Maria Paz

About

Maria is a Designer with 7 years of experience based in Seattle, WA. She is inspired by her Mexican roots and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest (PNW). Her expertise spans virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, user experience design, and integrating compelling narratives into her work. She is proficient in industry-standard software tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Blender 3D, and has hands-on experience in front-end development with languages like Python, Javascript, HTML, and CSS. Maria has worked across a variety of industries, contributing to web and graphic design projects.

Experience

• Marketing and Design Specialist · Stickney Research2024-08-01 –
• Web Producer / Project Manager · Sesame Communications2021-05-01 – 2024-01-01

  Liaison between design, development, copywriting, editing teams, and clients. Efficiently managed a portfolio of 20 to 40 projects across different stages. Demonstrated expertise in art direction, quality assurance, resource coordination, and customer service. Developed and executed project plans, managed individual components, and set timelines. Proficient in implementing web design standards and knowledgeable about web client technologies, including browsers, HTML, and CSS.

• Graphic and Web Designer · BB Design and Photography2018-11-01 – 2023-08-01

  Responsible for conceptualizing creative ideas, designing layouts, and crafting user-friendly interfaces (UI) across a range of communication projects. Collaborate in planning, creating, developing, and distributing digital assets, encompassing websites and multimedia for online communications and print materials. Diverse project scope, including print collateral (e.g., brochures, signage, print ads), social media content design, promotional items (swag), and event materials. Offer web design support when necessary, involving wireframes, prototypes, mockups, UI design, image assets, and icons. Develop and execute project plans, manage individual project components, and adhere to established timelines. Provide guidance to clients and partners on the practical use of design and production techniques in visual communications. Prepare and oversee the print production process, including sending files to press and liaising with print vendors. Proficient in industry-standard software tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Blender 3D.

• User Experience (UX) Designer · Novo Nordisk2020-04-01 – 2021-07-01

  Collaborate with project teams to craft high-quality, client-centric, user-friendly interfaces that meet design standards, client research, and industry best practices while aligning with strategic business goals, user needs, and system constraints. Generate user interface specifications, considering client research, design standards, and industry best practices. Ensure alignment with strategic objectives, user requirements, and system limitations. Work closely with project managers to ensure that usability deliverables align with project timelines, technical considerations, and scope restrictions. Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of efficient usability methodologies and processes to improve usability and user experience. Champion user experience principles and advocate for user-centered design throughout project lifecycles. Proficient in multi-platform UX/UI design, covering Desktop, MobileWeb, and App interfaces. Hands-on experience in front-end development with expertise in Python, Javascript, HTML, and CSS.

• Front Desk Supervisor · The Mediterranean Inn2017-05-01 – 2020-10-01

  Contributed in administrative duties, such as answering phone calls, answering emails, copying, printing, and faxing. Represents the first point of contact with a guest, presents great customer service to best represent the hotel. Register and book guests in and out of their rooms, and make sure to assist with requests.

• Copy and Print Specialist · Office Depot2016-06-01 – 2017-06-01

  Duties include mass production of documents and booklets, formatting files, operating a multitude of machines, coordinating multiple projects at once. Design of offline communication pieces such as posters, flyers and brochures.

• Graphic & Web Design Intern · Say It Better Now and FizzPOP Media2016-05-01 – 2016-07-01

  Observing supervisor-client meetings. Create original website design concepts that are visually interesting and on brand. Create interactive and practical wireframes for custom websites (eCommerce or marketing websites) to visually communicate the concepts. Build websites through CMS platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, Wix, and more as needed from time to time. Consistently create well-designed, tested consumer experiences while using debugging techniques to troubleshoot technical issues. Complete high-quality and on-schedule design projects for clients across a variety of industries.

• Intercultural Center Staff: Student Graphic Designer, Receptionist, Peer Counselor · Whatcom Community College2014-06-01 – 2016-06-01

  Duties include meeting with the director to discuss designs and produce booklets, logos, and posters for the center and events. Also to watch over the center and provide a supportive and safe space for difficult conversations.

Education

• Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Game and Interactive Media Design
• Cornish College of the ArtsBachelor’s Degree, Graphic Design
• Whatcom Community CollegeAssociate’s Degree, Design and Visual Communications, General

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