Hiya! I'm Caro I'm a graphic designer based in Chicago. As a graphic designer with over 5 years of experience, I’m passionate about telling stories through design. Specializing in branding, layout, and pre-production, I help businesses create strong visual identities that resonate with their audience. From crafting cohesive brand stories to designing everything from stationery and invitations to t-shirts and sweatshirts for clothing companies, I thrive on turning ideas into visuals that speak. Whether it's…Hiya! I'm Caro I'm a graphic designer based in Chicago. As a graphic designer with over 5 years of experience, I’m passionate about telling stories through design. Specializing in branding, layout, and pre-production, I help businesses create strong visual identities that resonate with their audience. From crafting cohesive brand stories to designing everything from stationery and invitations to t-shirts and sweatshirts for clothing companies, I thrive on turning ideas into visuals that speak. Whether it's building a brand from the ground up or elevating an existing identity, I love the process of creating something memorable that reflects the essence of a business. If it involves design, chances are I’ve worked on it, and I’m always ready to bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table. Let’s make something great together!. --- **Employment and project experience** **Graphic Design Intern** at Elevate NP 2024- 2024 •Designed marketing assets for digital and print, adhering to brand guidelines.•Assisted Senior Art Director with production tasks, ensuring project timelines were met •Collaborated with Communications and Marketing teams to develop engaging visual content. •Co-created the logo for the "Leak Repair Cook County" program, ensuring alignment with brand standards. •Created social media graphics, digital ads, and long-form content designs. **Freelance Brand Designer** Papelitos Lindos December 2023 - March 2024 •Led brand strategy and identity design, conducting in-depth research to align messaging with market positioning. •Designed and presented comprehensive brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across platforms. •Managed asset libraries and developed templates for consistent use across print and digital platforms. ** Graphic Layout Specialist** Freeman 2018 - March 2021 •Directly collaborated with clients to design and oversee all aspects of graphic production for branch and corporate accounts, ensuring alignment with client needs and brand standards. •Prepared and delivered production-ready files for various formats and platforms. •Collaborated with other layout teammates to ensure timely turnaround of graphics, maintaining efficiency and meeting deadlines consistently for the projects.WWWWHiya! I'm Caro I'm a graphic designer based in Chicago. As a graphic designer with over 5 years of experience, I’m passionate about telling stories through design. Specializing in branding, layout, and pre-production, I help businesses create strong visual identities that resonate with their audience. From crafting cohesive brand stories to designing everything from stationery and invitations to t-shirts and sweatshirts for clothing companies, I thrive on turning ideas into visuals that speak. Whether it's building…