Ciara Pimentel
Creative Marketing & Design Professional
Art and design have been my passion for as long as I can remember, and I've built a career around it: nearly twenty years of experience shaping brand identity, creating thoughtful digital and print assets, and leading projects from concept to final delivery, with a particular depth of experience in credit union and financial services marketing.
I love the moment a good idea turns into something people can actually see and feel, visual storytelling that connects with people in a clear and meaningful way. That love for the craft shows up in everything I make, backed by strong communication, collaborative work, and design that always serves a bigger mission.
Skills, Tools & Recognition
Core Skills
- Creative Direction
- Brand Stewardship
- Project Leadership
- Visual Storytelling
- Print Design
- Digital Design
Tools & Platforms
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Canva
- AI Tools
- Go High Level
Awards & Recognition
- 2018 CUNA Award: Website
- 2013 CUNA Award: Diamond (Website)
- 2013 CUNA Award: Best Logos
- 2013 CUNA Award: Best Card Design
- 2013 CUNA Award: Best in Show
Featured in CU Today for CU Student Choice's 18th Anniversary campaign, helping bring scholarship support to students. Read the feature →
My Girl Scout experience shapes how I approach design, always in service of the mission, using creativity to inspire courage, confidence, and character.
What It's Like to Work Together
I had the privilege of working alongside Ciara for many years. During our time together in a marketing department she accomplished many things, such as leading various projects from start to end, contributing creative ideas, copywrite, and has a great eye for design (print and digital). Ciara impressed most with her commitment to any task, willingness to learn and her ability to provide solutions to challenges.
As her previous manager, I happily recommend Ciara for any marketing role. She is highly professional and comes with an abundance of marketing expertise.