JUST A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME…
Hello there!
Thanks for stopping by. My name is Juliana and I’m a designer, illustrator, and animator from Buffalo, NY. I love all things art and design, and because of that love, I enjoy exploring different fields of creativity and working in as many areas as I can. From design, to illustration, to animation, I truly enjoy using these skills together to make something beautiful that resonates with—and helps—my clients and their businesses.
I spent six years working in marketing agencies, learning so much about working collaboratively in a large variety of fields. These fields include banking, insurance, retail, automotive, and tech spaces. And as of January of 2022, I’ve been an in-house designer at a non-profit organization, designing anything and everything the organization and their partners need.
Feel free to look through my portfolio here, follow me on my social media accounts or contact julianaconidi@gmail.com for any work or freelance opportunities.
Resume
Work Experience
Graphic Designer
OLV Charities | Lackawanna, NY | January 2022 – Present
Graphic Designer
FARM | Lancaster, NY | November 2018 – December 2021
Digital Designer
Manzella Marketing | Bowmansville, NY | March 2016 – November 2018
Design Intern
The Mac Groups | Snyder, NY | May 2015 – August 2015
Education
Buffalo State University | 2011 – 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design
Certifications
Principles of Animation (Animation Bootcamp) | School of Motion | 2023
Completed School of Motion’s Animation Bootcamp course, proof of certification from Credly.
Introduction to After Effects (After Effects Kickstart) | School of Motion | 2023
Completed School of Motion’s After Effects Kickstart course, proof of certification from Credly.
Awards & Honors
GDUSA American Inhouse Design Award | OLV Charities | 2023
OLV Charities Donor Gift Box | Client: OLV Charities | Award won for my layout and design of OLV Charities’ Donor Gift Box mailing piece.
GDUSA American Inhouse Design Award | OLV Charities | 2023
OLV Charities Centennial Magazine | Client: OLV Charities | Award won for my layout and design work on OLV Charities’ Centennial Magazine. The winning magazines included their Spring 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023 issues.
2 Gold and 3 Silver AAF Buffalo Advertising Awards | FARM | 2021
Addys Speakeasy 2020 Creative | Client: AAF Buffalo | Won along with all my fellow FARM colleagues who worked on the project. I illustrated and designed various elements for the work. The gold award won for Collateral-Brand Elements included a Judge’s Choice selection.
Muriel A. Howard Honors Program Member | 2011 – 2015
Buffalo State University | As a member of the honors program while completing my degree at Buffalo State, I was awarded a scholarship, completed specialized honors classes, and presented an independent study project at the 2015 Student Research and Creativity Celebration.
Skills & Technology
Primary Skills
Graphic Design | Art Direction | Illustration | Motion Design | 2D Animation | Cel Animation
Platforms
Mac OS | Windows
Adobe Creative Suite
Illustrator | Photoshop | InDesign | After Effects | Premiere Pro | Adobe Xd | Audition
Other Programs
Procreate | Cinema 4D | Blender | Knowledgeable in Maya | Knowledgeable in Unity
Web
HTML | CSS | WordPress | Drupal | Fission CMS | Knowledgeable in Javascript | Knowledgeable in PHP