Michael Muvdi Costa

Freelance Graphic Designer

Santa Marta, Colombia
Hello!

I am a graphic designer with 12 years of experience. I have hands-on experience designing logos, brochures, packaging, 2D and 3D animations, and websites using multiple technologies such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe XD, Adobe InDesign, Wordpress, Shopify, Wix, Klaviyo, and Google Workspace. Additionally, I am a passionate problem solver with a proven track record of delivering products and projects quickly and efficiently.

Experience in 💡

🔳 Branding
🔳 Packaging
🔳 Video / Photo Editing
🔳 2D Animations
🔳 Web Design
🔳 UX/UI
🔳 Design, Configuration and Deployment of Emails
🔳 Commercial Copywritting

Software i use 💻🖱️

🟨 Adobe Illustrator 100%
🟨 Adobe Photoshop 100%
🟨 Adobe After Effects 100%
🟨 Adobe XD 100%
🟨 Adobe Animate 85%
🟨 Adobe Indesign 80%
🟨 Figma 80%
🟨 Klaviyo 95%
🟨 Wordpress 90%
🟨 Shopify 100%

OS 💻🖱️
▪️ Windows 100%
▪️ Macintosh 100%

Work Experience

Wuú Design Studio

CEO & Graphic Designer

i'm a Senior Graphic Designer with 12 years of experience,
having delved into design projects related to:

- Branding
- Ads
- Email marketing
- Copywritting
- Photo-editing
- Mock-ups
- Presentations
- Social Media Management
- Packaging
- 2D Animation
- UX/UI
- Photography
- Typography
- Wordpress, Shopify, Wix
- Native English / Spanish
December 2011 - Present Santa Marta, Colombia

Nandog Pet Gear

Lead Graphic Designer

2000+ developed products, placed in the US, Canada, Brasil and Mexico retail and wholesale market. Some of the major tasks i currently do with them are:

- Ad designs
- Logos
- Video editing
- Community Management
- Packaging
- 2D & 3D Animation
- Brochures
- Presentations
- Web Design
- UX/UI
- Photography
- 3D Design
- Illustrations
- Copywritting
- Email Marketing
- Pattern Making
- Photo Editing
- IT
June 2011 - Present California, United States

Oiga Technologies

Director of UX/UI

As Director of User Experience, I work with Oiga's clients to understand the end user and create an intuitive, easy-to-use, and engaging experience. The role includes leading a team of 3 in the marketing and UX / UI field for world-class clients.
September 2021 - March 2022 Colombia

Universidad Del Norte

Lead Graphic Designer

As a lead graphic designer in Universidad del Norte, I had the responsibility of leading a team of 2, with the purpose of supplying all kinds of multimedia and graphic material for a government project called Misión TIC 2022 + Uninorte within the framework of the development and promotion of more employment in the IT sector of our country, Colombia.
September 2020 - January 2022 Colombia

GSP

Graphic Designer

I learned how to acommodate to their company needs and help them grow their marketing, website and communications in general. This was my first time in a company that wasn't design-related, and i really got to know so many other personalities and points of view about work and life. Our team was dedicated to growing and i had to keep the pace and work better each time.
January 2017 - January 2018 Colombia

Nobel Impresores

Graphic Designer

This job really helped me accelerate my skills by having much more responsibilities and short deadlines as well as handling on-site high-end clients and helping them with their projects and finalizing the files for printing, taking into account each little detail and expected results. Although this wasn't an easy job, it definitely helped me grow as an integral graphic designer, getting to know several industry details about the high-end printing machines we used and how to prepare my files considering each machine's specs.
March 2013 - March 2014 Colombia

Diseñarte

Graphic Designer

I had to take care of each client entering the store, whether it was a design task or a printing task for mostly designers and architects. I learned how to handle clients on-site and how to speak and collaborate with them to get results on their projects.
June 2010 - December 2010 Colombia

Signo 21

Copyist / Junior Graphic Designer

At the moment i was studying Graphic Design at the university, somewhat i managed to get a job while doing it in a marketing agency which helped me grow lots and lots by meeting up with creative individuals eager to help me out and teach me the nature of an Advertising Agency. I managed the copywritting and creation of businesses names, as well as doing several basic artworks. This skyrocketed my confidence as a graphic designer.
May 2009 - July 2009 Colombia

Education

Instituto HILET

Advanced Web Design

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
August 2014 - December 2014 Argentina

Universidad Del Norte

Professional Graphic Designer

Groups / Activities: Vocal Technique, Chorus, Cuban salsa, Basic Guitar
January 2006 - July 2011 Colombia

Colegio Del Sagrado Corazón

High School Degree

July 2001 - November 2006 Colombia

Languages

English (Native),
Español (Native),

Skills

2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Klaviyo, Logos, Mailchimp, Packaging, Photography, Video Editing,

I'm

Responsible, Creative, A problem solver, a Learner, Passionate and Resourceful.