SUMMARY
Senior Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience across branding, illustration, editorial, and UX/UI for medtech, scientific, and lifestyle brands. Skilled at turning complex information into clear, cohesive visual experiences. Uses AI as a creative assistant to explore ideas and streamline workflows while keeping the design distinctly human.
experience
pauline capote designs — independent graphic designer
Everywhere, 08/2015 –Present
Lead end-to-end design projects across branding, presentations, marketing, digital products, and print, managing client communication, concepts, timelines, and delivery
Translate client goals into clear, cohesive visual solutions across industries and formats
blackhÄgen design — senior ux and ui designer
Dunedin, Florida 09/2022 –05/2025
Developed low- and high-fidelity wireframes for FDA-regulated medical devices, improving clinical workflow clarity and reducing cognitive load
Produced infographics and data-visualization materials for conference and client presentations, enhancing stakeholder engagement
Collaborated with mechanical, industrial, and human factors engineers to define product requirements and iterate on prototypes
embo — lead graphic designer
Heidelberg, Germany 09/2018 –09/2021
Led a full redesign of EMBO’s visual identity, creating a cohesive brand system adopted across all communications
Created digital and print marketing materials for events, increasing visibility and audience engagement
Formatted and produced quarterly magazine issues, streamlining layout and visual consistency for improved readability and brand identification
mirum — graphic designer
San Diego, CA 06/2013 –06/2018
Designed responsive web experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile, enhancing client and user satisfaction
Generated digital advertising assets, applying brand guidelines to strengthen campaign impact
Partnered with UX team to create intuitive software interfaces, improving adoption
SKILLS
Tools
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, After Effects, ChatGPT, Claude, Canva, ClickUp, Powerpoint
EXPERTISE
Branding, UX/UI Design, Illustration, Packaging, Publication Design, Presentation Design, Data Visualization, Responsive Design
EDUCATION
SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE
San Diego , CA
AA, Graphic Design, 2013
Graduated High Honors, 3.8
academy of art university
San Francisco, CA
BFA, Graphic Design, 2018
Graduated Valedictorian, 4.0
INTERESTS
Vegan Cooking, Travel, The Outdoors, Documentaries