Verenice Gutierrez (She/They) is a first-generation, Mexican-American Graphic Production Designer, illustrator, and fashion enthusiast living and working in Portland, Oregon.

8 years in print + digital production, specializing in layout design for both agency and in-house teams. Experience spans Enterprise, B2B, B2C, and DTC audiences.

I thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments, leveraging both synchronous and asynchronous workflows. Through proactive communication and transparent documentation, I keep projects aligned, on track, and moving forward.

About

I specialize in layout and presentation design, out-of-home (OOH), display and social advertisement, spot illustration, template building, die-line set-up, + more.

What I do

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Contact

  • QTV: Quick-turn Vern

    Nickname lovingly bestowed upon me by the Director of Project Management & Operations and the Art Director / Sockeye, 2020

  • “How can someone so small leave such big shoes to fill?”

    Director of Project Management & Operations / Sockeye, 2022

  • “Your superpower is attention to detail.”

    Senior Visual Designer / Cue Health, 2022

  • It's rare for a designer to combine speed and quality. Most designers give you one or the other — hardly ever both. But Vern effortlessly combines both in every project. Even under tough circumstances, Vern always delivers a successful outcome.

    VP, Design / Studio Science, 2025