About The Designer

Ana Godinez’s love of art started at a young age and followed her to the University of Southern California, where she graduated with degrees in Art and English Literature. After college, Ana put down the paintbrush and became a graphic designer. Ana has contributed in projects for several mission-oriented businesses, non-profit organizations, and restaurants across Southern California.

Noteworthy projects have included: spearheading the marketing for “Fotos & Recuerdos,” a festival at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery; designing 100+ wine bottles across two award-winning wine collections for Akash Winery; and illustrating the Vámonos book series for Lil’ Libros, a bilingual travel board book series available at over 800+ big-box stores.

Today, Ana continues to lend her artistic hand to local organizations while working as the Lead Graphic Designer at Lil’ Libros and as Creative Director of Akash Winery & Vineyards.

Work

Creative Director
Akash Winery & Vineyards | June 2016 - Present

Lead Graphic Designer
Lil’ Libros | October 2017 - Present

Graphic Designer
Salvies Who Lunch | January 2018 - December 2023

Lead Graphic Designer & Project Manager
Crawford Group (Stay Studio) | June 2016 - December 2017

Art Director
Downey Art Vibe (Stay Gallery) | May 2013 - December 2017


Education

University of Southern California
BA Studio Art (Cum Laude Honors)
BA English Literature


Awards & Distinctions

Association For Library Service to Children
El día de los niños / El día de los libros, 2021
VÁMONOS: San Salvador

From The Press

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month In Collaboration With Lil’ Libros

By Carter’s

Downey: 40 under 40 (2018)

By Eric Pierce

De Mí, Pa’ Tí Guide: 9 Gift Ideas for the Traveler in Your Life

By Olivia Christine Perez

Ana Godinez named art curator at Stay Gallery

Staff report