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Contact
alex.rivera@email.com
+1 (555) 567-8901
https://alexriveradesign.com
Seattle, WA
Skills
Design Capabilities

Brand Identity, Typography, Packaging Design, Vector Illustration, Digital Ad Layouts

Software & Tools

Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, After Effects

Alex Rivera

Lead Graphic Designer

Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with 5+ years of experience leading visual identity and digital asset design for agency and in-house marketing campaigns. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and typography.

Experience

Senior Designer — Vivid Creative Agency2022-03-01 — Present
  • Rebranded 4 client businesses, leading to an average 25% increase in website traffic and brand recall.
  • Designed social media and ad campaigns that improved click-through rates (CTR) by 15%.
  • Managed a team of 3 junior designers, optimizing asset turnaround times by 20% using Figma libraries.
Graphic Designer — Prism Brands2019-06-01 — 2022-02-28
  • Developed new physical packaging layouts, cutting manufacturing print costs by 8% using optimized color layers.
  • Produced 50+ newsletter assets per month, matching strict visual style guidelines.

Education

B.F.A. in Graphic Design

Seattle Institute of Art

2015-09-01 — 2019-05-15 (3.8 GPA)
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