Laura Gutiérrez

Graphic Designer

Bogotá, Colombia
Versatile graphic designer with 5+ years of experience, dedicated to the art of storytelling through impactful design. Creative, open- minded, and detail-oriented, I bring a fresh perspective to every project, crafting designs that captivate and drive results. I am passionate about the intersection between, design, technology and sustainability and I'm always eager to explore new and meaningful experiences.

Work Experience

Alianza TEAM

Marketing & Design Intern

• Conducted extensive research and consumer studies, providing data-driven insights for strategic marketing decisions.
• Refreshed the brand's digital assets for a more modern look, as well as the packaging and label designs for the food and cleaning industries, enhancing product appeal.
• Designed print-ready materials (including flyers, brochures, business cards, notebooks, and planners), as well as digital assets like engaging social media content for LinkedIn, landing pages, banners, email signatures, and ads, contributing to a cohesive presence across various media channels.
• Played a key role in event planning and organization, managing and designing mailing campaigns and contests, optimizing client communication and engagement.
January 2020 - January 2021 Colombia

Freelance

Graphic Designer

• Designed brand identities for diverse clients, spanning sustainable fashion, home decor, food, experiences, and events, developing brand guidelines, merchandising, and social media content that maintained brand consistency across all platforms.
• Acted as Brand Manager for the "Local" brand from Kuwait, ensuring cohesive communications across social media platforms.
• Crafted packaging and label designs, as well as product mockups for the food industry, enhancing product visualization and decision-making.
• Created look & feels for events and produced print-ready designs such as flyers, brochures, banners, and campaign materials.
June 2017 - Present

Whatever Works

Lead Designer

• Developed impactful brand identities for diverse global clients, aligning strategies with core values across industries and countries like Japan, Italy, USA, Colombia, and China.
• Produced a range of branding materials, including merchandising, presentations, print-ready files and packaging, elevating client’s visual identity and market presence.
• Managed social media content creation, post scheduling, comment responses and analytics using Meta Business Suite for comprehensive insights and optimization.
• Orchestrated mailing campaigns through Mailchimp, optimizing client engagement.
• Led UI/UX design initiatives, creating responsive websites and apps for both mobile and web platforms.
• Crafted a user-friendly brand and interface for Wawo.ai, the first Latin American AI writing assistant and educational platform, which was featured in notable Colombian newspapers such as El Colombiano and La Republica, while consistently conducting user research interviews to enhance its functionality and user experience.
April 2021 - October 2023

Education

Pontifica Universidad Javeriana

Bachelor of Industrial Design

July 2014 - September 2020 Bogotá, Colombia

Languages

Spanish (Native),
English (Fluent),

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro , Adobe XD, Branding, Canva, Color Theory, Content Creation, Cooking, Creativity, Design Thinking, Figma, Graphic Design, Illustration, Journey Mapping, Layout Design, Mailchimp, Meta Business Suite, Photo Editing, Presentation Skills, Product Design, Project Management, Punch Needle Embroidery, Typography, User Research ,