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Ingrid Villalta

Summary

Experienced Senior Designer and Art Director who is deeply passionate about art and design. I have been working in the USA, Latin America, and various global markets for more than two decades. My expertise lies in traditional art, including painting, drawing, and design. I have extensive experience in print, layout, e-commerce, social media, digital advertising, infographics, video production, 2D animation, email marketing, and landing page design. I am committed to contributing to team accomplishments and am dedicated to continuously enhancing my skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Faculty Instructor | Part Time

Austin Community College
01.2024 - Current

Part of the Visual Communications Program

  • Teach, and mentor young designers, and motivate students towards success.
  • Contributing expertise in subject area to enhance overall program quality.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabus
  • Work on Blackboard platform, Zoom and Miro

Senior Designer and Art Director

Emerson | National Instruments Corp
02.2018 - 07.2024
  • Contribute to the creative process with the global creative group with internal and external clients.
  • Managing Contractors and agencies across the world.
  • Training agencies and contractors on brand guidelines.
  • Managing style guides and CC libraries.
  • Preserve branding standards.
  • Collaborate with the Creative Director to implement the artistic vision.
  • Research industry trends and competitive products.
  • Mentor graphic designers on creative processes, design best practices, and techniques.
  • Training designers on Adobe and Microsoft tools.
  • Improve digital as well as print template designs.
  • Work with external vendors and agencies to ensure brand consistency.
  • Work with designers on print and web marketing materials like language localizations.
  • Enhanced user experience by incorporating intuitive design elements and user-friendly interfaces.
  • Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and improved collaboration among team members.

Senior Business Presentation Designer

McKinsey & Company
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Designed and illustrated concepts and infographics for PowerPoint presentations for consultants and clients around the world.
  • Collaborated with clients to align style consistency with other marketing materials.
  • Delivered concept presentations to customers within specific timeframes.
  • Enhanced user experience by creating intuitive interfaces and visually appealing designs.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Senior Creative Services Specialist

DNV
11.2014 - 02.2017
  • Provided creative services to Sustainable Energy Use group for internal and external client deliverables like reports, presentations, newsletters, digital videos, case studies, and white papers.
  • Worked collaboratively with SME, and designers on sustainable energy bids and proposals.
  • Illustrated and created animations and webinars.
  • Concept creation and design for events, marketing and communications, collateral, and program marketing.
  • Designed and technical illustrated trade show materials.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.

Freelance Senior Designer

Northeastern University
02.2012 - 03.2014
  • Produced scientific illustrations for research proposals.
  • Designed logos, flyers, and trade-show materials.
  • Created mock-ups for their website and mobile applications for Cad-Lab a communication and speech laboratory with emphasis on human interaction.
  • Created mock-ups for mobile applications, icons, and developed animations for mHealth a research group with a focus on health informatics.
  • Created and designed marketing materials for trade shows, including posters and booth layouts.

Education

Master of Professional Studies - Digital Media And Animation

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
08.2014

3D Animation - Animation And Special Effects

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
01.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

University of Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
12.1999

Skills

  • Design Instructor
  • 2D Animation
  • Prepress and printing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Video production, Premier, After effects and Encore
  • Working knowledge in Anime, Dreamweaver, Visio and Tableau
  • Keynote Event Designer
  • Working experience with XD on wireframes, email and email marketing
  • Style guide design
  • Working experience with Windows and Mac operating systems
  • Corporate Identity Branding
  • Onboarding training for agencies and contractors

Accomplishments

  • Book Builders of Boston, May 2013.
  • Portfolio Grant. Academy of Art University, California, USA. 2004.
  • IParenting Media Outstanding Product for the bilingual book "Mandy and Pandy says, Ni Hao ma?" 2007.
  • Mom's Choice Award for the activity book “Presafe Kids” 2012.
  • Graphic Design Award for the DNV GL Pulse Survey Report 2016.

Additional Information

Portfolio:

www.behance.net/Villalta_Ingrid

References:

www.linkedin.com/in/ingridvillalta/

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty Instructor | Part Time

Austin Community College
01.2024 - Current

Senior Designer and Art Director

Emerson | National Instruments Corp
02.2018 - 07.2024

Senior Business Presentation Designer

McKinsey & Company
04.2017 - 01.2018

Senior Creative Services Specialist

DNV
11.2014 - 02.2017

Freelance Senior Designer

Northeastern University
02.2012 - 03.2014

Master of Professional Studies - Digital Media And Animation

Northeastern University

3D Animation - Animation And Special Effects

Academy of Art University

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

University of Costa Rica
Ingrid Villalta