KATARZYNA DUSZA
Chicago,IL
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience crafting visual content across print and digital platforms. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, layout design, branding, and presentation graphics. Adept at translating complex data into compelling visuals, collaborating across teams, and delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
Assyrian Cultural Foundation
06.2023 - Current
- Designed creative assets for social, web, and video campaigns
- Produced infographics, branded templates, and client presentations
- Collaborated with clients to refine visual deliverables for consistency and engagement
Graphic Designer / Presentation Designer
Nuveen/TIAA
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Created high-impact pitch books and marketing materials for Investment Banking
- Designed print and digital presentations under tight deadlines
- Built layouts, charts, and visualizations aligned with brand guidelines
- Translated creative briefs into effective visual
Presentation Designer (Contract)
Cresset Capital Management
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivered visually engaging presentation materials for client-facing meetings
- Created engaging infographics, charts, and branded – custom Power Point templates
- Delivered high-quality assets under tight deadlines
Graphic Designer
JLL & LaSalle Investment Management
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Created branded real estate marketing materials and interactive designs
- Developed logos, brochures, environmental graphics, and digital assets
- Played a pivotal role in driving complex design projects from initial concept through final delivery in a 5+ member in-house agency
Integrated Marketing Designer
National Marine Manufacturers Association
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Designed sponsorship and promotional materials for high-profile brands
- Produced large-scale graphics, email campaigns, and web assets
- Designed high-quality sales and sponsorship materials for top brands, including Porsche, BMW, Ford, Progressive and T-Mobile
Presentation Designer
BMO Capital Markets / Harris Bank
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Designed investment pitch books and digital publications under strict brand standards
- Produced, printed, and bound high-quality presentations, met tight deadlines for client meetings
- Interpreted creative briefs to develop effective visual solutions using Adobe Creative Suite
Presentation Designer | Graphic Designer
Williams Lea Tag Designer
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Created financial and marketing materials for clients like William Blair and Lincoln International
- Delivered refined presentations, charts, and print collateral
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored design solutions under tight deadlines
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously
Education
BFA - Graphic Design
The Illinois Institute of Art
01.2014
Skills
- - Design & Branding: Corporate Identity, Marketing Collateral, Print & Digital Media
- - Presentations: PowerPoint, Interactive PDFs, Infographics, Data Visualization
- - Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD), Figma, MS Office
- - Digital: Web Design, Email Marketing, Social Media Graphics, UI/UX
- - Execution: Concept Development, Cross-Team Collaboration, Deadline Management
- - Languages: English, Polish
Websites
Timeline
Graphic Designer / Presentation Designer
Nuveen/TIAA
12.2023 - 05.2025
Freelance Graphic Designer
Assyrian Cultural Foundation
06.2023 - Current
Presentation Designer (Contract)
Cresset Capital Management
04.2023 - 05.2023
Graphic Designer
JLL & LaSalle Investment Management
06.2022 - 02.2023
Integrated Marketing Designer
National Marine Manufacturers Association
08.2018 - 04.2020
Presentation Designer
BMO Capital Markets / Harris Bank
01.2016 - 06.2018
Presentation Designer | Graphic Designer
Williams Lea Tag Designer
04.2015 - 01.2016
BFA - Graphic Design
The Illinois Institute of Art
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