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 a mission-focused approach to design.
Skills, Tools & Recognition
Core Skills
- Creative Direction
- Print Design
- Project Leadership
- Brand Stewardship
- Photo Editing
- Video Editing
- Team Collaboration
- Visual Storytelling
- Typography
- Digital Design
- Layout Design
- Social Media Strategy
Tools & Platforms
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Canva
- AI Tools
- Go High Level
Awards & Recognition
- 2018 CUNA Marketing Award: Website
- 2013 CUNA Marketing Awards: Diamond Award (Website)
- 2013 CUNA Marketing Awards: Category's Best (Logos)
- 2013 CUNA Marketing Awards: Category's Best (Plastic Access Card Design)
- 2013 CUNA Marketing Awards: Best in Show, Brilliant Use of Color & Artwork
My mission-focused approach to design is rooted in my own Girl Scout experience. I care deeply about using design to inspire courage, confidence, and character, and to help organizations make a meaningful impact.
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.