SYMPHANI SANCHEZ
LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER | BRAND • MARKETING • UX/UI
symphanidesigns.com | Lindenhurst, NY | Symphanisanchez@aim.com |
(516) 557-7937
Multidisciplinary graphic designer with 12+ years of experience creating brand, marketing, digital, print, and production design across B2B and consumer-facing environments. Experienced in multi-channel campaigns, catalogs, product marketing, social media, email, web content, product photography, packaging, and visual systems from concept through production. Combines strong visual design and production expertise with UX/UI and marketing strategy to create cohesive, audience-focused experiences. Skilled in managing concurrent projects, collaborating across marketing and product teams, directing vendors, and maintaining brand consistency across channels.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lead Graphic Designer – Marketing Team
Rothco, Ronkonkoma, NY | Jan 2022 – Current
• Led creative development for multi-channel marketing initiatives spanning catalogs, digital advertising, email, social media, web, product launches, sales materials, and print campaigns.
• Designed seasonal catalog layouts, advertisements, brochures, trade show displays, promotional banners, homepage graphics, and email marketing assets while maintaining a cohesive brand identity.
• Led and coordinated product photoshoots, selecting models, props, and visual themes; edited and retouched product imagery for web, social media, catalogs, and marketing campaigns.
• Created UX/UI-focused content, including infographics, product callouts, diagrams, and visual merchandising assets for Rothco’s Amazon storefront.
• Collaborated with product development on packaging artwork, applying clear hierarchy, brand standards, and production-ready specifications.
• Managed vendor communication for catalogs and large-format print projects, coordinating specifications, color accuracy, production schedules, and quality control.
• Partnered cross-functionally with marketing, product development, and leadership teams to translate business objectives into effective visual communication.
Graphic Designer – Production & Marketing
Saberin Direct, Deer Park, NY | Oct 2020 – Jan 2022
• Produced product photography and detailed image retouching for e-commerce, marketing, and promotional use.
• Developed packaging, branding, and visual identity systems for new product lines.
• Designed layouts, mockups, and marketing collateral with attention to hierarchy, usability, and customer needs.
• Supported production through sublimation printing, file preparation, and quality control while participating in weekly creative reviews.
Graphic Designer – Screen Printing
Love Unlimited, Wantagh, NY | Sep 2018 – Mar 2020
• Prepared customer artwork for production, including color separation, layout refinement, and print-ready file setup.
• Created client proofs and original apparel graphics for seasonal and typography-focused campaigns while coordinating with production teams to meet deadlines.
Production Artist
MonogramOnline, Syosset, NY | Apr 2014 – Aug 2018
• Prepared and finalized high-volume production files for sublimation, sandblasting, and laser engraving.
• Created reusable master templates and custom fonts for jewelry products, improving consistency across production workflows.
• Coordinated with multiple departments to maintain production quality and proposed workflow improvements during management meetings.
Graphic Designer – Production/Marketing
Black Momma Vodka, Wyandanch, NY | May 2013 – Sep 2014
• Designed packaging, marketing materials, branded content, and event promotions across print and digital channels.
• Retouched product photography for web and print and managed email marketing campaigns through MailChimp.
• Maintained social media content and visual consistency across brand communications.
EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire University | Master of Science in Marketing: In Progress
Southern New Hampshire University | B.A. in Graphic Design & Media Arts, Concentration in User Experience Design
DESIGN & MARKETING SKILLS
Design & Creative
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD; Canva; visual identity; layout; typography; image retouching
UX/UI
Wireframing, prototyping, user flows, information architecture, design systems, usability testing, accessibility/WCAG
Marketing Design
Campaign design, social media, email marketing, digital advertising, product marketing, catalog & editorial design
Production
Print production, packaging, prepress, product photography, large-format graphics, vendor coordination, quality control
Platforms & Workflow
WordPress, Builder.ai, ClickUp, Asana, MailChimp, Microsoft Office
Social & Content
Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok; web and e-commerce visual content
CORE COMPETENCIES
Brand Identity • Art Direction • Multi-Channel Campaigns • Catalog & Editorial Design • Packaging • Digital & Social Design • UX/UI • Product Photography • Photo Retouching • Creative Production • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Vendor Management