With over nine years of hands-on experience in graphic design, including UX/UI, branding, web, and print, I create purposeful, impactful design solutions that go beyond aesthetics. My work is rooted in strategy, creativity, and client collaboration. Whether freelancing or leading larger design initiatives, I continuously explore new tools, trends, and platforms to grow as a designer and give back through meaningful visual storytelling. Every project is an opportunity to innovate, communicate, and elevate the brands I partner with.

Morales Villegas

With over nine years of hands-on experience in graphic design, including UX/UI, branding, web, and print, I create purposeful, impactful design solutions that go beyond aesthetics. My work is rooted in strategy, creativity, and client collaboration. Whether freelancing or leading larger design initiatives, I continuously explore new tools, trends, and platforms to grow as a designer and give back through meaningful visual storytelling. Every project is an opportunity to innovate, communicate, and elevate the brands I partner with.

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With over nine years of hands-on experience in graphic design, including UX/UI, branding, web, and print, I create purposeful, impactful design solutions that go beyond aesthetics. My work is rooted in strategy, creativity, and client collaboration. Whether freelancing or leading larger design initiatives, I continuously explore new tools, trends, and platforms to grow as a designer and give back through meaningful visual storytelling. Every project is an opportunity to innovate, communicate, and elevate the brands I partner with.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
March 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and executed creative solutions for marketing, advertising, and sales campaigns. Collaborated with clients to develop concepts and deliver projects on time and on brand. Produced visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite, print and digital platforms. Created layouts, typography, and visual systems consistent with brand identity standards. Supported creative direction through storyboards, wireframes, and rough visual concepts. Partnered with photographers during shoots to ensure strong, usable assets. Delivered final assets optimized for visual appeal and performance metrics. Built reusable templates to streamline production and maintain brand consistency.
Manager at INSP, LLC
June 1, 2016 - Present
Led and coordinated design initiatives, aligning with client branding and usability goals. Oversaw project progress, team collaboration, and quality of deliverables. Drove strategic design decisions and ensured timely, on-brand outcomes.
Graphic Designer II at INSP, LLC
June 1, 2019 - November 1, 2022
Lead end-to-end website UI/UX design using Figma, WP Engine, WordPress, and Elementor; optimize experiences across desktop and mobile while aligning with client branding and usability best practices. Conduct live user testing, develop responsive designs, and create brand visuals including logos and identity systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce campaigns for web, print, and social media, and manage projects to ensure timelines and delivery. Track KPIs and apply industry trends to improve design impact.
Senior Designer at TMG Marketing Partners
June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Coordinated with senior design team and project development to create, maintain and edit brochures, web & print graphics and email templates for clients. Collaborated with project managers to schedule design timelines and ensure deadlines were met. Prepared press-ready files and performed image retouching and clipping paths, producing PDFs for print and client review. Managed the printing workflow and maintained brand consistency across assets.
Production Designer Internship at Centerfold Agency
June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Produced print and digital assets, prepared final deliverables for print, and assisted with image retouching and other manipulation tasks. Created PDFs for client review and supported the printing process using Adobe Creative Suite.
Graphic Designer / Community Manager at C3Lab
June 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Designed print & web graphics to promote upcoming art exhibits, developed in-house templates for fundraising campaigns, coordinated member calendars and space tours, and managed vendor relations for the space and technology.
Operations & Event Manager at C3Lab
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Designed and distributed marketing materials for social media and print, ensured event equipment functionality, managed event setup/teardown, facilitated member engagement, and provided leadership and project management for events and programs.
Graphic Designer / Print Associate at UPS Store
March 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Managed print projects, assisted customers, promoted products, packed and shipped items, and operated office equipment to support daily operations.
Liaison for Rail Trail Symphony Art Project at Charlotte Center City Partners
September 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Functioned as primary liaison between CCCP Development Director, AGD Chair and student group; managed college design class to create concepts, visual mock-ups and final artwork for Rail Trail project.

Education

UX Design Courses at The Interaction Design Foundation
January 1, 2022 - March 27, 2026
Associates Degree in Advertising + Graphic Design at CPCC Advertising + Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
High School Diploma at Mallard Creek High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Retail