I am a proud honors graduate of the Design & Visual Communications program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Where my foundations in traditional art shaped my approach to design, fostering self-expression, visual literacy, and strategic thinking.

Throughout my college experience, I completed three graphic design internships at Milwaukee advertising agencies, gaining hands-on industry experience while managing multiple projects in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Photoshop. In addition to design, I brought skills taught within my curriculum, including photo retouching, file proofing, typography, and layout refinement, ensuring polished and high-quality deliverables. I also worked collaboratively across teams, adapted to client feedback, and applied strategic thinking to create visually compelling solutions.

Beyond design, I am human, driven by the world around me. Coming from first-generation roots, I carry with me the values of resilience and the belief that creativity is a powerful tool for connection. My journey has taught me to view challenges as opportunities, adapt quickly, and bring fresh perspectives to every project I take on.

I am an avid observer of people, visual culture, and the environments that surround me, constantly seeking to create work that is both strategic and impactful.

I’m here to create, disrupt, and push boundaries for as long as I am alive.

- Gisselle Dominguez

I am a proud honors graduate of the Design & Visual Communications program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Where my foundations in traditional art shaped my approach to design, fostering self-expression, visual literacy, and strategic thinking.

Throughout my college experience, I completed three graphic design internships at Milwaukee advertising agencies, gaining hands-on industry experience while managing multiple projects in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Photoshop. In addition to design, I brought skills taught within my curriculum, including photo retouching, file proofing, typography, and layout refinement, ensuring polished and high-quality deliverables. I also worked collaboratively across teams, adapted to client feedback, and applied strategic thinking to create visually compelling solutions.

Beyond design, I am human, driven by the world around me. Coming from first-generation roots, I carry with me the values of resilience and the belief that creativity is a powerful tool for connection. My journey has taught me to view challenges as opportunities, adapt quickly, and bring fresh perspectives to every project I take on.

I am an avid observer of people, visual culture, and the environments that surround me, constantly seeking to create work that is both strategic and impactful.

I’m here to create, disrupt, and push boundaries for as long as I am alive.

- Gisselle Dominguez

Experience

Experience

Experience

BVK - Advertising Agency

Graphic Design Intern

June 2024 - August 2024

I assisted with campaign development and collaborated with the creative team. I also shadowed senior colleagues, adapted work based on client feedback, and ensured timely, high-standard project delivery. This role continued to develop my conceptual thinking, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite within a team-based, deadline-driven environment.

Hoffman York - Advertising Agency

Graphic Design Intern + Freelance

November 2023 - July 2024

My work involved a dynamic array of projects, both client-facing and internal. I had the opportunity to collaborate with the Executive Creative Director, contributing to the development of illustration and typography lockups for an Augmented Reality project.

UW-Milwaukee Panther Pale Ale - Branding Designer

Designer + Illustrator

September 2023 - December 2023

In the UW-Milwaukee Art 329 Package Design course, I participated and rose to the challenge, of creating a design that not only encapsulated the spirit of the city but also distinguished itself amidst a bustling beer retail scene. My design was selected for a high-profile collaboration and has the distinction of being the first student-created design to be licensed and distributed citywide for UW-Milwaukee's Panther Pale Ale.

Bader Rutter - Advertising Agency

Creative Design Intern

June 2023 - August 2023

I gained insight into the functions of a full-service advertising agency, particularly the structure of an extensive Creative department. Through shadowing Designers and assisting with projects aligned with my skill set, I gained familiarity with Bader Rutter’s clients in the Food / Agricultural sectors.

The Ninety Nine - Bronze & Gold

Issued by United Adworkers Milwaukee

February 2025

Selected Project:


Recognized for my role as Art Director for Augmented History and Designer for Wahl Grooming Nether Region projects. Two projects, that I collaborated on as a Graphic Design intern at Hoffman York.

American Advertising Awards 2024 - National Silver ADDY

Issued by American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADAMERICA

May 2024

Selected Project:

Endiablada / Devilish Craft Soda | Sales & Marketing | Packaging