Hi, I'm Paulina Toledo, an aspiring illustrator and graphic designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design. I have a passion for creating vibrant, magical portraits and developing brand identities through thoughtful design. I'm also dedicated to mentoring fellow artists and helping them navigate their own creative journeys. I enjoy blending traditional art techniques with modern digital tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to bring stories and concepts to life. Outside of my studies, I have experience volunteering in community initiatives and leading in performance groups, which have helped me develop a strong sense of commitment and collaboration.

Paulina Toledo

Hi, I'm Paulina Toledo, an aspiring illustrator and graphic designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design. I have a passion for creating vibrant, magical portraits and developing brand identities through thoughtful design. I'm also dedicated to mentoring fellow artists and helping them navigate their own creative journeys. I enjoy blending traditional art techniques with modern digital tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to bring stories and concepts to life. Outside of my studies, I have experience volunteering in community initiatives and leading in performance groups, which have helped me develop a strong sense of commitment and collaboration.

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Hi, I’m Paulina Toledo, an aspiring illustrator and graphic designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design. I have a passion for creating vibrant, magical portraits and developing brand identities through thoughtful design. I’m also dedicated to mentoring fellow artists and helping them navigate their own creative journeys.

I enjoy blending traditional art techniques with modern digital tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to bring stories and concepts to life. Outside of my studies, I have experience volunteering in community initiatives and leading in performance groups, which have helped me develop a strong sense of commitment and collaboration.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Narrative Illustrator at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Designed a narrative book about personal women figures with written poems; organized page layout with Adobe InDesign to design storyline and create bleed for print; illustrated with Adobe Photoshop to draw magical portraits with a bright use of color.
Graphic Designer at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Developed a brand identity for a fictional minor league baseball team; studied existing teams to create logo and assets for team gear, merchandise, and promotion; utilized Adobe Illustrator to organize a pitch deck to present mockups and concept.
Graphic Designer at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Developed a brand identity for a fictional canned beverage; studied existing brands to create designs that fit the current beverage market; experimented with Adobe Illustrator to design cans, coasters, and social media posts in a pop-punk aesthetic.
Illustration Mentor at Ringling College of Art and Design
September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Worked as a mentor to underclassmen students in a student-led group promoted by the Illustration Department; organized video call meetings with the assigned student to discuss current coursework and answer questions; kept a close connection with student to provide a dependable figure in their academic pursuits.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
High School Diploma at Eleanor Roosevelt High School
August 1, 2017 - June 30, 2021

Qualifications

Autodesk Fusion (User Certified)
March 10, 2021 - June 11, 2025
AutoCAD (User Certified)
March 13, 2019 - June 11, 2025
Microsoft Office PowerPoint (User Certified)
March 8, 2017 - June 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization