CONTACT INFO
210.393.7450
stephanieacastillo@gmail.com
www.stephcmartinez.com
SUMMARY
Self-taught graphic designer with over twelve years of experience with an eye for detail whose work emphasizes creativity and innovation. Highly skilled in photo editing and image creation with a mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Extensive experience working with both print and digital media.
SKILLS
- Adobe Creative Suite CC
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS
AWARDS & WINS
- July 2022 | Minted | Top Voted Winner | Masterful Motifs Fabric Challenge | Pretty Pepper
- September 2021 | Minted | Jury Prize | Deck it All Holiday Patterns Challenge | Abstract Christmas at Sea Design
- June 2020 | Minted | Jury Prize | What’s on My Bag? Quickfire Challenge | Pastel Beach Design
MY EXPERIENCE
Freelance Surface Pattern Designer
San Antonio, TX | January 2021 – Present
- Created over 100 unique repeating patterns
- Trend research for prints and color palettes
- Recolor and re-design existing artwork
- Development of the design: idea, drafts and thumbnail drawings, conversion to digital design, & pattern creation
Graphic Designer
AGEISS Inc | San Antonio, TX | March 2010 – Present
- Prepare artwork for print production
- Project & task management
- Experienced in working directly with printer to deliver highest quality product for client
- Maintains all web & intranet presence
- Graphic support for all brochure, proposal, & presentation development company wide
- Coordinated, created and scheduled design updates to company website and templates
Information Architect/ LAN Admin
AGEISS Inc | San Antonio, TX | March 2010 – March 2018
- Troubleshooting client software and hardware issues
- Met with clients to gather requirements and deliver solutions to meet needs
- Architect SharePoint sites for file sharing between employees and clients
- Training on new software and hardware
- Documentation development
FUN
My passion is art and graphic design. I enjoy going to art museums, reading about art history, and researching artists. I am a skilled painter, printmaker and illustrator. I have had the honor to participate in local art shows in San Antonio. I love to travel and spend time with my family.