samantha bimbela

Resourceful, creative problem solver with 6+ years of experience in structural packaging design, bilingual, efficiently multi-tasked with B.A. in Graphic Design.

Portfolio: sambimbela.com

 SOUTHWEST STRATEGIES - SAN DIEGO, CA

+ Graphic Designer (Aug 2021 - Dec 2021) - Freelance

Design and develop print and digital materials based on clients' requests and brand guidelines. Assisted lead designers with concept proposals for new clients, logos, ad campaigns, and collateral materials.

SDSU DESIGN STUDIO - SAN DIEGO, CA

+ Graphic Designer (Jan 2021 - May 2021) - Part-Time
Worked together with clients to create various design solutions for start-up companies, established institutions, and university groups.

FREELANCE - SAN DIEGO, CA

+ Graphic Designer (2018 - Present) - Freelance
Worked together with clients to create layouts and production designs for applications such as logos, business cards, flyers, packaging, signages, map drafting, and mailers.

INFANTINO/BLUE BOX - MIRA MESA, CA - Jul 2006 - Aug 2019

+ Production Artist (Feb 2016 - Aug 2019) - Part-Time
Created dielines and mock-up packaging samples to support retail and sales meetings. Created packaging specs for the logistic team. Worked together with the marketing team, PD team, toy designers, and our China factories to ensure all printed material meets company standard guidelines. Applied artwork into dielines while maintaining brand standards. Supplied orders and inventory for Creative Services department.

+ Structural Packaging Assistant (Aug 2012 - Feb 2016) - Part-Time
Created dielines and mock-up packaging samples to support retail and sales meetings. Photo retouching and archiving. Created 3-D paper samples based on product specs renderings.

+ Creative Services Assistant (Jul 2006 - Aug 2012) - Part-Time

Created presentations and brochures to support sales meetings. Created mock-up packaging samples to support retail and sales meetings. Archived product files and images.

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY - Graphic Design, Bachelors of Arts (Aug 2019 - May 2021)
SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGE - AA - Web Development (In process)