Creative, bilingual, team player and detail-oriented graphic designer with +20 years of experience with background in developing comprehensive branding solutions for global projects. Skilled in translating company vision into compelling visual narratives through innovative design concepts and strategic thinking. Possess strong technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and keen ability to adapt to new design trends. Contributed to significant brand recognition improvements and client satisfaction through effective collaboration and project management.
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GIOVANNI BERNAL
Bronx,NY
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
AGBUNew York, NY
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Executed photo editing and manipulation tasks to enhance visual content.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Produced digital graphics, including website elements, email templates, and social media visuals.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand standards.
- Designed compelling graphics and visual materials for marketing campaigns across various platforms.
- Developed creative, graphic presentations to communicate mood, emphasis and insight.
- Managed multiple design tasks with short deadlines by prioritizing job responsibilities and overseeing time-sensitive deliverables.
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders, articulating design choices and revisions as needed.
- Oversaw the production process, including selecting paper, inks, and finishes for print materials.
CARDPRINTING.COMMONSEY, NY
SENIOR DESIGNER
11.2015 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
- Coordinated with external vendors or agencies when needed.
- Reviewed artwork with clients to ensure accuracy of final product.
- Provided creative direction and design guidance to junior designers in the team.
UNIVERSIDAD DEL AREA ANDINAMEDELLIN, COLOMBIA
PROFESSOR
02.2012 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Design and Color Theory I, Brand Design I and II, Signal I and II Professor
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
INCUBO DISEÑO & COMUNICACIÓN S.AMEDELLÍN, COLOMBIA
PROJECT MANAGER AND SENIOR DESIGNER
09.2006 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Allocated tasks to designated teams, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Presented creative ideas and artwork at internal meetings with stakeholders.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand standards.
- Oversaw junior designers' work, keeping team members working within established deadlines.
- Developed creative, graphic presentations to communicate mood, emphasis, and insight.
UNIVERSIDAD DE MEDELLINMEDELLIN, COLOMBIA
PROFESSOR
07.2006 - 12.2008
Job overview
- Motion Graphics and Visual Identity Professor
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
CORPORATE, BRAND INTELLIGENCEMEDELLIN, COLOMBIA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
04.2003 - 08.2006
Job overview
- Applied Adobe Suite skills to develop various printed items.
- Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
Education
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE COLOMBIABOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA
Bachelor of Arts from GRAPHIC DESIGNER
08-1998
University Overview
Skills
- Imaginative thinking
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Patience
- Art History basics
- Typography
- Color theory
- Print design
- Web design
- E-mail campaign
- HTML and CSS
- Art materials and skillful use
- Perspective
- Color theory and techniques
- Composition
- Human anatomy proportions
- Adobe Cloud
- Microsoft Office
- MAC and PC
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital illustration
- Photo editing
- Print production
- Creative direction
Languages
Spanish
Native language
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- I have been recognized for three consecutive years for exceeding expectations in my performance evaluation.
References
References
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchWork from home optionPersonal development programsSoftware
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Animate
Adobe Media Encoder
Timeline
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AGBU
06.2021 - Current
SENIOR DESIGNER
CARDPRINTING.COM
11.2015 - 05.2021
PROFESSOR
UNIVERSIDAD DEL AREA ANDINA
02.2012 - 11.2015
PROJECT MANAGER AND SENIOR DESIGNER
INCUBO DISEÑO & COMUNICACIÓN S.A
09.2006 - 08.2015
PROFESSOR
UNIVERSIDAD DE MEDELLIN
07.2006 - 12.2008
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
CORPORATE, BRAND INTELLIGENCE
04.2003 - 08.2006
UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE COLOMBIA
Bachelor of Arts from GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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