I am a passionate Creative Media Designer with years of industry experience, bridging design excellence and education. I specialize in visual communication, branding, editorial design, and motion graphics, delivering engaging experiences across digital and print. I thrive on collaborative projects and strive to create visuals that resonate with audiences and elevate brand stories. As a former university instructor and senior design adviser, I led creative projects and supported major university events, inspiring students and coordinating with marketing teams to develop campaigns. My work blends creative direction with practical execution, delivering compelling design solutions that support institutional goals and educational impact.

Juan Zielaskowski

I am a passionate Creative Media Designer with years of industry experience, bridging design excellence and education. I specialize in visual communication, branding, editorial design, and motion graphics, delivering engaging experiences across digital and print. I thrive on collaborative projects and strive to create visuals that resonate with audiences and elevate brand stories. As a former university instructor and senior design adviser, I led creative projects and supported major university events, inspiring students and coordinating with marketing teams to develop campaigns. My work blends creative direction with practical execution, delivering compelling design solutions that support institutional goals and educational impact.

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I am a passionate Creative Media Designer with years of industry experience, bridging design excellence and education. I specialize in visual communication, branding, editorial design, and motion graphics, delivering engaging experiences across digital and print. I thrive on collaborative projects and strive to create visuals that resonate with audiences and elevate brand stories.

As a former university instructor and senior design adviser, I led creative projects and supported major university events, inspiring students and coordinating with marketing teams to develop campaigns. My work blends creative direction with practical execution, delivering compelling design solutions that support institutional goals and educational impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Media Designer at Texas Juvenile Justice Department
January 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for creating visually compelling and engaging graphics across digital platforms, including website schematics, rebranding, animations, social media, newsletters, and multimedia presentations. Tasks include designing infographics, marketing materials, and other visual assets that enhance the user experience, reinforce brand identity, and ensure visual consistency.
Graphic Design Teacher at ESPOL University
October 1, 2017 - December 1, 2022
Taught editorial design, graphic design, visual design, packaging, 2D and 3D animation, and concept design. Accumulated five years of teaching experience at a top-tier university in Ecuador. Also served as a senior design advisor and creative lead for university events.
Graphic Designer at Topix Media Lab, New York
May 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016
Designed a variety of print magazines, with responsibilities including layout design, cover retouching, and vector artwork creation. Notable clients included Marvel, Disney, TV Guide, Star Trek, John Wayne, Elvis, Clever, Smosh, and others.
Graphic Designer at The Real Deal Magazine, New York
October 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015
Designed monthly publications for New York’s leading real estate magazine. Additionally, collaborated closely with the marketing department to create promotional materials for both digital and print campaigns.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Mylifestyle Magazine, New York
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Designed different layouts for the bimonthly magazine. Also, created Media kits for promotional issues.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Tommy Boy Entertainment, New York
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Music book calendar for print.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts, New York
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017
Bachelor of Science at Queens College, City University of New York
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2013

Qualifications

Design Fundamentals with AI by Google
April 1, 2025 - April 9, 2026
UX/UI Design Specialization: From Research to Accessibility
April 1, 2025 - April 9, 2026
Marketing Analytics and Measurement by Google
June 1, 2025 - April 9, 2026
Legal Tools and Patent Processes in Scientific Research
March 1, 2019 - April 9, 2026
Excel for Teachers
May 1, 2018 - April 9, 2026
Design Thinking for Teaching
February 1, 2018 - April 9, 2026
Basic Teacher Training Program
February 1, 2019 - April 9, 2026
Teacher’s role in a virtual class and the use of Zoom, Sidweb, Microsoft Teams, Webex Tools
May 1, 2014 - April 9, 2026

Industry Experience

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