Ana Ortiz

About

Creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience in branding, logo design, and marketing collateral with fast turnarounds. Skilled at balancing multiple deadlines while producing polished visuals aligned with brand guidelines. Experienced in both print and digital design, with expertise preparing production-ready files.

Experience

• Graphic/UI/UXDesigner · National LED & EV09-01-2023

  • Redesigned two company websites to enhance user experience and reflect updated brand identity. • Create a range of print and digital marketing materials, including flyers, greeting cards, & social media graphics. • Design product spec sheets, business cards, and branded manuals to support sales and internal operations. • Produce and edit promotional videos to showcase products and services across multiple platforms.

• Graphic Designer · Task Me05-01-2022

  • Create polished photo collages in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop tailored to client needs. • Organize diverse photos with attention to detail for balanced, cohesive designs. • Prepare accurate client proofs and print-ready files meeting production standards.

• Graphic Designer · Dominion Global Inc.04-01-2021

  • Create custom mock-up designs for clients using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. • Edit and manipulate images, integrating typography, colors, and graphics to produce polished apparel design concepts. • Prepare client proofs and deliver high-quality, print-ready files for production.

• UX/UI Designer · Threpl08-01-2023 – 11-01-2023

  • Produce high-fidelity wireframes in Figma for a novel desktop-based task management and productivity application. • Develop an interactive prototype to demonstrate key features and functionality. Prepare meticulous design files and assets optimized for seamless development integration. • Established a comprehensive UI design system encompassing visual elements, UI components, typography, iconography, interaction patterns, and color swatches.

• Product Manager · Civilience11-01-2022 – 04-01-2023

  • Lead and facilitated design critiques, fostering collaborative environment to give and receive feedback. • Managed product development for web-based application, overseeing current and upcoming projects. • Collaborated with front-end and data science teams to translate user requirements into actionable features. • Spearheaded preparation and execution of usability testing plan for a new feature.

• UI/UX Designer · Civilience10-01-2022 – 11-01-2022

  • Identified and assessed potential accessibility risks and implemented risk mitigation strategies on prototype • Presented, and thoroughly explained my accessibility audit findings to the founder and UX team. • Collaborated with UX team to implement approved iterations while maintaining design system standards.

• UX Designer/Researcher · 8 Billion Minds05-01-2022 – 10-01-2023

  Establish and perform usability testing sessions to gather qualitative information and enhance functionality and experience of website. Create simple and practical research report from findings for product team and stakeholders. Contribute to brainstorming and problem solving sessions with product manager, UX designer, and software engineer to redefine user needs/goals and enhance site’s functionality. • Delivered expert-level UX support with budget and time constraints.

• Illustrator/Graphic Designer · Smile Outside04-01-2018 – 06-01-2022

  • Created custom illustrations and brand designs using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. • Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver aligned visual solutions.. • Prepared print-ready files for children’s books and marketing materials.

• Graphic Design/AP 2D Studio Educator · Alief ISD09-01-2009 – 05-01-2022

  • Cultivated a creative, collaborative environment teaching digital arts and design principles. • Developed customized lessons to help students explore the creative process using traditional & digital media. • Instructed and guided students in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, building strong technical skills applicable to custom design projects.

• Graphic Designer · Statewide Independent Brokers05-22-2017 – 10-03-2022

  Updated logo and marketing material, which doubled and increased in customers and revenue. Updated letterhead, business cards, signage and website design. Conducted meetings with owner to discuss redesign of logo and marketing design in efficient manner.

• Graphic Designer · Fabian's Latin Flavors01-27-2017 – 06-07-2018

  Developed restaurant marketing campaign for brand venue, including graphic and marketing materials, such as menus, flyers, social media advertisements, business cards, letterheads, signage and website. • Served as the sole graphic designer and brought 1.2 million revenue per year using brand, logo, menu design, while managing and executing multiple projects efficiently.

• Graphic Designer/Production Manager · JGI Outdoor Advertising09-01-2006 – 09-01-2009

  • Led end-to-end design projects, from concept to final production, for large-scale visual campaigns. • Designed impactful billboard advertisements that supported business growth and brand visibility. • Managed client relationships & coordinated with designers and vendors to ensure smooth project delivery.

Education

• The Art Institute of HoustonBachelor's Degree, Graphic Design
• CareerFoundryCertificate in UX Design, UX/UI Design

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