Karina J Davila
Designer, Illustrator and Researcher
New York, NY, USA
305-332-3465
www.karinajdavila.com
Work Experience
Thorn
Senior UX Designer
April 2021
- October 2023
Miami, Florida, United States
Visa
Senior UX Designer
April 2018
- April 2021
San Francisco, California, United States
Field And Studio Collective
Design Researcher & Visual Designer
September 2017
- April 2018
New York, United States
Unicef
Design Fellow
June 2016
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New York, New York, United States
92nd Street Y
Graphic Designer
January 2015
- August 2015
New York, United States
High 5 Games
Freelance Graphic Designer
April 2015
- January 2015
New York, New York, United States
Valencia College
Graphic Designer
Design various materials for clients across the college, such as brochures, posters and programs. Handle multiple projects at once and work with account managers to complete projects. Also, assist with the creation of design concepts for events at the college or ad campaigns that communicate the college’s mission.
January 2013
- Present
Orlando, Florida, United States
Allie Munroe
Graphic Designer/Print Production Manager
Typeset all designs and created unique typography and layout solutions for various projects. Managed multiple projects from concept to delivery and worked closely with clients to design custom stationery/invitations. Designed invitations and other various pieces for Allie Munroe’s Tiny Prints line. I also worked as the print production manager and ensured projects were printed and received by client before deadline. Lastly, I initiated use of social media to market Allie Munroe products to various audiences.
March 2011
- October 2012
Miami, Florida, United States
Walt Disney World Parks And Resorts - Hollywood Studios
Internal Communications Graphic Design Intern
Partnered with senior level leaders to design collateral which provided relative, timely, and accurate communications to cast members. Also, typeset the weekly Tell-A-Cast brochure and worked with printers weekly to print brochure along with other communication pieces.
June 2010
- January 2011
Orlando, Florida, United States
Florida International University
Social Media Coordinator/Videographer
Initiated use of social media to market campus news and event, and eventually increased FIU’s social media presence on Facebook to 12,000+. Worked closely with various departments to film/edit video news stories. I also generated photography, TV spots and graphics for FIU publications.
January 2008
- June 2010
Miami, Florida, United States
Education
Barry University
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Magna Cum Laude
August 2008
- May 2010
Miami, Florida, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Native),
French (Beginner),
Skills
Branding,
Design Research,
Design Systems,
Figma,
Graphic Design,
Handlettering,
Illustration,
Photography,
Social Innovation,
UI Design ,
User Experience,
UX Design,