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NICOLÁS LEÓN
Graphic Designer
A trilingual graphic designer with 18+ years of experience, creates visual solutions to help people and businesses be more successful. Embraces minimalism, believing 'less is more.'
WORK EXPERIENCE
In late 2022, Finn-Opasteet Oy acquired the entire share capital of Suomen Valopalkki Oy. As a result, I transitioned to Finn-Opasteet Oy, retaining most of my previous roles while taking on new responsibilities, particularly in graphic installations.
Expanded Skills and Responsibilities:
Finn-Opasteet Oy
Production Artist, Print Operator & Graphic Installer
NOV 2022 — PRESENT
Lahti & Hyvinkää, Finland
Proficient in operating a wide range of large format printers, including Canon, HP, and Mimaki, as well as flatbed cutters such as ARISTO and Summa
Experienced in vinyl installations on various surfaces
Skilled in exhibition & museum installations
Over a decade of experience in designing and producing diverse marketing materials including retail advertisements and signage solutions
Expertise in operating and maintaining Mimaki large format printers, ensuring high-quality print products
Proficient in utilizing finishing equipment such as Aristo CNC cutter and Roll-X applicator
Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within tight deadlines
Updated and maintained the company website and social media
Production Artist & Print Operator
JUL 2010 — NOV 2022 • 12 yrs 5 mos
Lahti, Finland
Suomen Valopalkki Oy
Production Artist, Appr.
JUL 2008 — JUL 2010 • 2 yrs
Lahti, Finland
Designed marketing materials for campaigns, promotions, and events across various industries, including cosmetics, educational services and sporting organizations
Prepared and optimized files for print production using industry-standard software
Maintained communication with clients to understand and fulfill their needs
Assisted production by cutting and weeding vinyl, applying transfer tape, packing goods and performing additional tasks as required
Crafted engaging and visually pleasing print layouts for magazine
Developed illustrations to visually support and enrich articles, enhancing reader experience
Performed photo retouching and optimization to meet quality standards
Collaborated closely with editorial team members to brainstorm article ideas
Adapted in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Ruotuväki
Desktop Publisher & Illustrator
OCT 2006 — APR 2007 • 7 mos
Helsinki, Finland
For my thesis, I designed a new visual identity for Varkaus Adult High School. The goal was to learn about the adult education program and analyze its existing visual identity to develop a fresh new look. This freelance project was completed in Spring 2006.
The final result was a visual identity that effectively reflected the school's core values and principles. This included a redesigned logo, color palette, typography, brochure, poster, and a concept for the school's website.
Visual Designer, freelance
APR 2006 — MAY 2006 • 2 mos
Varkaus, Finland
Varkaus High School
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat
Affinity Photo
Affinity Designer
Affinity Publisher
QuarkXPress
Software
EasySign
Final Cut Pro
ONYX Thrive
Mimaki Rasterlink
Ergosoft PosterPrint
Aristo Cutter Control Panel
Summa GoProduce
Printers
Canon Arizona 1380 XT
Canon Colorado 1650
HP Latex 700 W
HP Latex 365
Finishing tools
Mimaki UJV100-160
Mimaki CJV300-160
Mimaki JV3-160SP
Mimaki JFX500-2131
Mimaki JF-1631
Aristomat TL 1625-8
Roll-X applicator
Summa F1612
Summa S140
EDUCATION
Salpaus Further Education
Associate's degree, Prepress/ DTP
2010
Vocational Degree in Audiovisual Communication, 2006
Savo Vocational College
Varkaus, Finland
High School Diploma, 2006
Varkaus High School
Varkaus, Finland
LANGUAGES
Finnish: Native
Spanish: Native
English: Fluent
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Nicolás León is a trilingual creative graphic designer with 18 years of experience in the world of advertising and brand communication.
He's passionate about creating clean, elegant, and visually appealing designs for both print and web.