I am a passionate and transformative Senior Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience in creating and directing compelling visual communications that captivate audiences and bring brands to life. With a strong eye for design and an ability to manage high-quality projects from concept through completion, I excel at translating brand strategy into impactful visuals that engage and inspire. My work reflects a commitment to visual storytelling, innovative problem-solving, and delivering exceptional design solutions under tight timelines.
Clients and colleagues know me for my collaborative approach, creative ideas, and ability to manage multiple projects seamlessly. I build strong cross-functional relationships and foster an atmosphere of open communication, ensuring alignment across teams and enhancing project outcomes. Known for my passion and drive, I prioritize creativity and quality in every project, striving to deliver designs that not only meet expectations but also elevate the brand experience.
My key areas of expertise include:
Art Direction, Campaign Development, Corporate Branding, Design Thinking, Ideation, Visual Storytelling, Marketing Strategy, Risk Management, Layout Design, Typography, Color Theory, Design Concept Generation, Project Management, Team Collaboration, Cloud Technology
A few of my career highlights include:
✦ Developed tailored design strategies for Rice University, Boxer Property, and Kraton Corporation, establishing unique brand identities and enhancing overall brand cohesion.
✦ Proactively mastered photography techniques across corporate headshots, architectural, lifestyle, and styled photoshoots, applying these skills to multiple high-visibility projects.
✦ Fostered a collaborative team culture by creating a centralized workspace, introducing design thinking and project management best practices, and leading creative direction for key events, including alumni relations and major fundraising initiatives at Rice University.
✦ Designed environmental graphics for Kraton’s headquarters, setting a standard adopted across 12 global offices, strengthening brand consistency worldwide.
✦ Directed and photographed a flagship photoshoot for Boxer’s Workstyle brand, establishing the visual style and standards for all subsequent brand imagery.
I enjoy bird watching, photographing birds and landscapes, travel, hiking, and reading.
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View my portrait photography work.
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Nice things have been said about me!
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“Talin is a talented graphic designer who brought visual life and conceptual organization to her projects; she is a committed project manager with a keen eye for timelines and deadlines; and she is a consummate design professional who ensures her partners are aware of every implication of their decisions.”
Ted Walker
Associate Director of Foundation Relations at Rice University
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"Although her core skill set is Graphic Design, Talin has proven to be a very capable Public Relations team member for the Houston Chapter of AIGA. In 2012 she has proven instrumental in promoting many of our high profile events, writing press releases for media release, working with publications on press coverage, developing hashtags for Twitter and Instagram and assisting the web team on migrating email marketing platforms from Constant Contact to MailChimp.
One area where Talin has shown very specific initiative has been her willingness to take ownership of our Instagram presence and building a new high-growth community there, engaging with followers, sponsors and venues there and generating a significant amount of real time buzz in advance of events.
She brings a willingness to engage with new platforms and adapt to new ideas and has an eye for detail that is very critical for content and email campaigns that reaches thousands of constituents on a daily basis.
2013 looks to be a very exciting year for AIGA Houston and Talin is an integral component of our online and offline strategy with engaging the public. She would make an invaluable addition to any creative/communications team."
John Luu
AIGA National Board of Directors
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"Thank you Talin! We couldn't do what we do without you and your amazing talent!"
Tina Zulu
Zulu Creative | Serious Creativity
Creative Chieftess
www.zulucreative.com
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"I can say that we were extremely impressed by her portfolio, experience and personality… To hire her would result in the gaining of a first-rate designer who would be of immediate benefit to any company."
Mark Rudkin
Executive Director of Marketing
Jones Graduate School of Business
Rice University
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"From great print ads, to web banners and email, Talin gets it: advertising is about communicating an idea powerfully and unforgettably. Not only is she a master of design and detail, she's also fast: I can't recall just how many unreasonable deadlines she's met, but my hat's eternally off to her!"
Joseph Espelage
Mulit-Media Advertising Consultant
Village Voice Media/Houston Press