Web Designer · Graphic Artist · Retail Associate
Jorge Lopez
Graphic Designer · Web Designer · Marketer
Owner & Designer, Jorge Lopez Designs / JLD Marketing
Creative Director, Graphic Designer, and customer service-oriented professional with 10+ years of experience in branding, web design, print production, and retail. A versatile, hands-on team member who supports customers and colleagues, with a commitment to helping businesses and people succeed.
College Park, Maryland · Serving DC, Maryland & Virginia
Professional experience
Jorge Lopez Designs (JLD.Marketing)
Owner and Senior Designer · 2012–Present
- Lead branding, web design, and marketing projects across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
- Design and develop full websites with SEO-optimized content.
- Create brand identities, print materials, social media content, and ad campaigns.
- Manage client relationships and projects from concept through completion.
Vintage House Parts (Antique Salvage Store)
Retail Associate / Social Media Manager · 2019–2024 · Cheverly, MD · Part-time
- Assisted customers with product questions, item selection, and customer service.
- Operated the register, processed purchases, and stocked merchandise.
- Photographed inventory and products for social media content.
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Retail Associate / Cashier / Stocker · 2015–2017 · Laurel, MD · Part-time
- Welcomed customers and helped them locate products throughout the store.
- Operated the register and Lowe’s point-of-sale and store operating systems.
- Stocked merchandise and provided attentive customer service.
Sign Expert & Printing
Assistant Manager · 2015–2016 · College Park, MD · Part-time
- Managed production of banners, signage, wraps, and print-ready files.
- Operated vinyl equipment, installed graphics, assisted customers, and maintained quality control.
Train Printing Inc
Graphic Designer / Project Manager · 2013–2015 · Brentwood, MD · Full-time
- Designed print materials for digital and offset production.
- Managed orders, pricing, invoicing, logistics, and customer consultations.
Areas of expertise
Design & marketing
Branding, visual communication, social media content, and marketing materials.
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Web platforms
WordPress, Wix, and Shopify websites.
Print & production
Print-ready artwork, vector graphics, high-resolution images, signage, and vinyl production.
Retail & customer service
Customer assistance, cashier operations, inventory stocking, product knowledge, and team support.
Business & research tools
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Meta platforms, AI tools, and research.
Education
The Art Institute of Washington
Bachelors of Creative Arts · Graphic Design · 2008–2012
Arlington, Virginia
Foundation in visual communication, branding, typography, layout design, and digital media.
High Point High School
High School Graduate · 2004–2007
Beltsville, Maryland · Prince George’s County Public Schools
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