Margaret Salazar: Freelance Graphic Designer in San Diego, CA

Provide different design services to multiple clients including: NO ENDS MEDIA | SAN DIEGO, CA - Redesign brand identity, develop clear guidelines and assets for digital and non-digital applications. BEE SEEN MARKETING | SAN DIEGO, CA - Developed a visually impactful brand strategy presentation, to secure landscape management opportunities. BAJA DESIGNS | SAN DIEGO, CA - Created an event invitation card design to promote the company's 25th anniversary. FUNTIME PRODUCTIONS | TOKYO, JAPAN - Designed digital album covers for #100DAYS100SONGS promotion campaign, resulting in the successful launch of the company

• Create analog and abstract illustrations in various mediums, for personal development and commissions. • Combine illustration and graphic design skills to create various works including zines, artist books, post cards, greeting cards and art prints. • Knowledgeable in print production, especially in bookbinding methods. • Engage with audience and develop customer base in-person at exhibitions, art fairs, as well as through social media platforms.

• Responsible for designing packaging, and overall presentation creation for clients including: Pantene, Vidal Sassoon and SK-II. • Collaborated with the design team on projects, starting from big picture ideas and strategy, to executions on packaging and in-store brand activations. • Prepared and created print production files for test prints and final designs. • Curated topics with the team for our monthly Tokyo Trend Report, and designed respective pages to be dynamic and visually inspiring. • Managed all of the copywriting for Tokyo Trend Report. Including translating Japanese copy to English, then localizing the information for an international audience.

• Responsible for creating and delivering in-store point-of-sale (POS) signage and outer promotional signs for over 10 Navy Exchange locations in Japan. • Communicated with department supervisors and managers to assess signage needs for weekly, monthly, seasonal sales and POS displays. • Ensured signage in all locations were up to date and consistent with NEXCOM standards, by reviewing and installing signs on a regular basis. • Received merchandise and created hero displays to highlight items promoted in the weekly advertisement.