hi! nice to meet you :)

I’m Sofia Maldonado, a Brand & Visual Designer based in Valencia, Spain. I specialize in building scalable identity systems for digital-first companies, translating strategy into cohesive visual languages that work across web, product, social, and physical touchpoints.


My work blends strong typography, thoughtful color strategy, and brand consistency with practical execution—creating assets and systems that teams can actually use and scale. I’m comfortable collaborating across disciplines and balancing creative exploration with clear goals, deadlines, and stakeholder feedback.


With a background in visual arts and multimedia, I bring both creative sensitivity and structured thinking to every project—crafting identities that feel distinct, intentional, and ready for real-world application.

some of my experience:

Education:


Master’s in Visual Arts and Multimedia
September 2023 - July 2025:

Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV),

Valencia, Spain.


Bachelor’s Degree in E-Business Project Management
September 2022 - September 2023:
École Internationale de Management de Paris (EIMP),

Lille, France.

Associate’s Degree in Commercial Graphics
October 2018 - December 2020:
Trident Technical College,

North Charleston, United States.

Experience:


eBook Production Assistant
Arbordale Publishing – Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
July 2019 – May 2025: 

• Designed and formatted interactive eBooks and cover systems.

• Maintained and updated website content using HTML & CSS.

• Ensured brand consistency across digital publications. 


Freelance Graphic Designer
Freelance - Remote
October 2018 – Present: 

• Developed brand identities for startups and small businesses.

• Designed social media assets and marketing materials.

• Created responsive website layouts and UI mockups.

• Collaborated with clients to translate ideas into effective visual solutions.

• Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication.

• Adapted designs across digital and print formats to maintain
brand consistency. 

Licenses & certifications:


Marketing Strategy: Relatable Video Content

Issued November 2025

LinkedIn


Social Media Marketing Strategy: TikTok and Instagram Reels

Issued November 2025

LinkedIn


Create a Brand Strategy

Issued October 2025

LinkedIn


Brand Design Foundations

Issued August 2025

LinkedIn


Figma Essential Training

Issued August 2025

LinkedIn


UX Foundations: Research

Issued July 2025

LinkedIn


Extended Capabilities:


  • Motion graphics

  • 3D modeling & rendering

  • Video editing


Core Expertise:


  • Brand identity systems

  • Visual strategy & art direction support

  • Logo & symbol development

  • Typography & layout systems

  • Packaging design

  • Digital brand applications


Digital & Product:


  • Web & UI design

  • UX foundations (information architecture, user flows)

• Design systems & scalable components


Tools:


  • Figma

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • InDesign

  • After Effects

  • Blender

  • Canva

  • HTML

  • CSS

  • JSON


Languages:


English and Spanish – Native proficiency.


French – Professional proficiency.

hi! nice to meet you :)

I’m Sofia Maldonado, a Brand & Visual Designer based in Valencia, Spain. I specialize in building scalable identity systems for digital-first companies, translating strategy into cohesive visual languages that work across web, product, social, and physical touchpoints.


My work blends strong typography, thoughtful color strategy, and brand consistency with practical execution—creating assets and systems that teams can actually use and scale. I’m comfortable collaborating across disciplines and balancing creative exploration with clear goals, deadlines, and stakeholder feedback.


With a background in visual arts and multimedia, I bring both creative sensitivity and structured thinking to every project—crafting identities that feel distinct, intentional, and ready for real-world application.

some of my experience:

Education:


Master’s in Visual Arts and Multimedia
September 2023 - July 2025:

Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV),

Valencia, Spain.


Bachelor’s Degree in E-Business Project Management
September 2022 - September 2023:
École Internationale de Management de Paris (EIMP),

Lille, France.

Associate’s Degree in Commercial Graphics
October 2018 - December 2020:
Trident Technical College,

North Charleston, United States.

Experience:


eBook Production Assistant
Arbordale Publishing – Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
July 2019 – May 2025: 

• Designed and formatted interactive eBooks and cover systems.

• Maintained and updated website content using HTML & CSS.

• Ensured brand consistency across digital publications. 


Freelance Graphic Designer
Freelance - Remote
October 2018 – Present: 

• Developed brand identities for startups and small businesses.

• Designed social media assets and marketing materials.

• Created responsive website layouts and UI mockups.

• Collaborated with clients to translate ideas into effective visual solutions.

• Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication.

• Adapted designs across digital and print formats to maintain
brand consistency. 

Licenses & certifications:


Marketing Strategy: Relatable Video Content

Issued November 2025

LinkedIn


Social Media Marketing Strategy: TikTok and Instagram Reels

Issued November 2025

LinkedIn


Create a Brand Strategy

Issued October 2025

LinkedIn


Brand Design Foundations

Issued August 2025

LinkedIn


Figma Essential Training

Issued August 2025

LinkedIn


UX Foundations: Research

Issued July 2025

LinkedIn


Extended Capabilities:


  • Motion graphics

  • 3D modeling & rendering

  • Video editing


Core Expertise:


  • Brand identity systems

  • Visual strategy & art direction support

  • Logo & symbol development

  • Typography & layout systems

  • Packaging design

  • Digital brand applications


Digital & Product:


  • Web & UI design

  • UX foundations (information architecture, user flows)

• Design systems & scalable components


Tools:


  • Figma

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • InDesign

  • After Effects

  • Blender

  • Canva

  • HTML

  • CSS

  • JSON


Languages:


English and Spanish – Native proficiency.


French – Professional proficiency.

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brand identities
digital & social design
web design & ui
motion & video
3d / experimental
creative campaigns

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