About The Designer
Ana Godinez, a graduate of USC with degrees in Art and English Literature, transitioned from painting to graphic design after college. She has worked on projects for mission-driven businesses, nonprofits, and restaurants across Southern California.
Notable achievements include leading marketing for The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery’s “Fotos & Recuerdos” festival, designing 100+ wine bottles for Akash Winery across two award-winning wine collections, and illustrating the Vámonos bilingual travel series for Lil' Libros which is available at over 800+ big-box stores.
Today, Ana serves as Lead Graphic Designer at Lil' Libros and Creative Director at Akash Winery.
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
International Latino Book Awards
Best Cover Illustration, 2024. VÁMONOS: Los Angeles
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