Hi, I’m Marcin Stopyra!

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Professional Experience

Graphic Designer

Soma Technology International – Bloomfield, CT

Currently Ongoing

At Soma Technology International, I lead a wide range of design initiatives with a focus on efficiency, brand cohesion, and user engagement. One of my key achievements was optimizing the website product creation process by integrating AI tools alongside InDesign, which effectively cut production time in half and significantly boosted overall team productivity. Beyond efficiency, I took ownership of the company’s web presence by expanding, editing, and optimizing the site to improve SEO performance, which resulted in a measurable increase in traffic. I also played a pivotal role in redefining the brand’s visual identity, unifying everything from email campaigns and brochures to flyers, webpages, and product imagery, which strengthened brand recognition across all channels. In addition to design work, I manage the full lifecycle of product photography from capture to post-production ensuring all visuals are polished and on-brand. I collaborate closely with B2B sales, B2C sales, and marketing teams to align on project goals, and I also mentor new team members, guiding them through workflows to help the team meet deadlines efficiently.

FREELANCE Graphic Designer

Self-Employed – New Britain, CT

Currently Ongoing

As a freelance designer, I work directly with clients from initial concept through final delivery, managing everything from marketing strategy to creative execution. I’ve developed a collaborative, multi-step design process that gives clients meaningful input at every stage, ensuring the final outcome is not only visually compelling but also deeply personalized to their vision. My services span brand identity development, print materials, social media content, and digital assets, and I take pride in delivering polished, ready-to-use files and mock-ups that exceed expectations.

Graphic Designer

Polski Express – New Britain, CT

Oct 2019 – Feb 2020

At Polski Express, I was responsible for creating digital image files for both digital and traditional print applications. I designed fresh, on-brand visual elements with a strong emphasis on concept development and clear messaging, working closely with customers to refine mock-ups and incorporate feedback. I also managed the full lifecycle of advertising projects, including banners, ads, and signage, ensuring each piece was executed from start to finish with attention to detail and brand consistency.

Design Intern

Central Design – New Britain, CT

Sep 2019 – Dec 2019

During my internship at Central Design, I collaborated with a creative team to develop design solutions for a variety of clients. My responsibilities included generating initial sketches and concepts, refining them into polished final drafts, and conducting research to gather relevant data that informed the design direction. This experience strengthened my ability to work collaboratively and think critically about user-centered design.

Design Intern

Techstars – Hartford, CT

Oct 2019 – Nov 2019

At Techstars, I focused on brand asset management, taking charge of the creation and organization of brand-related files to ensure consistency and accessibility across projects. I was also responsible for finalizing design files, which required a high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously — skills that have continued to serve me well in fast-paced design environments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts — Graphic Design
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Associate of Science — Graphic Design
Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT

Certificates

Google UX/UI Design Certificate  •  Hootsuite Platform Certificate  •  Social Marketing Certificate

Skills

Design & Brand: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Lightroom, Premiere Pro), Brand Identity Design, Typography, Color Theory, Layout Design, Visual Storytelling, Print Production, Pre-press Production
Web & UX: Responsive Design, Mobile-first Design, Wireframing, Figma, Adobe XD, Landing Pages, WordPress, Wix, User-centered Design
Front-End: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Digital & Social: Social Media Graphics, Digital Content Creation, Google Analytics, SEO
Productivity: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Windows & macOS
Languages: English (Native), Polish (Native)

Professional Experience

Graphic Designer

Soma Technology International – Bloomfield, CT

Currently Ongoing

At Soma Technology International, I lead a wide range of design initiatives with a focus on efficiency, brand cohesion, and user engagement. One of my key achievements was optimizing the website product creation process by integrating AI tools alongside InDesign, which effectively cut production time in half and significantly boosted overall team productivity. Beyond efficiency, I took ownership of the company’s web presence by expanding, editing, and optimizing the site to improve SEO performance, which resulted in a measurable increase in traffic. I also played a pivotal role in redefining the brand’s visual identity, unifying everything from email campaigns and brochures to flyers, webpages, and product imagery, which strengthened brand recognition across all channels. In addition to design work, I manage the full lifecycle of product photography from capture to post-production ensuring all visuals are polished and on-brand. I collaborate closely with B2B sales, B2C sales, and marketing teams to align on project goals, and I also mentor new team members, guiding them through workflows to help the team meet deadlines efficiently.

FREELANCE Graphic Designer

Self-Employed – New Britain, CT

Currently Ongoing

As a freelance designer, I work directly with clients from initial concept through final delivery, managing everything from marketing strategy to creative execution. I’ve developed a collaborative, multi-step design process that gives clients meaningful input at every stage, ensuring the final outcome is not only visually compelling but also deeply personalized to their vision. My services span brand identity development, print materials, social media content, and digital assets, and I take pride in delivering polished, ready-to-use files and mock-ups that exceed expectations.

Graphic Designer

Polski Express – New Britain, CT

Oct 2019 – Feb 2020

At Polski Express, I was responsible for creating digital image files for both digital and traditional print applications. I designed fresh, on-brand visual elements with a strong emphasis on concept development and clear messaging, working closely with customers to refine mock-ups and incorporate feedback. I also managed the full lifecycle of advertising projects, including banners, ads, and signage, ensuring each piece was executed from start to finish with attention to detail and brand consistency.

Design Intern

Central Design – New Britain, CT

Sep 2019 – Dec 2019

During my internship at Central Design, I collaborated with a creative team to develop design solutions for a variety of clients. My responsibilities included generating initial sketches and concepts, refining them into polished final drafts, and conducting research to gather relevant data that informed the design direction. This experience strengthened my ability to work collaboratively and think critically about user-centered design.

Design Intern

Techstars – Hartford, CT

Oct 2019 – Nov 2019

At Techstars, I focused on brand asset management, taking charge of the creation and organization of brand-related files to ensure consistency and accessibility across projects. I was also responsible for finalizing design files, which required a high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously — skills that have continued to serve me well in fast-paced design environments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts — Graphic Design
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Associate of Science — Graphic Design
Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT

Certificates

Google UX/UI Design Certificate  •  Hootsuite Platform Certificate  •  Social Marketing Certificate

Skills

Design & Brand: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Lightroom, Premiere Pro), Brand Identity Design, Typography, Color Theory, Layout Design, Visual Storytelling, Print Production, Pre-press Production
Web & UX: Responsive Design, Mobile-first Design, Wireframing, Figma, Adobe XD, Landing Pages, WordPress, Wix, User-centered Design
Front-End: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
Digital & Social: Social Media Graphics, Digital Content Creation, Google Analytics, SEO
Productivity: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Windows & macOS
Languages: English (Native), Polish (Native)

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