Giselly Mejía
User experience designer
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaGraphic designer expert in user experience design and web design in HTML5 and CSS3. High experience in social design thanks to the work of more than four years with victims of the Colombian armed conflict. I am a responsible, active professional with excellent personal relationships in any type of work environment. Skilled to lead design projects from its formulation to its launch strategy. Curious in the constant updating of my knowledge. I have worked in private and governmental institutions designing all kinds of printed and digital pieces.
Work Experience
East Coast Solar Inc
Freelance Web and Graphic Designer
• Web-page design
• Design of business brochures
• Design of informative pages on the benefits of solar energy
• Email signature design
• Design of business brochures
• Design of informative pages on the benefits of solar energy
• Email signature design
Nova Scotia, Canada
Dejusticia
Designer Freelance
• Logo design for the Welcome Venezuela campaign.
• Set up the website www.drogasyderecho.org
• Website design on citizen participation mechanisms in mining and oil projects in Colombia. www.dejusticia.org/especiales/participacionambiental
• Cartoon style illustrations about self-regulation of sugary drinks in Colombia.
• Logo design and infographics for social networks about the project: Colombia votes sustainable.
• Design of postcards for social networks in the book launch: Clear accounts.
• Design and assembly of a website about the journalistic report Cúcuta: emergency exit on Venezuelan migration through the Colombian border city. www.dejusticia.org/especiales/cucuta-salida-de-emergencia
• Website design on podcast Relatos anfibios.
• Set up the website www.drogasyderecho.org
• Website design on citizen participation mechanisms in mining and oil projects in Colombia. www.dejusticia.org/especiales/participacionambiental
• Cartoon style illustrations about self-regulation of sugary drinks in Colombia.
• Logo design and infographics for social networks about the project: Colombia votes sustainable.
• Design of postcards for social networks in the book launch: Clear accounts.
• Design and assembly of a website about the journalistic report Cúcuta: emergency exit on Venezuelan migration through the Colombian border city. www.dejusticia.org/especiales/cucuta-salida-de-emergencia
• Website design on podcast Relatos anfibios.
December 2017
- August 2018
Bogotá, Colombia
WWF Colombia
Senior Design Consultant
• Support in the manual of Branding and institutional visibility and abide by the guidelines of the brand.
• Design of presentations in dynamic formats and with striking styles for WWF.
• Preparation of communication pieces for the transmission of messages to different audiences related to the organization (notices / announcements).
• Design of graphic pieces for campaigns, events, projects and topics related to the work of the organization.
• Layout of publications of WWF following the parameters established in the brand manual of the Organization, when required.
• Development of digital and multimedia pieces to be used in the different platforms that the organization has.
• Preparation of pieces for the marketing program according to the needs and opportunities.
• Design of graphic proposals for communication campaigns.
• Design of presentations in dynamic formats and with striking styles for WWF.
• Preparation of communication pieces for the transmission of messages to different audiences related to the organization (notices / announcements).
• Design of graphic pieces for campaigns, events, projects and topics related to the work of the organization.
• Layout of publications of WWF following the parameters established in the brand manual of the Organization, when required.
• Development of digital and multimedia pieces to be used in the different platforms that the organization has.
• Preparation of pieces for the marketing program according to the needs and opportunities.
• Design of graphic proposals for communication campaigns.
October 2017
- April 2018
Colombia
Centro Nacional De Memoria Historica
Graphic project coordinator Journeys through the geography of violence in Colombia. Web and print design.
Graphic consulting of the project.
Content architecture design.
Graphic design of the special.
Web assembly and content of the special.
Design of graphics and maps.
Content architecture design.
Graphic design of the special.
Web assembly and content of the special.
Design of graphics and maps.
June 2017
- December 2017
Colombia
GIZ Y Centro Nacional De Memoria Histórica
Freelance Web Graphic Designer
Design of the Catatumbo multimedia website, memories of life and dignity with the National Center of Historical Memory and GIZ.
www.centrodememoriahistorica.gov.co/micrositios/catatumbo
www.centrodememoriahistorica.gov.co/micrositios/catatumbo
May 2017
- July 2017
Bogotá, Colombia
Centro Nacional De Memoria Historica
Web design coordinator and image consultant
• Design of multimedia websites
• Assembly of web sites in HTML5 and CSS3 fully responsive
• Design, concept and support in the creation of the Memoriapp app
• Manage the image of the CNMH, its Groups, Areas and Technical Directions
• Administration of the main site of the CNMH www.centrodememoriahistorica.gov.co and its associated sites.
• Domain management
• Creation of management reports
• Coordination of design work team
• Assembly of web sites in HTML5 and CSS3 fully responsive
• Design, concept and support in the creation of the Memoriapp app
• Manage the image of the CNMH, its Groups, Areas and Technical Directions
• Administration of the main site of the CNMH www.centrodememoriahistorica.gov.co and its associated sites.
• Domain management
• Creation of management reports
• Coordination of design work team
August 2012
- December 2016
Bogotá, Colombia
Arkix
Junior Graphic Designer
Design, implementation and administration of HTML and CSS minisites, design and animation of advertising guidelines, landing page design.
February 2010
- February 2011
Colombia
Education
Instituto De Artes - Ideartes
Digital Graphic Technique
July 2007
- June 2009
Colombia
Institución Universitaria De Colombia
Professional in Graphic Design
January 2013
- December 2014
Colombia
Languages
English (Advanced),
Spanish (Native),
Skills
Adobe Acrobat,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Ilustrator,
Adobe Photoshop,
Bootstrap,
CSS3,
HTML5,
Joomla,
SCRUM Methodology,
Sketch,
UI,
User Centered Design,
Ux,