Graphic and User Interface Design
Resume:
PILAR WILDEY
adzei0@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilarwildey
https://www.pilarwildey.myportfolio.com
ABOUT
Proven experience in print and digital mediums utilizing collaboration, quality assurance, and leadership skills while
focused on creating thoughtful, meaningful products. Developed brand systems, templates, and defined efficiencies for improved productivity that generated consistent results. Seeking to produce highly effective experiences that add value for both the business and user alike.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Design Contractor
Snell & Wilmer Law Group Denver, CO (Remote) FEB 2023-PRESENT
• Develop creative solutions for various print and digital media that align with client’s marketing strategies
• Provide iterations for review and apply feedback as needed
• Hand off finalized deliverables that meet or exceed client’s expectations
Graphic Design Contractor
Robert James Collection Chula Vista, CA JUN 2021-PRESENT
• Manage product web assets through collaboration with developer and create collateral with minimal direction for emails, ads, brochures, tear sheets, and 120-page catalog
• Research past work to develop initial draft, edit product photography, submit layout and copy options for feedback, and reiterate designs as needed until final approval
• Email designs generate a consistent average click rate of 30%
Graphic Design Contractor
The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint San Diego, CA MAR 2020-MAR 2022
• Developed weekly editorial page layouts and supporting images within a tight deadline-driven timeline, created style guide, media kits, and event promos
• Created illustrations, photos, and typography, applied sharp attention to detail, kept open communication with editor
• Client more than satisfied with well designed publications and always meeting press deadline early or on time
Owner / Design Consultant
Gotcha Covered of Carmel Mountain San Diego, CA JUN 2018-JAN 2020
• Promoted and managed business to increase sales and build clientele
• Managed marketing strategies, consulted with customers to understand needs and expectations, followed up with product manufacturer, delivered, and installed to customer’s satisfaction
• Increased sales 15% through word-of-mouth and repeat customers by fulfilling customers’ needs
Design Supervisor
HD Supply Facilities Maintenance San Diego, CA JAN 2006-JUN 2016
• Managed an average of 15 complex projects at a time and a team of six designers against tight deadlines and brand guidelines
• Collaborated regularly with key stakeholders, monitored job progress, troubleshoot roadblocks, and authorized all stages of design for quality assurance, content accuracy, and brand compliance
• Increased productivity 50% by defining project submission requirements, improving review process, and decreasing revisions
EDUCATION
CareerFoundry
UI Design & UI Animation
Certificate 2022-2023
Designlab UX Academy
UX/UI Design
Certificate 2017
The Advertising Arts College
Advertising & Graphic Design
Bachelor’s Degree 1991-1994
SKILLS
UX/UI Design
Wireframes
Prototypes
UI Animation
Style Guides
Brand Systems
Typography
Color Theory
Personas
User Flows
Usability Tests
Storyboards
Project Management
Mentoring
Training
Problem-Solving
HTML, CSS &
Javascript
Social Media
Emails
Ads & Banners
Website Design
Catalogs
TOOLS
Figma & FigJam
Adobe CC:
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
After Effects
Acrobat
Google Workspaces
Microsoft Office:
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
MailChimp
Slack & Asana
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