RESUME

Gaby Huerta-Golbad

Strategic Designer → Studio Founder → Entrepreneur → Educator

Creating thoughtful visual systems, digital experiences, and brand identities that communicate clearly and connect with people.

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Profile

Visual, web, and new media designer creating brand identities, websites, digital assets, multimedia campaigns, and print materials. My work blends art, design, technology, and strategy to craft thoughtful and effective solutions.

Tools

Graphics

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Motion Graphics

After Effects, Autodesk Maya, Cinema 4D

Web

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP

UI / UX

Figma, Adobe XD

Photography

Lightroom

AI

ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Speechify

Other

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Keynote

Languages

  • Spanish — Native
  • English — Fluent

Experience

Adjunct Faculty — College of San Mateo

San Mateo, California · 2025–Present

Guiding emerging designers through real-world projects, fostering creative thinking, technical skills, and confident visual communication.

Visual, Web + New Media Designer — DesignGHG

Belmont, California · 2011–Present

Designing strategic visual solutions that help businesses grow, communicate clearly, and build lasting connections with their audiences.

Graphics and Web Designer — San Mateo County Community

San Mateo, California · 2016–2018

Developed digital and print materials that strengthened community outreach and improved communication across programs.

Graphic Designer — CSM Cares

San Mateo, California · 2016–2018

Created visual campaigns that increased awareness and engagement for student support initiatives.

Owner and Designer — GH Creative Consultants

Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico · 1997–2010

Led branding and design projects for diverse clients, building strong visual identities and long-term client relationships.

Owner and Designer — Tinta Fina

Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico · 2005–2010

Built and scaled a creative business focused on custom invitations and themed events, expanding to two locations before a successful sale.

Education

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California · 2018–2021

BFA, Web Design & New Media

Anahuac del Sur University

Mexico City · 1994–1997

BFA, Graphic Design

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, California · 2014–2018

AA, Digital Media: Graphic Design
AA, Digital Media: Web Design

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, California · 2016–2017

IAB Digital Advertising Certificate

Gestalt University of Design

Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico · 1991–1992

Graphic Design Certificate

Recognition & Exhibitions

Grants & Scholarships

Academy of Art University

2018 Academic Year

Summer Portfolio Grant

College of San Mateo

2016–2017 Academic Year

Scholarship Awardee

Awards & Competitions

United Way Bay Area

San Francisco, California · 2025

Art Contest Finalist — 211 Art Contest

PSPrint Holiday Cards Design Contest

Oakland, California · 2013

Second Place Winner

Post Stamp Design Contest — Correos de México & Apple Inc. Mexico

Mexico City · 1998

Second Place Winner

Exhibitions & Initiatives

Show Us Your Type

Buenos Aires Edition · 2017

Poster Selected