"Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun."
Mary Lou Cook
A Bit About Me
I’m Gia, a passionate graphic designer and artist who tells stories through impactful art and design. Inspired by my cultural heritage, I create work that highlights bold narratives and celebrates vibrant identities.
Driven by curiosity, I explore diverse mediums and techniques, blending imagination with documentation in my creative process. While I take my craft seriously, I embrace joy and fun, believing in creating bold, vibrant art that inspires others. Outside of work, I enjoy dancing salsa, reading, and hiking.
Work Experience
February 2023 - Present
December 2022 - February 2024
January 2021 - November 2023
August 2021 - February 2022
Ashley Furniture, Graphic Designer
Leads the creation of on-brand campaigns and assets across digital, print, and in-store media. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support product launches, key initiatives, and events, ensuring detailed, strategic, and timely designs.
Holland & Knight, Graphic Designer
Designed and maintained firm-wide marketing materials, including digital and print assets. Ensured brand consistency while supporting special projects and collaborating with teams and vendors.
Afternoon Culture, Lead Graphic Designer
Delivered comprehensive branding solutions, from logos to digital and print collateral. Enhanced client experiences through a highly personalized design process while standardizing workflows for consistency and impact.
The Frank Gathering, Lead Visual Designer
Developed the complete brand identity and collateral for the 2022 conference, including advertisements, web pages, and signage. Led the design team and ensured cohesive branding across all event materials.
Education
BFA in Graphic Design
Minor in Mass Communication
Expertise
Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, Wordpress, Squarespace, Wix, Basic HTML & CSS, Microsoft 365, Google Suite, Airtable, Trello, Notion, Smartsheets, Hootsuite
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Freelance Services
I offer a wide range of creative solutions, including branding, illustration, social media design, and more. From crafting memorable logos and cohesive brand identities to creating engaging visuals for digital and print platforms, my services are tailored to bring your vision to life.
Whether you need compelling social media content, custom illustrations, or strategic design assets, I’m here to help you communicate your story with clarity and impact.
