Emily is a Seattle based graphic designer and illustrator.
Hi, I’m Emily!
My journey into visual design stems from a lifelong fascination with communication and visual storytelling. I'm particularly drawn to product and packaging, marketing and advertising, environmental, and branding/identity design. My background as a public school teacher deeply influences my design process. I approach projects with empathy, focusing on understanding client goals and user needs. I believe in asking meaningful questions and prioritizing accessibility to create inclusive and impactful designs.
Beyond design, I'm an avid gamer (Switch, Steam), a Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast, and I love exploring various creative hobbies. This diverse range of interests fuels my creativity and helps me bring unique perspectives to my design work. I am excited to connect with you and create something amazing!
EDUCATION
Seattle Central Creative Academy
A.A.S. Graphic Design
June 2025
Seattle Pacific University
M.A. Teaching
June 2018
University of Washington
B.A. Comparative Religion & History
June 2016
EXPERIENCE
Hemisphere Design & Marketing
Graphic Designer
April 2025 - Present
Freelance
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
December 2024 - April 2025
Fife Public Schools
Social Studies Teacher
September 2018 - June 2023
DESIGN SKILLS
Branding & Identity
Generative AI
UX/UI
Typography
Concept Development
Creative Strategy
Design Thining
Design Research
Illustration
Packaging
Environmental Graphics
Advertising
Design for Sustainability
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Figma
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
After Effects
Premiere
Webflow
CSS3 + HTML5
Procreate