editorial Illustration

Magazine

Experience Level

Branding

Expert

Logo

Expert

Book Illustration

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Japanese

Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Production Artist at NewPoint Media Group

October 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024

Leveraged AI tools to streamline administrative processes, designed and edited AI-generated images to match brand aesthetics, produced high-quality print advertisements from concept through final production, developed logos and branding materials for clients, delivering monthly assets for future campaigns. Updated and maintained InDesign templates for print publications across multiple media platforms. Managed quality control of final deliverables for over 90 magazines, including proofreading, testing, troubleshooting, and error correction, reducing overall errors. Collaborated with the marketing team to create on-brand visuals for digital marketing materials. Worked with the software development team to create digital assets for web platforms and applications.

Comics & Illustrator at The Daily Texan

January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023

Conceptualized and developed short stories for serialized comic strips. Illustrated one comic per week, consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards. Created custom illustrations for news stories on demand. Managed task distribution to ensure a balanced workload and efficient project completion.

Production Designer & Page Editor at Gannett Media | USA Today Network

June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020

Designed 20 pages daily for nationwide newspapers, collaborated with a team of designers to achieve daily production goals. Communicated with editors to meet design requirements while maintaining brand consistency. Created graphics, illustrations, and edited photos for print materials. Designed magazine spreads and newspaper covers, ensuring high-quality visual impact. Worked with senior designers on large-scale web and advertising projects.

Supervisor of Quality Assurance at Erin Condren

May 1, 2015 - February 1, 2018

Delegated tasks to team members to ensure timely completion of daily objectives. Coordinated with design, printing, and customer service teams to expedite order fulfillment. Compiled daily reports summarizing the department’s achievements and progress. Reviewed and approved InDesign files for final print production. Conducted quality checks for design errors in templates and files. Managed VIP orders from initiation to completion, ensuring exceptional service.

Design Guest Critic at University of Texas at Austin

September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022

Provided verbal and written critiques to sophomore students, guiding them in improving their work. Advised sophomores on their final presentations, offering strategic feedback. Shared personal insights and professional tips to mentor students.