Sonia Bhadare-Valente

About

Hi! I'm a multidisciplinary graphic designer with a passion for thoughtful visuals that blend clarity, personality, and purpose. With experience across brand identity, print, web, and marketing assets, I bring a problem-solving mindset to every project—whether it's a clean deck layout, a punchy social campaign, or an experimental poster. My background in both visual communication and computer science means I understand not just how things look, but how they work. I'm detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative—equally comfortable following brand guidelines or helping shape them from the ground up. I have experience in industries such as media, marketing, and technology.

Experience

• Graphic Designer · Terroir Tribeca2025-05-01 – 2025-08-01

  As a freelance graphic designer for the 2025 Summer of Riesling campaign, I had full creative freedom to define the visual direction of the entire series. I developed a cohesive brand identity using a vibrant, retro 8-bit arcade theme that captured the playful spirit of the season-long celebration. My work spanned multiple formats and deliverables, including the main campaign logo, Instagram posts, menu headers, promotional graphics, event-specific content (like the Riesling Cruise), custom stickers, a temporary tattoo, and a t-shirt design. I focused on balancing nostalgic pixel art aesthetics with clear, engaging communication to create a consistent and memorable visual experience across digital and physical touchpoints.

• Creative Development Intern · Magnet Media, Inc.2025-01-01 – 2025-05-01

  As a Creative Development Intern at Magnet Media, I focus on brainstorming ideas, conducting research, and developing pitches for client projects. I support the creative team by gathering insights, shaping storytelling strategies, and contributing to presentations for video, live events, podcasts, and social campaigns.

• Freelance Graphic Designer · Pineapple Audio2024-07-01 – 2024-11-01

  I researched, drafted, and designed Instagram content, including client features, sales, events, and poll posts, while also managing key marketing decisions. Through this work, I increased user engagement by over 30% and ensured brand consistency was maintained across all creative outputs.

• Intern · Atlantic Research Group2023-05-01 – 2023-08-01

  I built Python programs for CSV manipulation that reduced processes from five days to a single click, making them up to 432,000× faster (over 43 million percent more efficient). I worked independently with brief check-ins from my boss and also wrote validation documents to ensure the programs could be FDA-approved for use in future studies.

Education

• Loyola University ChicagoBachelor's degree, Visual Communication and Computer Science

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