Kirti Kalathiya
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Creative Artwork Specialist at Cactus Communications, adept at producing impactful visual content for academic publishing. Expert in Adobe Suite and Blender, I excel in scientific illustration and visual storytelling. Collaborating effectively with teams, I consistently deliver high-quality designs that enhance clarity and engagement, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining brand integrity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Artwork Specialist
Cactus Communications
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Designed and produced high-quality visual content for academic and scientific publishing, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and aesthetic appeal across various media.
- Collaborated with editors, researchers, and designers to enhance graphical abstracts, illustrations, posters, and figures for journals and publications.
- Proficiently used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for image editing, layout design, and vector illustration.
- Utilized Blender to create 3D visualizations and models when required, integrating them into scientific artwork and presentations.
- Maintained brand consistency, met tight deadlines, and adhered to publication standards and technical specifications.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Visual Artist
Freelancing
05.2021 - Current
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Collaborated with clients to design custom graphics, logos, posters, and social media content tailored to specific branding needs.
- Created 3D visuals and basic animations in Blender for concept designs, product mockups, and creative projects.
- Managed multiple projects, timelines, and client feedback independently, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
- Adapted to diverse creative briefs, demonstrating flexibility and visual problem-solving skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Animation
Cypress College
Cypress, CA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Medical Illustration
Mumbai University
Mumbai, India10-2020
Skills
- Character Design & Environment Design
- Infographics & Visual Storytelling
- Vector Graphics & Icons
- Scientific Illustration
- Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Blender
Timeline
Artwork Specialist
Cactus Communications
05.2021 - 05.2023
Freelance Graphic Designer / Visual Artist
Freelancing
05.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Animation
Cypress College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Illustration
Mumbai University
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