Graphic Designer

Ernesto Esquivel

Los Angeles, CA ***** • 310-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

Innovative creative professional with 15+ years’ experience producing visually compelling marketing materials, directing creative teams, and managing end-to-end design projects. Skilled in brand storytelling, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable business results through impactful design.

Core Competencies

● Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Branding, Typography, Layout Design, Print & Digital Media

● Art Direction: Creative Direction, Editorial Design, Visual Storytelling, Vendor Management

● Project Management: Deadline Management, Client Communication, Workflow Optimization

● Additional Tools: WordPress, Figma, Canva, Microsoft Office Professional Experience

Marketing Specialist & Graphic Designer — Sotheby’s International Realty 2022 – 2024

● Designed branded property presentations and marketing collateral for 100+ agents, increasing listing engagement and client satisfaction.

● Implemented targeted advertising campaigns, boosting brand visibility and driving higher traffic to listings.

Graphic Designer — TheMLS.com 2015 – 2022

● Produced weekly publication with 12,500+ subscribers, ensuring quality and timely delivery of all materials.

● Created digital content for online distribution and social media integration, improving audience reach.

Art Director — Southland Publishing 2007 – 2015

● Led design and production for The Argonaut and Life After 50, overseeing creative direction from concept to publication.

● Rebranded both publications, modernizing visual identity and increasing readership.

● Collaborated with editorial and sales teams to produce award-worthy editorial layouts and advertising features.

Additional Experience

Resident Manager — Crescent Canyon Management 2007 – 2019 Managed two residential properties, handling tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and marketing, resulting in reduced vacancy rates and improved on-time rent payments. Education

BFA, Visual Communications — American Intercontinental University, Los Angeles 2006 Portfolio

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