I'm Karina Otarola, a Senior Digital Retoucher & Visual Creative with 10+ years shaping high-end visual narratives for global brands. I specialize in non-destructive workflows, advanced compositing, and precision color grading, delivering market-ready assets under tight deadlines. I thrive both independently and in collaborative teams, blending creative vision with technical rigor to produce standout campaigns across automotive, beauty, and consumer brands. My passion is translating concepts into visually compelling stories that resonate across diverse digital ecosystems.

Karina Otarola

I'm Karina Otarola, a Senior Digital Retoucher & Visual Creative with 10+ years shaping high-end visual narratives for global brands. I specialize in non-destructive workflows, advanced compositing, and precision color grading, delivering market-ready assets under tight deadlines. I thrive both independently and in collaborative teams, blending creative vision with technical rigor to produce standout campaigns across automotive, beauty, and consumer brands. My passion is translating concepts into visually compelling stories that resonate across diverse digital ecosystems.

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I’m Karina Otarola, a Senior Digital Retoucher & Visual Creative with 10+ years shaping high-end visual narratives for global brands. I specialize in non-destructive workflows, advanced compositing, and precision color grading, delivering market-ready assets under tight deadlines.

I thrive both independently and in collaborative teams, blending creative vision with technical rigor to produce standout campaigns across automotive, beauty, and consumer brands. My passion is translating concepts into visually compelling stories that resonate across diverse digital ecosystems.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Remote Graphic Designer at Cuadernos El Líder
April 1, 2021 - Present
Designed advertising campaigns, banners and digital content; ensured branding consistency across desktop, mobile and tablet platforms; collaborated with teams to deliver high-impact visuals.
Visual Designer at Amazon Advertising
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Designed and optimized high-quality ad creative for Amazon Advertising campaigns; contributed to branding, visual identity, and assets across campaigns.
Visual Designer at GBS Data Corporation
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Visual designer for online casinos; created marketing visuals and UI assets for online gaming platforms.
Brand Designer / Web Designer at Advanta Studio
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Branding work, logo design, web design; assisted in photoshoots and production materials; designed brochures and social media content.
Brand Designer / Web Designer at Factory Direct, TopXteriors, Navegalo
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Branding, logo design, and web design; freelance projects across multiple brands.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance & Others
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Designed and developed advertising campaigns for major global brands; created ads, banners and digital content; ensured branding consistency across digital platforms.
Graphic Designer at Cuadernos El Líder
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Freelance and contract work for editorial and branding projects; notebook covers, catalogs, and stickers from concept to print-ready files.

Education

B.A. in Graphic Design at Universidad Veritas
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Qualifications

Photoshop Masterclass
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Surrealist Photomontage & Creative Retouching
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Motion Design Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other