Keyla Valerio

Keyla Valerio – Designer

Comic Cover artist for Boom, IDW, DC & more. Creative Director for The Artist Bullpen agency & Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience

Overview

For me, cover design is such a powerful marketing tool and opportunity to reel in readers, old and new! It's my passion, and my goal is to always bring out the best part of whatever my client is trying to convey while pushing their ideas. Collaboration is where ideas thrive! I'm meticulous, thoughtful, and very much a storyteller. Also helps that I'm a nerd for great font design, color stories, and visual hierarchy.

Additionally, I'm a painter and figure artist and I incorporate that in my work. I've gone from working digitally to combining my traditional media skills with digital painting skills. I've been doing so for the last two years for my published comic projects.

Let's make some great covers together!

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Comics & Graphic Novels Dark Romance Gaming & LitRPG Horror Science Fiction Short Story Women's Fiction

Work experience

THE ARTIST BULLPEN

May, 2024 — Present
-Developed logo, brand guidelines, website design, and social media / newsletter templates to create brand identity and consistent stories across various digital platforms. -Consult & collaborate with talent on original art books including exclusive logo development, book layout, and sourcing printers.

CENTRIC BRANDS

Jan, 2024 — Feb, 2026 (about 2 years)
-Worked cross-functionally to deliver timely presentations each season for multiple brands, and creating fresh, consumer-focused graphics that adhere to licensor guidelines. -Compiled trend / demographic research to ensure assortments aligned with company’s goals at the start of every season, working in tandem with -Design Ops & Final Art to meet calendar deadlines. -Lead artist on girlswear graphics, all over prints, and illustrating character art for newly acquired licenses while focusing on materials, packaging, and color limits for various print techniques. -Closely communicated with graphics team and designers to hand-off projects, make workflow improvements, and manage feedback from buyers, sales team, production, and licensors.

COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES

Aug, 2021 — May, 2023 (over 1 year)
Responsible for developing and mentoring talent by giving concise feedback, helping streamline work processes, providing demonstrations and creating informative slideshow presentations.

POLO RALPH LAUREN

Mar, 2014 — Oct, 2020 (over 6 years)
-Contributed graphics each season to menswear, womenswear, footwear, and accessories with a focus on trend, upholding brand identity, and being mindful of technique and price point. -Managed presentation boards and created visual aids to be used from initial concept and through the product lifecycle, as well as providing Pantone specific specs and tech packs.

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