I'm Jennifer Sotelo, a graphic designer local to the triangle area of North Carolina. I graduated from Meredith College with a degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Studio Art; but honestly, my love for art and design started way before that.​ As a kid, I was always drawing, painting, and experimenting with any art supplies I could find. That curiosity never left me. Today, I bring that same curiosity and creativity to every design project I take on.
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I specialize in creating clean, thoughtful, and visually engaging designs; whether it's branding, digital, print, or a bit of everything. I love combining visual storytelling from my studio art side with engaging designs from my graphic design side to bring ideas to life. I am detail-oriented, collaborative, and always up for learning something new. I believe design should be functional as it is beautiful.
Hello
I approach every project with care, curiosity, and a positive attitude. Whether I'm working one-on-one with a client or as part of a team, I aim to create designs that feel personal, polished, and meaningful. The tools I love working with are Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), Procreate, and traditional media like pencil, ink, etc. for concept development. ​When I'm not designing, you'll find me checking out local art galleries, in my studio painting or wood burning, or experimenting with new art medias. My downtime is very important to me because it keeps me inspired and excited to keep designing. Thank you so much for visiting my portfolio; I'd love to connect, collaborate, or talk more about how I can bring your ideas to life!
Experience
Secretary & Graphic Designer
August 2025 - Present
Henderson, NC
St James the Greator Catholic Church
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Created graphics, marketing and promotional content for events.
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Record-keeping and daily administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments, greeting visitors, and providing customer service.
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Prepare documents, reports, and meeting materials.
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Assisted in church operations, including setup and installation, when needed.
Freelance Graphic Designer
June 2025 - Present
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Consult with clients to understand their design needs, branding, and project goals.
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Handle multiple design projects while meeting deadlines.
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Prepare and preflight files for print, ensuring correct layout, bleeds, resolution, and color.
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Stay organized and maintain proper file naming and archiving.
Silk Screen Printer
April 2024 - October 2024
Raleigh, NC
Mario Signs and Graphix
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Screen printed large quantities of shirts and hats, as well as operated heavy machinery.
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Maintained, cleaned, and updated screens to align with the client's current branding.
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Assisted with car wraps, working with vinyl materials, ensuring a smooth finish.
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Gained valuable insight into the behind-the-scenes design production processes.
Graphic Design Intern
August 2022 - December 2024
Raleigh, NC
Meredith College Art Department
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Created graphics and marketing content for art exhibitions.
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Designed layouts for postcards, posters, and guest books.
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Developed promotional content, boosting event awareness and engagement.
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Assisted in gallery operations, including setup and installation, when needed.
Education
Bachelors
August 2020 - May 2025
Raleigh, NC
High School Diploma
Meredith College
Major in Graphic Design
Minor in Studio Art
Heritage High School
August 2016 - May 2020
Wake Forest, NC
Certifications
UX Design
January - August 2026
Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
January - August 2026
Skill Set
Adobe Creative Suite — Proficient in Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, & knowledgeable in After Effects & Premiere Pro. Knowledgeable in Figma, Procreate, & CapCut.
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Print design (flyers, posters, brochures), branding & identity design, packaging design, layout design, typography, visual hierarchy, & digital design (banners, ads).
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Knowledgeable in print production, bleeds, resolution optimization, and vector graphics.
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Photography, image editing & manipulation, motion graphics basics.
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Attention to detail, adaptability, time management, creative problem solving, teamwork, client interaction, concept development, and organization.
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Bilingual; English & Spanish.
