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
Social Media Marketing Strategy: TikTok and Instagram Reels
Issued November 2025
Create a Brand Strategy
Issued October 2025
Brand Design Foundations
Issued August 2025
Figma Essential Training
Issued August 2025
UX Foundations: Research
Issued July 2025
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
Social Media Marketing Strategy: TikTok and Instagram Reels
Issued November 2025
Create a Brand Strategy
Issued October 2025
Brand Design Foundations
Issued August 2025
Figma Essential Training
Issued August 2025
UX Foundations: Research
Issued July 2025
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.







