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Darwin Lopez

Senior Graphic Designer

 

I am a highly motivated, innovative, and results-driven designer with extensive experience in executing creative strategy, brand management, client relations, and problem-solver with a "can-do" attitude. A collaborative team player who enables a team to communicate concepts, ideas, and enhance business opportunities and marketability.

On my spare time, I am an avid photographer, traveler by air and car with a good music list, love riding and working on my motorcycle, bicycles, hopefully in the near future, my dream project car, and playing the violin.

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    • Giovanni F.
      Darwin is an ingenious designer who is constantly striving to be more creative in his designs and more efficient in every task. He is easy to get along with and is clear thinking and quick-witted. I always know things are under control when Darwin was handling a project.
      Giovanni F.
      Senior Graphic Designer
    • Diane F.
      Darwin is a loyal and dedicated team member – always willing to go the extra mile to get the job done. He a skilled and talented designer and photographer, as thoughtful and conscientious about the process as he as he is about the final product. He continually seeks out ways to implement new technologies to streamline work practices. Darwin will make a great addition to your design team or, for a smaller organization, could probably handle everything himself!
      Diane F.
      Creative Director
    • Jackie F.
      Darwin is a standout when it comes to being a team player. We worked on the capital markets team at HFF/JLL for more than 5 years. Whenever he was staffed on any of my deals, I knew that the work product that he was going to provide would be of high quality. He always communicated well about his availability and capacity, did a great job in managing expectations and was always reliable. He made accommodations to get deadlines accomplished during weekends even when he had parent obligations at home. What was great was that he was always willing to figure out how the task or project could get done. Overall, he helped problem solve to keep work moving forward. Any employer would be lucky to have him to be part of their team.
      Jackie F.
      Vice President

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    Story so Far...

    • 2017HFF/JLL,
      New York City, NY

      Lead Senior Graphic Designer and problem solver within the capital market service line. I played a pivotal role in shaping designs and marketing strategies. My skillset encompasses but not limited to crafting internal and external communications, brochures, presentations, templates, photography, proposals, flyers, digital videos, logos, infographics, social media graphics, promotional items, and advertisements across various mediums – print or digitally.

      I collaborated seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and clients while upholding JLL’s brand guidelines throughout all aspects of execution. Successfully cultivated new business relationships and oversaw nationwide vendor contracts.

      My responsibilities extended to managing, updating, and archiving department’s graphic assets. Put-in-place innovative processes that significantly enhanced productivity, communications, and efficient workflows. Trained and mentored colleagues in adapting to new technologies and policies.

      Key Highlights:
      Developed and implemented new processes that increased productivity, efficiency and minimizing miscommunication. Workflow was increased by 50%
      • Established/nurtured business relationships, while also coordinating and negotiating contracts with vendors nationwide reducing cost to 65%
      • Conceptualized and developed campaigns to support executives and business development in various mediums
      • Served as brand ambassador ensuring strict quality control of brand guidelines in all elements of execution
      • Continuously optimized, analyzed, and updated multiple distribution lists totaling 30K+ recipients, used for marketing campaigns. Resulted in a 32% increase in open-rate and a 19% click-through rate
      • Partnered with external agencies, photographers, and freelance partners—providing creative direction when needed and ensuring adherence to brand guidelines
      • Trained and mentored junior colleagues in implemented technologies, policies, and processes
    • 2013Newmark (NGKF),
      New York City, NY

      In my role as Lead Senior Graphic Designer for NGKF’s Retail service line. I led a team of 30+ executives, 8 designers, and coordinators, fostering collaboration and innovation. Additionally, I played a key role in maintaining NGKF’s branding consistent across all marketing materials locally or nationally. Trained junior designers to NGKF’s branding standards, internal blasting system and best graphic design practices.

      My responsibilities consisted in the creation of presentations, flyers, logos, brochures, websites, maps, and videos closely collaborating with brokers, designers or clients with tight deadlines. Yearly, I was the design lead and project management of two events in Las Vegas and New York City. This encompassed of three 200+ page national listing brochures which I coordinated with 37 offices nationally, vendor coordination, booth design, budget management, creation of videos, advertisements, promotional items and technical assistance during the event at the booth.

      Key Highlights:
      • Managed two-yearly national events in both Las Vegas and New York City with 5K+ visitors combined
      • Head designer of three national property listing brochures which I coordinated with executives, 37 offices nationally, and external vendors
      • Self-taught editing software programs to save the team an average of twenty thousand dollars in video services annually for events and property marketing
      • Executed branding specifications on all marketing materials locally and nationwide
      • Trained new employees in the brand’s guidelines and in-house flyer blasting system
      • Created new business relationships with vendors while maintaining high-quality production and lowering cost
    • 2009AlliedTPro
      New York City, NY

      Led project in re-branding AlliedTPro’s brand identity with a new aesthetic and innovative logo, brochures, documents, and sales proposals as well as producing a unified visual for offices across the United States. Assisted several departments and offices across the U.S. with their marketing and graphic design needs based on the client’s specifications. Coordinated photography trips across the U.S. based on the client’s needs in order to acquire specific images for the brand’s print or web content. Managed organizational websites (AlliedTPro and Kuoni Destination Management), documents, images, email campaigns, and data-processing. Tapped as a point of contact for vendors, web publications, and stock imagery.

      Key Highlights
      • Led in the creation of AlliedTPro’s image database, which included managing the transfer of 20,000+ images and implementing a file management system optimal for search
      • Managed, maintained, and coordinated all design aspects of the organization’s two annual brochures, which combined brought in $650,000+ in revenue per annum
      • Effectively trained and supported employees in graphic design programs—using various software programs
      • Self-taught photography to support AlliedTPro with US travel photography, company events and with KDM captured business events.