Microsoft Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express, Google Cloud Tools( Word, Sheets, PPT), Mailchimp, WordPress, WooCommerce, Figma, Adobe XD
Teodora Ilca
Graphic Designer
Cluj-Napoca,CJ
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
Various Projects
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
05.2020 - Current
- Worked with various clients from all over the world such as Frenzoo gaming company from Hong Kong ( about 2 years) or Try Affinity from San Francisco. Most of my projects are related to fashion industry, through e-commerce or graphic design.
- Created logos and brand guides for a few businesses in Romania too.
- I also worked in the field of surface printing and printing on demand, creating graphic designs made to be printed on garments and accessories.
- Created designs for graphics and writing content layout for "GHIDUL DE SHOPPING SUSTENABIL / SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING GUIDE" Ebook.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Created designs and collaborated with technical teams to complete projects.
- Applied creative expertise to present marketing concepts.
- Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Used Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Express and AutoCAD Sketch programs and appsto create images and layouts.
- Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
Documentation Specialist
SC. MIMESIS ART S.R.L
Cluj-Napoca, CJ, Romania
07.2016 - 05.2020
- Completed field visits to monitor customer experience with products and documentation.
- Utilized Adobe Scan and Photoshop to scan and clean up project documents.
- Built and updated diverse documents, charts, tables and mail merges using various programs.
- Performed document reproduction, printing documents from electronic sources such as email attachments, PDF files and cloud storage.
- Provided leadership vision, direction and development of multiple complex and high-priority contracts between company and business partners.
- Worked with internal team members to remedy issues with preemptive solutions.
- Released and updated drawings and specifications.
- Prepared documents for projects in accordance with project manager, team or client specifications.
- Transmitted documents, organized revisions and tracked changes.
- Reviewed and approved all client contracts prior to submission.
- Provided assistance with inbound and outbound document processes, document sorting, logging and work order creation.
Assistant Manager
SC. Aniame Baciu. SRL
Cluj-Napoca, CJ, Romania
09.2009 - 06.2016
- Developed organizational structure to outline and direct rules, roles and responsibilities.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Recognized staff for contributions to company success to foster engagement and increase productivity.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
Project Manager, Client Services
Vestige Atelier Des Beaux Arts
Cluj-Napoca, CJ, Romania
09.2013 - 01.2015
- I was in charge of curating the designers that were sold in the concept store at the Vestige beauty salon. I also styled the walk-in clients and coordinated and styled events and photoshoots. In this time we developed a lot of crossed paths projects with other businesses such as business events, restaurants promotions and beauty shows.
- Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Scheduled and attended meetings with clients and prospective clients as requested.
- Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving and empowerment as part of facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Interacted with clients on regular basis to quickly alleviate issues and provide project updates.
Assistant Project Manager
RFTB-ROMANIAN FASHION TRENDS AND BRANDS
Bucharest/Cluj-Napoca , Romania
03.2014 - 11.2014
- I worked as an assistant of the Creative Director of the RFTB fair for two consecutive seasons, Spring and Fall. I was responsible of trend research and forecast, creating moodboards to illustrate the new and upcoming trends. I also assisted at shopping and decorating the trend islands at the events. I was maintaining communication with some of the speakers and designers that were invited to the show and accomplished any other tasks needed.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
Fashion Designer
SC. Drumul Nou SCM.
Cluj-Napoca, CJ, Romania
12.2011 - 08.2012
- Created a rebranding collection for the Drumul Nou, a nationalised company born in 1949. They were trying to relaunch and get back the brand in the Romanian fashion market with a modern approach. I supervised the technical execution and created a new collection. Also I tried to make use of the stock they already had of made products and dead stock fabrics. I helped in pattern making. The main style required was elegant, with dresses and two-piece-sets for women.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Supervised design staff through product creation and release.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
- Developed seasonal and brand style guides to promote organization.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Art History
Universitatea Babeș Bolyai
Cluj-Napoca, Romania 09.2006 - 07.2009
Bachelor Of Arts - Fashion Design
Universitatea De Arte Și Design
Cluj-Napoca, Romania 09.2006 - 07.2009
Master Of Arts - Fashion Design
Universitatea De Arte Și Design
Cluj-Napoca, Romania 09.2009 - 07.2011
Skills
Logo design
Project Management
Fashion Industry Background
Visual design
Digital design
Graphic design
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Advertising understanding
Branding strategies
Copywriting
Research methods
Campaign management
Communications management
Software
Certification
Foundations of UX Design by Google
Timeline
Personal Online Branding: The HyperThinking Mindset
08-2022
Campaigns for E-commerce : Google Shopping and Facebook Ads
08-2022
Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define and Ideate by Google
07-2022
Foundations of UX Design by Google
06-2022
Brand strategy on Instagram
04-2022
Content Creation and Editing for Instagram stories
04-2022
Freelance Graphic Designer
Various Projects
05.2020 - Current
Documentation Specialist
SC. MIMESIS ART S.R.L
07.2016 - 05.2020
Assistant Project Manager
RFTB-ROMANIAN FASHION TRENDS AND BRANDS
03.2014 - 11.2014
Project Manager, Client Services
Vestige Atelier Des Beaux Arts
09.2013 - 01.2015
Fashion Designer
SC. Drumul Nou SCM.
12.2011 - 08.2012
Assistant Manager
SC. Aniame Baciu. SRL
09.2009 - 06.2016
Master Of Arts - Fashion Design
Universitatea De Arte Și Design
09.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor Of Arts - Art History
Universitatea Babeș Bolyai
09.2006 - 07.2009
Bachelor Of Arts - Fashion Design
Universitatea De Arte Și Design
09.2006 - 07.2009