Hello, I’m Leila San Jose, a graphic designer with extensive experience in branding, digital and print design, website design, and marketing materials across corporate, freelance, and luxury retail environments. I enjoy crafting cohesive visual identities and delivering creative solutions that support brand growth and enhance customer experiences. My focus includes branding, UI/UX, motion design, editorial typography, and packaging systems, with a proven track record of elevating brand presence through thoughtful design, collaboration with marketing teams, and hands-on project management.

Leila San Jose

Hello, I’m Leila San Jose, a graphic designer with extensive experience in branding, digital and print design, website design, and marketing materials across corporate, freelance, and luxury retail environments. I enjoy crafting cohesive visual identities and delivering creative solutions that support brand growth and enhance customer experiences. My focus includes branding, UI/UX, motion design, editorial typography, and packaging systems, with a proven track record of elevating brand presence through thoughtful design, collaboration with marketing teams, and hands-on project management.

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Hello, I’m Leila San Jose, a graphic designer with extensive experience in branding, digital and print design, website design, and marketing materials across corporate, freelance, and luxury retail environments. I enjoy crafting cohesive visual identities and delivering creative solutions that support brand growth and enhance customer experiences.

My focus includes branding, UI/UX, motion design, editorial typography, and packaging systems, with a proven track record of elevating brand presence through thoughtful design, collaboration with marketing teams, and hands-on project management.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
May 1, 2020 - Present
Designed print and digital marketing collateral, branding assets, and packaging systems. Strengthened brand identity and visual standards across multiple projects; collaborated with marketing teams to meet deadlines; prepared print-ready and web-ready files; managed design assets and fulfilled client orders to ensure timely delivery.
Cuyana Client Experience Lead at Cuyana
August 1, 2025 - Present
Led client experience initiatives, brand partnerships, and omnichannel service improvements in a luxury retail setting; developed and presented partnership proposals aligned with brand values; orchestrated in-store events and activations and coordinated with marketing.
Vince Key Holder at Vince
October 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Managed opening/closing, store operations, inventory, POS, and visual merchandising standards; acted as manager on duty; trained employees on customer service, warranty, and POS procedures; supported clienteling to drive sales; coordinated BOPIS orders for omnichannel service.
Clean Beauty Kit Media & Partnerships at Clean Beauty Kit
July 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Developed influencer content strategies and brand partnerships; produced cross-industry design projects, packaging systems, and marketing collateral; coordinated social media content including reels and photography; aligned branding across campaigns.
Graphic Production Designer at Marcus & Millichap
May 1, 2016 - March 1, 2018
Created print and digital marketing collateral including proposals, presentations, offering memorandums, and infographics; redesigned floor plans, site plans, and logos; ensured artwork met brand standards and print production requirements; collaborated with Marketing and Sales to meet deadlines.
Assistant Merchandise Designer at Minted
November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Supported product design and merchandising activities; contributed to packaging, catalog, and presentation design; collaborated with design teams to meet product launches and brand standards.
Design Associate at Minted
November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Contributed to design projects across multiple product lines; assisted with artwork creation and production-ready files; supported cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand visuals.
Vehicle Fleet Management Analyst at United States Air Force
June 1, 2006 - June 1, 2012
Managed vehicle fleet procurement and issuance of parts and supplies; conducted monthly facility safety inspections; tracked budgets and contracts; served as base safety liaison and Honor Guard member; supported ceremonial duties and official events.

Education

Master of Art in Graphic Design at Academy of Art University
February 1, 2016 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Web & Graphic Design at The Art Institute of The Silicon Valley
August 1, 2012 - September 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other