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Valerie Kostino

Valerie Kostino

Graphic + UX/UI Designer for The South Pacific Destination Specialists

17 yrs experience · Suva, Fiji · <10 hrs/week

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About

Bula, Noa'ia and Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. A brief description about me. I have actively been involved in the design, marketing and communication industry for a little over 10 years working in diverse skill and well versed in ranging from: - Graphic Design, Publication, UX/UI Designs, Branding, Web Development, Marketing and Communication in the Media and Travel Agency. My skills and expertise enables me not only to be creative but to communicate ideas that can inspire, inform and captivate future design projects.

Skills

Adobe Creative SuiteAdvertisingBrand DevelopmentBrand StrategyFlyer DesignGraphic DesignIcon DesignIllustratorLogo DesignMarketingPhotoshopPiktochartSticker CreationinDesign

Experience

  • Head Of Design Department · Hideaway Holidays03-01-2017

    As the Head of Design Department at Hideaway Holidays, responsible for making design decisions, creating product concepts, managing files, maintaining archives, and updating visual elements on digital platforms. Delivered optimal UX/UI design, designed special images for marketing campaigns, and developed content for company materials.

  • Graphic Designer · Mobimedia International12-01-2013 – 03-01-2017

    Developed graphic art and visual materials for publications and advertising. Launched Matchstix, a social network in Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, and Bangladesh. Focused on meeting client objectives and deadlines.

  • Graphic Designer · Designgrafix (Fiji) Ltd06-01-2009 – 12-01-2013

    Brainstormed and mocked up design ideas, presented to clients, and adjusted designs based on feedback. Managed project budgets and schedules, and collaborated with other professionals to complete final products.

  • Junior Graphic Designer · Franklin Design10-01-2006 – 01-01-2009

    Worked as a Junior Graphic Designer, likely contributing to design projects and supporting senior designers.

Education

  • Fiji Institute of TechnologyTrade Certificate, Graphic Design

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