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Luiza Rufeisen

Summary

Positive, creative, and adaptable with a passion for artistic expression and innovation. Well-versed in various artistic techniques and media, including digital and traditional forms, with strong skills in visual storytelling and design. Focused on creating impactful, evocative artwork that resonates with audiences and enhances visual experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Local Craft Fair as Independent Artist

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
11.2024 - 11.2024

Sold over 40 custom artworks and prints, generating $400+ in revenue.


Designed and produced original pieces tailored to market demand, showcasing artistic skills and business acumen.


Managed sales, customer interactions, and display setup to create a successful and engaging vendor experience.

Graphic Designer

Mountain View Historical Association
03.2023 - 08.2023

Designed a multi-purpose flyer, postcard, and social media graphics to support the search for the oldest living resident of Mountain View.


Created a whimsical design featuring an earth-tone color palette to align with the association's vision.


Developed a user-friendly sign-up form for self and third-party nominations and integrated a QR code for easy website access.


Optimized the MVHA logo as a transparent PNG for versatile use across print and digital platforms.

Golden Gate Park Band Festival Merchandise

Golden Gate Park Band
05.2023 - 07.2023

Created engaging and cohesive designs for event merchandise, aligning with the festival's theme and audience.


Utilized design software to develop visually appealing graphics for various products.


Ensured designs were optimized for printing and production, maintaining quality and cost efficiency.

Annual Turkey Trot Design T-Shirt

Mountain View High School
09.2022 - 11.2022

Created the final design after experimenting with various turkeys, colors, fonts, and decorations.


Used Procreate to design the logo, then transferred it to Adobe Illustrator, minimizing colors to meet printing cost limitations.
Hand-traced the font in Procreate to address vector scalability challenges and ensure design consistency.


Balanced minimalism and visual appeal, overcoming color and printing constraints for a standout final product.


Submitted and won the competition, with the design successfully printed on event t-shirts.

Suicide Prevention Walk Head of Merchandise

Mountain View High School
03.2022 - 05.2022

Designed a T-shirt logo for a school event raising awareness for suicide prevention, hosted by Ambassadors in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.


Created multiple designs featuring the event's theme, “Out of the Darkness,” and incorporated suicide prevention colors (purple and teal) to represent the cause effectively.


Attended the event, which included guest speakers, booths, and orchestra performances, witnessing the positive community impact and organization of the initiative.


Successfully delivered a meaningful and visually impactful design that aligned with the event's mission.

Gardner Bullis Charter School Auction

Gardner Bullis School
02.2022 - 04.2022

Collaborated with a community client to design and layout a 60+ page catalog featuring auction items, experiences, and artworks.
Developed cohesive design elements and composed each auction listing on corresponding pages.


Implemented client feedback and made revisions to ensure a polished final product.


Completed the project in 20 hours, delivering a professional catalog to support fundraising efforts.

Art Teacher to a Non-verbal Student

Personal Employer
05.2021 - 08.2021

Designed a logo for a new wine brand, aligning with the client's vision and target audience. Utilized Procreate to create a minimalist design with layered shading, a custom color palette, and engaging typography. Incorporated client feedback to deliver a polished, visually impactful final product.

Wine Label Design

Volunteer Position
03.2021 - 04.2021

Collaborated with a client to design a logo for a new wine brand, ensuring alignment with her vision and target audience.

Utilized Procreate to create a visually engaging and minimalist design, incorporating client feedback and addressing creative challenges.


Applied engaging fonts, a neutral background for contrast, and layered minimalistic shading for the wine glass.
Leveraged expertise in Procreate to develop a custom color palette, making critical, creative decisions that enhanced the final design.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
06-2028

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School
Mountain View, CA
06-2024

High School Diploma -

Freestyle Academy
Mountain View, CA
06-2024

Skills

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Digital illustration
  • Visual storytelling
  • Foreign language skills
  • Logo creation
  • Branding and identity
  • Video editing

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Local Craft Fair as Independent Artist

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
11.2024 - 11.2024

Golden Gate Park Band Festival Merchandise

Golden Gate Park Band
05.2023 - 07.2023

Graphic Designer

Mountain View Historical Association
03.2023 - 08.2023

Annual Turkey Trot Design T-Shirt

Mountain View High School
09.2022 - 11.2022

Suicide Prevention Walk Head of Merchandise

Mountain View High School
03.2022 - 05.2022

Gardner Bullis Charter School Auction

Gardner Bullis School
02.2022 - 04.2022

Art Teacher to a Non-verbal Student

Personal Employer
05.2021 - 08.2021

Wine Label Design

Volunteer Position
03.2021 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School

High School Diploma -

Freestyle Academy
Luiza Rufeisen