Brigitte Ugarte

Junior Graphic Designer at Rubin Museum of Art
  • Claim this Profile
Contact Information
us****@****om
(386) 825-5501
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish -

Topline Score

Topline score feature will be out soon.

Bio

Generated by
Topline AI

You need to have a working account to view this content.
You need to have a working account to view this content.

Experience

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Junior Graphic Designer
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      • Redesigned the Rubin’s membership stationary, including bifold brochures, membership cards, envelopes, and letter templates. • Retouched photographs for digital art archives and promotional materials across the Rubin’s social media channels. • Collaborated with marketing and supporting departments to create printed materials and illustrated animated gifs for Mailchimp newsletters. • Pitched and produced 5 animated graphics for the #GetToKnowTheRubin Instagram campaign, which contributed to 25,619 engagements, our top social campaign for 2021—2022. Show less

  • Bronx River Art Center
    • Bronx, New York, United States
    • Graphic Designer
      • Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Sales Associate
      • Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

      • Ensured a friendly neighborhood shopping experience by initiating conversations with customers and remembering names. • Created and maintained store displays to ensure optimal presentation for customers • Guided customers on purchases based on interests and emphasized product benefits for special occasions, staying up-to-date with wedding and birthday trends. • Aided Spanish-speaking customers, increasing loyalty to the store. • Trained 4 new sales associates in customer service and best practices for inventory. • Increased email registration by 10% upon first month of work. Show less

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Digital Experience Designer
      • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

      • Prepared accessible content (e.g. descriptions and closed captions) for audiences with blind/low vision and deaf/low hearing. • Scheduled meetings with members of the digital experience team to discuss research findings related to alternative text for third party platforms including YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. • Reviewed and revised image descriptions for the Museum’s online databases and collections using Excel. • Evaluated effectiveness of accessible content with target audiences and provided recommendations for enhanced, online engagement. Show less

    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graphic Design Intern
      • Mar 2020 - May 2020

      • Initiated and established new brand guidelines for the organization’s social media and blog platform (mixedinamerica.org). • Assisted social media and marketing coordinators develop and execute biweekly content ideas. • Planned Instagram story campaigns to increase engagement and follower count. • Created a set of 16 infographics detailing microaggressions in school, work, and interracial relationships. • Designed assets for Instagram and Twitter including animated graphics, video thumbnails, and post templates. Show less

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Halloween Ball Volunteer
      • Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

    • Warm Up Volunteer
      • Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

      • Created an energetic, outdoor atmosphere for the Warm Up and Halloween Ball festivals’ attendees by delivering latest news on performing musicians.• Maintained an awareness of all ticket packages for MoMA members and LIC residents.• Provided front-of-house support and directed attendees to appropriate registration lines.• Verified patrons’ identification to ensure they met minimum age requirements for alcoholic beverages.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Web Communications Assistant
      • Oct 2018 - May 2019

      • Researched stories highlighting the CalArts community for the 24700 (blog.calarts.edu).• Prepared online photo galleries, including artwork, performances, and on-campus events.• Worked with digital content director to proofread and edit articles prior to publication.

    • Graphic Designer
      • Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

      • Collaborated with 4-person design team to produce graphics for the official Instagram and Facebook page.• Translated advertisement and promotional materials in both Spanish and English.

    • Event Volunteer
      • Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

      • Consulted with artists to determine individual needs for wall size, lighting, and equipment.• Determined correct box size and supplies to be used to pack paintings and sculptures.• Installed galleries and assisted volunteers with heavy lifting including construction tools, ladders, and sound equipment.• Provided guidance to advertising committee by sharing expertise in printing, signage, and graphics.• Monitored production budget for community parades and costumes.• Answered visitor questions and provided information event scheduling and concerts. Show less

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mentor
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      • Lead Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP),a 7-week art instruction program for high school students. • Mentored and supervised 9 TAP during art lessons at assigned summer camps. • Acted as a liaison between the TAP program coordinators, interns, and camp administration. • Wrote weekly and daily site reports detailing supply inventory and interns’ progress. • Lead Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP),a 7-week art instruction program for high school students. • Mentored and supervised 9 TAP during art lessons at assigned summer camps. • Acted as a liaison between the TAP program coordinators, interns, and camp administration. • Wrote weekly and daily site reports detailing supply inventory and interns’ progress.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Student Assistant
      • Sep 2017 - May 2018

      • Created a welcoming, safe environment for college residents within the recreational center. • Handled late returns or damaged items including board games, equipment, and DVDs. • Reported missing student identification cards to resident assistants. • Maintained a clean workspace and locked up after each shift. • Followed specific cleaning tasks such as taking out garbage, sweeping floors, taking down chairs and wiping tables. • Created a welcoming, safe environment for college residents within the recreational center. • Handled late returns or damaged items including board games, equipment, and DVDs. • Reported missing student identification cards to resident assistants. • Maintained a clean workspace and locked up after each shift. • Followed specific cleaning tasks such as taking out garbage, sweeping floors, taking down chairs and wiping tables.

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teen Apprenticeship Program Intern
      • Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

      • Assigned to teach as an art instructor at Campos Plaza Community Center for elementary school children. • Lead arts and crafts activities hosted by the camp. • Designed daily lesson plans and created teaching examples. • Assigned to teach as an art instructor at Campos Plaza Community Center for elementary school children. • Lead arts and crafts activities hosted by the camp. • Designed daily lesson plans and created teaching examples.

Education

  • The New School
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, History and Communication Design
    2019 - 2022
  • California Institute of the Arts
    Fine/Studio Arts, General
    2017 - 2019

Community

You need to have a working account to view this content. Click here to join now