Mar 2020-Present

J Sayles Design Co

Graphic Design Assistant

• Work with design projects from start to finish in broad range of project types from     branding to packaging to web design

• Communicate with clients and ensure the project is completed to their satisfaction

• Meet with and present work to clients 

• Communicate with printers to ensure all files are properly formatted and proofed

• Maintain a well organized filing system and update older files that don’t meet up with organization standards

• Assorted personal assistant duties

Aug 2017-May 2019

DU AdVantage

Creative Director

• Managed, edited and approved all client copy and design work

• Worked with copy and design teams to brainstorm solutions based on creative brief and data collected

• Established campaign tone

• Worked with accounts team to meet clients’ demands

Feb 2019-May 2019

United Way of Central Iowa

Graphic Designer

• Designed visuals for United Way’s We Are United campaign adhering to United Way’s brand guidelines

• Planned and executed the creation of photo and video assets

• Assisted in campaign research    

• Maintained contact with the Chief Strategic Communications Officer throughout the process

Sep 2018-Dec 2018

Urban Plains

Art Director

• Handled front-end development of the website

• Developed graphics to accompany stories written by reporters

• Created infographics to accentuate stories

• Edited photographs for stories using Photoshop

• Produced promotional materials for print mediums