Cristiana Duraes

Designing eye-catching merchandise and promotional illustrations to use for announcements, product promotions, and general advertising of creative work like voice acting, games, and streams.

• Developed advertising tactics and implemented new solutions for increased brand awareness.

Working closely with the director and artists on web series and tv shows. I’ve developed visual work with partners, leading artists to reach deadlines in a timely manner, and keeping on top of my own schedule and duties.

• Managed design team resources by delegating tasks efficiently based on individual strengths and workload capacity.
• Improved brand consistency by developing and implementing comprehensive visual guidelines across all platforms.
• Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.

Illustrating artwork following the requests and working closely with employers to create work as close to their needs as possible.

• Conducted thorough research to provide well-informed recommendations for clients'' strategic decision-making processes.
• Delivered exceptional customer service throughout the engagement process, leading to positive reviews and testimonials from satisfied clients.
• Collaborated with clients to define project requirements and deliverables.

Animating and compositing shots for Long After Us which included learning and mastering new programs and artistic styles. Along with designing characters following a tight deadline and working closely with the director and coworkers.

• Provided input during script development stages, suggesting changes that would enhance visual storytelling possibilities within animation constraints.
• Created lifelike characters with appropriate textures, shadows and features.

Designed a group of characters from a given description. Including concept work, rough sketches, turnaround, lip sync charts, etc. While meeting deadlines and hitting checkpoints in correspondence with client deadlines.

• Translated complex concepts into easily digestible visuals, improving communication and understanding among team members and clients.
• Improved project efficiency by providing detailed sketches and revisions promptly based on client feedback.

Selling merchandise alongside a strongly knit team while creating a 14th century experience for customers - both adults and children.

• Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.

Working alongside a great team of people to ensure the comfort and care of animals who are up for adoption within the city of Toronto, Ontario. Which includes good communication skills, pet handling and care, and teamwork.

• Conducted regular inspections of enclosures and equipment for signs of wear or damage, ensuring prompt repairs were carried out as needed.