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)
(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.
• 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.
• 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)
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
• 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 STREETS: Redhook (2020-Present)
• Resilience Design Corp: Redhook (2020-2020)
• M'finda Kalunga Garden: NYC (2019-Present)
• RETI/BLUE CITY: Redhook (2020-Present)
• RETI/COOL STREETS: Redhook (2020-Present)
• Resilience Design Corp: Redhook (2020-2020)
• M'finda Kalunga Garden: NYC (2019-Present)
Hobbies:
• Linocut printing: Produce engaging linocuts, demonstrating artistic skill and traditional printmaking techniques alongside digital design.
• Figure drawing
• Figure drawing