Hi, I'm a designer with roots in industrial design and over five years of experience transforming ideas into visual stories that connect.
I specialize in building brand identities, environmental graphics, and thoughtful layouts across print and digital platforms, guided by strong and intentional communication.

Clear, empathetic communication is at the core of my process. Whether I’m illustrating, shaping a visual system, or working closely with clients, I focus on making ideas easy to understand and meaningful to experience.

I’ve partnered with nonprofits, cultural institutions, and small businesses to create accessible, bilingual design solutions. Fluent in English and Spanish, I’m dedicated to inclusive storytelling and sustainable creative practices.

Hi! I’m Charles.

Experience

Communication Specialist,
Pinehurst Country Club
2025 — Present

Graphic Designer,
Generator source (Contract work)
2023 — 2025

Graphic Designer,
Butterfly Pavilion
2022 — 2023

Graphic Designer and Event Specialist, MSU Denver CMEI
2021— 2023

Senior Graphic Designer,
MSU Denver C2Hub
2019 — 2021


Expertise

• Branding & Identity

• Design Thinking

• Digital/Visual design

• Art Direction

• Illustration Design

• Project management

• Print Design & Production

• Marketing Strategies: SEO-focused

• UI/UX

Programs

 Adobe Creative Suite:

  • Ai, Id, Ps, XD, Dw

Project management:

  • Asana, Basecamp, Slack, Notion

Content management:

  • Squarespace, Shopify, Drupal, WordPress

Other Applications

  • Figma

  • HTML/CSS

  • Google Office Suite

  • Procreate

  • CAD (Fusion 360)

  • Figma


Education

Industrial Design, BS
Metropolitan State University of Denver
2017-2023

UI/UX Design Certificate
Coursera (Google UX Design Professional Certificate), 2024
• Completed coursework in user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and responsive design


Volunteer Designer | His Love Fellowship, 2023 – Present

• Rebranded the church’s visual identity and redesigned website, boosting engagement by 60%

• Integrated accessibility best practices and mobile responsiveness

President | Multicultural Greek Council, 2022 – 2023

• Directed a rebrand to elevate visibility and unify messaging across 10+ student orgs

• Facilitated 6+ leadership workshops fostering cross-cultural collaboration

Leadership & Community Impact