Quality Assurance Graphic Designer

Ariel Barcia

New York +1-917-***-**** ***********@*****.*** LinkedIn Portfolio

WORK EXPERIENCE

Zillow Remote

Quality Assurance - Nov 2021–Present

Analyzed and assessed over 10,000-floor plans and home tours created by annotators, identifying key areas for improvement to enhance quality and maintain high standards for Zillow's real estate listings Technical specifications. Documented and communicated detailed bug reporting for enhancement to the engineering and design teams, leading to a 20% increase in overall software development.

Developed comprehensive documentation of features and tools tested for process improvement, streamlining communication between quality assurance team and engineering/design teams by 30%. Prometric Remote

Graphic Designer Dec 2020 –Feb 2021

Utilized advanced design skills with PowerPoint, Adobe XD, and Photoshop to sketching using graphic design skills to develop visually engaging B2B presentations, sales deck presentations, ebooks, mockups, infographics, and communications that simplified complex business problem solving for clients to increase understanding by 40%. Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to streamline visual storytelling processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in production time for presentation materials.

Reinforced cross-functional teams to incorporate user-friendly techniques such as typography into presentations, sales decks, and materials, resulting in a 15% reduction in project turnaround times. Greenwich Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Remote

Graphic Design Intern Sep 2020 –Dec 2020

Implemented the marketing team to create design visual content using Illustrator, Photoshop, and AfterEffects for social media design, print assets, and websites for various local campaigns, contributing to the success of these campaigns and helping to build brand awareness.

Designed marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, and social media graphics, providing valuable input on design aesthetics and ensuring materials adhered to color theory and design principles to meet brand standards. Executed various design tasks, including photo editing, print design, and digital design, while working under the guidance of the design director.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Zillow Remote

Quality Assurance Oct 2023-Present

Streamlined the quality assurance processes by implementing a new method resulting in a 30% increase in productivity and a 20% decrease in errors.

Implemented training sessions for team members on the new productivity method, resulting in a 95% adoption rate and a 10% improvement in overall team performance. Created an engaging and informative video tutorial showcasing the new process, reaching a national audience of 50 out of 70 viewers outside of standard working hours. ArielDesignWorks Remote

Freelance Graphic Designer Feb 2024-Present

Collaborated with the client to integrate the new logo into all marketing materials, including business cards, brochures, and website banners, driving a 25% increase in lead generation. Refined and optimized logo proposals through meticulous design iterations, resulting in a final selection with a 90% approval rate from clients.

Delivered finalized designs to clients with exceptional customer service, resulting in a 95% client satisfaction rate and a 20% increase in repeat business.

EDUCATION

Queens College CUNY

Bachelor of Fine Arts

CCS

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Queens, New York

Detroit, Michigan

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