Sandy Pliego (Visual Designer)
Just a Designer that still enjoys the basic tools of Crayons, Clay, and Legos.
Experience
Art Director | Newmark Knight Frank (Real Estate) | New York, NY
(2010 – 2016)
Led the creative direction and execution of a wide range of marketing materials for a prominent real estate firm.
Designed and produced email campaigns, brochures, and promotional materials for high-profile properties and conferences (e.g., "430 West 15th Email Campaign," "BOULAN SOUTH BEACH Brochure," "EL GRANDE - Industrial Park & Intelligent Support Services Brochure").
Developed impactful tri-fold brochures, including the "Marcum Microcap Conference" brochure, showcasing strong layout and information hierarchy.
Collaborated effectively with internal teams to translate marketing objectives into compelling visual narratives.
Maintained brand consistency across all design deliverables, ensuring high-quality and professional output.

Graphic Design / Freelance Designer | New York, NY

RIVERBANK CAPITAL: Designed branding and marketing collateral for "We Buy Fire Damaged Houses" and "Flex Space Warehouse" projects, demonstrating versatility in diverse industry needs.
RETI CENTER: Created various graphic materials, showcasing adaptability to different client aesthetics and project requirements.
LITTLE ISLAND: Developed design assets for a notable public art space, highlighting experience in cultural and public-facing projects.
SENECA WOMEN: Produced visual content, illustrating proficiency in designing for impactful social initiatives.
WORTH: Executed design projects for a finance-related entity, demonstrating ability to cater to professional and corporate branding.
TOWN Residential: Designed marketing assets for a residential real estate firm, showcasing experience in the luxury market.
THE REAL DEAL: Created graphics for a real estate news publication, demonstrating ability to work with fast-paced, content-driven design.
ROBERT DUNN: Developed visual communications for a specific client, showcasing personalized design solutions.
COOL STREETS: Designed materials for a street art initiative, demonstrating a keen eye for engaging and dynamic visuals.
Education:
Parsons School of Design
BA, Communication Design (2003 – 2006)

Katharine Gibbs
Associates, Visual Design (2001-2003)
Skills:
Graphic Design Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Design Principles: Branding, Layout Design, Typography, Color Theory, Print Production
Marketing Design: Email Campaigns, Brochures, Presentations, Digital Ads
Web: Websites and Landing Page Design
Key Strengths: Creativity, Attention to Detail, Project Management, Client Communication, Adaptability, Problem-Solving
Volunteer:​​​​​​​
• RETI/BLUE CITY: Redhook (2020-Present) 
• RETI/COOL STREETSRedhook (2020-Present) 
• Resilience Design Corp: Redhook (2020-2020)
M'finda Kalunga GardenNYC (2019-Present) 
Hobbies:
Linocut printing: Produce engaging linocuts, demonstrating artistic skill and traditional printmaking techniques alongside digital design.
Figure drawing​​​​​​
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