I am a Los Angeles based graphic designer and I have been working in the industry since 2012. I am currently working for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and have worked at the past three Oscar Awards
Experience
Graphic Designer
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
October 2016 - present
- Leads creation of social graphics for all platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) including static graphics, motion graphics, gifs, and photo retouching
- Assists with brand development for global Oscars campaigns Spearhead visual identity of weekly public “A.frame” newsletter (150,000+ subscribers)
- Produce invitations and programs for Academy events and initiatives including Student Academy Awards, Governors Awards, and special programming events like the Grease 40th Anniversary celebration, Galactic Innovation: Star Wars and Rogue One, and many more
- Creates motion graphics packages for the live Oscars nominations announcement (telecast and social media)
Seasonal Graphic Designer
Outfest
May 2020 - September 2020
- Created a cohesive brand identity for “The Outcast presented by Outfest” podcast and the “Outfest Now” streaming service
- Produced digital ads and other marketing collateral for the 2020 Outfest Los Angeles Film festival
- Developed social media graphics including Instagram audiograms and story stickers, quote graphics, infographics
Freelance Designer
LA
August 2016
- Developed key art concepts for Illumination Entertainment including The Secret Life of Pets, Sing, and Despicable Me 3
Creative Intern
Mirum
June 2016 - July 2016
- Designed digital ads and social media content for Axe Stage Pass, a program pairing musical talent with Axe and Walmart
- Developed a motion graphics package for all Mirum video content
- Assisted in shopper engagement tactics and asset design for national brands such as Axe and other Unilever products
National Student Advertising Competition
Chapman University
September 2014 - May 2016
The Chapman University student advertising team, Circle Advertising, competes in the annual National Student Advertising Competition, where students create top-to-bottom ad campaigns for various clients and compete against top schools such as UCLA and USC.
- Conceptualized, branded, and designed all creative executions
- Designed the 27 page plansbook
- Wrote, produced, and directed a 30 second commercial
- Animated a twenty minute presentation using Keynote/After Effects
- 2015 – Graphic Designer – 2nd Place Districts
- 2016 – Creative Director – 1st Place Districts / 9th Place National
Graphic Design Intern
HOP Media
February 2016 - May 2016
HOP Media was a website dedicated to creating content as well as hosting events for millennials.
- Created factoids/infographics about various subjects for social media, primarily using Adobe Illustrator
- Assisted in creative brainstorming sessions with the entire team for events, digital content, etc