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HELLO,

My name is Yarira Aguirre

I am a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Digital Artist and Visual artist.

 

My design style is based on the idea that every project presents a special opportunity to communicate a message or tell a narrative.

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Design, in my opinion, is a powerful means of expression, a visual story that can stir up feelings, impart knowledge, and leave a lasting impression.

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Like my work? Want to learn more? Email me. I would love to learn about your design needs and how I may be of assistance.

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Expertise

Poster Design, Logo Design, Visual Design, Web Design, Branding, Illustration, Video Editing, Animation

Employment

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McD Marketing-Visual Communications Designer/ Developer

Pekin IL | October 2024 - Present

  •  Responsible for producing a variety of illustrations and animations tailored to meet the needs of multiple clients.

  • Creating visuals for marketing campaigns, including social media graphics, presentations, and print materials.

  • Efficiently prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with art directors to deliver stunning and innovative visual designs.

Zeno Group- Design Intern

Zeno Group, Chicago IL | September 2024 - October 2024

  •  Responsible for helping design visual assets for projects, such as digital content like social media graphics,

  • Refined and polished existing PowerPoint presentations by enhancing layout consistency, aligning typography, and ensuring brand guidelines were followed.

  • Managed time efficiently to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and collaborated with art directors to deliver innovative visual solutions

Design Streak- Intern

Illinois State University | August 2023 - May 2024

  • As a graphic design intern in Design Streak Studio, I collaborate with other designers and clients to create various digital and print media. 

  • Integrating the design thinking and making processes while working with different organizations.

  • Working with various mediums and adapting my design skill to meet the needs of different projects.

Online Grocery Pickup/ Order Filling

Walmart, Bloomington IL December 2022 - March 2024

  •  Filled numerous customers’ orders ranging from 5 to 20 orders a 
    day and each order ranging from 10- 100+ items.

  • Ensure proper clean-up procedures and maintain store cleanliness and appearance.

  • Responding to customers’ inquiries and requests, as well as assisting with purchasing decisions; locating merchandise.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Graphic Design and a Digital/Interactive Concentration

Illinois State University | Normal IL

August 2022 - May 2024

Comulative GPA: 4/4

Graphic Design Outstanding Student Award

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Associates in Fine Arts

Parkland Community College | Champaign IL
August 2021 - December 2022
Awards: Merit Award
Comulative GPA: 3.8/4

Associates of Arts

Heartland Community College | Normal IL
August 2019 - May 2021
Comulative GPA: 3.8/4

Software Skills

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Photoshop

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Illustrator

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Indesign

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Premiere Pro

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After Effects

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Procreate

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Figma

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Powerpoint

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