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 enjoy blending these skills to create meaningful and visually appealing work that connects with 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. Currently, as of January 2022, I’ve been an in-house designer at a non-profit organization, designing anything and everything the organization and their partners need, as well as updating, unifying, and maintaining the art direction of the brand. And as of May 2024, I’ve been a freelance motion designer/animator, helping clients’ visual content come (literally) to life.
Scroll down to see my resume, feel free to look through my portfolio here, follow me on my social media accounts, or contact me for any freelance opportunities (or if you’d just like to chat)!
Resume
Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer, Motion Designer, Animator, and Video Editor
Self-Employed | Buffalo, NY | May 2024 – Present
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 | 2024
Victory Nite Gala Rebrand | Client: OLV Charities | Award won for my logo design and rebranding of OLV Charities’ annual Victory Nite Gala.
GDUSA American Inhouse Design Award | OLV Charities | 2024
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 Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 issues.
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 | Student | 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 | Video Editing
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
Exhibitions
Glow Gallery | Framing the Feminine: Portrait Illustrations by Juliana Conidi | 2015
Czurles-Nelson Gallery | Design Student Exhibition | Buffalo State University | 2014 & 2015
E.H. Butler Library | Student Research & Creativity Celebration | Buffalo State University | 2014
Some Clients I’ve Worked With
