Sr. Graphic Designer 

After working as a senior graphic designer for over 20 years, I have gained extensive experience in graphic design and proficiency in using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator InDesign, as well as other design programs. I have strong visual and conceptual design skills and comprehensive knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout principles. My project management capabilities allow me to handle multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines. Additionally, I excel in photography and photo retouching, and my expertise extends to branding and digital media, enabling me to produce visually appealing and impactful designs..

• Partner with talented photographers and art directors to grasp and fulfill project requirements.
• Polish product images for both web and print usage, handling tasks such as background replacement,
compositing, blemish removal, color correction, object removal, and alteration through advanced photo
manipulation and retouching techniques.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all retouched images.
• Employ advanced retouching methods, including color correction, image manipulation, and compositing, to elevate the visual appeal of product photographs.
• Work closely with the team to produce expertly retouched images for catalogs, applying advanced color correction, image manipulation, and compositing techniques.
• Achieved visually captivating and catalog-compliant final products, enhancing the overall visual appeal and driving a 60% increase in customer engagement.
• Develop original concepts and designs for state-of-the-art furniture pieces, using photo editing software to refine and perfect visual presentations of furniture designs.

Senior Retoucher 

• Responsible for creating daily social media posts and developing videos.
• In charge of designing various graphic projects such as brochures, catalogs, presentations, logos, and layouts for Smart JRC Financial Group.
• Conceptualized and designed print paper placemats for Be2 Events LLC, as well as internal and external wholesaler mailing pieces.
• Worked on graphic design projects for Dental Science LLC and Venezolana de Pinturas c.a., creating materials for conferences including signages, tent cards, name badges, handouts, layouts, mailings, flyers, and t-shirts.
• Adhered to brand guidelines, ensuring visual style and messaging consistency for over 15 clients. This resulted in a 65% increase in brand recognition and a 85% boost in client satisfaction."
• Created print and label designs, as well as altering graphic elements to achieve the desired results for the agency’s clients.
• Managed photo research, silhouetting, and editing, and regularly communicate creative efforts, research developments, and branding expectations.
• kept abreast of the latest design trends, software, and tools to ensure our agency's designs are current and competitive.

Senior Graphic Designer

• Collaborated with the marketing team to create a cohesive visual identity across all social media platforms, driving a 65% increase in audience interaction and boosting follower engagement by 50%."
• Coordinated with print vendors to ensure accurate production of printed materials, such as brochures, posters, and packaging.
• Brainstormed and conceptualized ideas for visual content that effectively communicated the client’s message or brand.
• Organized and maintained digital assets, ensuring easy accessibility and version control for collaborative projects.
• Conceptualized and executed innovative design solutions for a wide range of print and digital projects, consistently meeting and exceeding client expectations.
• Managed a high volume of graphic and production design tasks, consistently delivering top-quality content with efficiency to surpass demanding deadlines and exceed client expectations.

• Conceptualized and executed high impact outdoor printing solutions and eye-catching point of purchase advertisements that capture consumer attention and drive engagement.
• Designed a comprehensive advertising campaign tailored for corporate events, designed to elevate brand presence and create memorable experiences.
• "Developed innovative Below The Line (BTL) advertising designs that effectively communicated brand messages, resulting in a 75% increase in customer engagement and a 60% boost in conversion rates through creative and targeted marketing materials.

Graphic Design Manager

• Conceptualized and executed compelling photo campaigns that aligned with brand messaging.
• Captured high quality images using professional equipment.
• Specialized in wedding, pregnancy, and newborn photography.
• Established and managed a professional portfolio showcasing a wide range of fashion photography work.
• Planned, executed, and directed fashion photoshoots, both in the studio and on location.
• Conduct post-production tasks, including retouching, color correction, and image enhancement, to ensure the highest quality of final images.
• Maintained consistency in style and quality across all images.

Senior Photographer

• Directed daily design tasks, creatively blending photographic imagery, typographic detail, and graphic
components to craft compelling visual narratives.
• Created an extensive array of layout and graphic designs, prioritizing innovative production techniques to elevate brand storytelling and visual impact.

Graphic Design

Yarima Terrero Angarita is a Sr. Graphic Designer at Ben Soleimani in Long Beach, California.

Yarima Terrero Angarita

Yarima Terrero Angarita

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Universidad Arturo Michelena

Instituto de Diseño de Valencia

Dr. Graphic - Visual Communication Institute