ABOUT
Hi, My name is Lily.
I'm a graphic designer and artist living in Portland, Oregon. I have worked as a graphic designer for seven years and have a background in print and digital media, brand design, photography, illustration and screen printing.
As an artist and designer, I am a Swiss army knife. I have a wide range of skills, and I am an adaptable person. As a designer, I have 5+ years of experience in logo and brand creation, creating promotional print media, illustration, video editing, and photography. I have 3+ years of experience working in Communications and Event Marketing, where I worked in event publicity, social media coordination, and general organization of scheduling and events. In addition to design and communications, I am passionate about fine art and printmaking. My fine arts background has changed how I approach design and has assisted me in becoming a more innovative creator.
JOB HISTORY
AMSA MARKETING AND CREATIVE | GRAPHIC DESIGNER
As a graphic designer at AMSA, I manage various internal and client projects. I have had the opportunity to create two distinct brands - one for the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission and the other for the Howard County Public School System. These branding projects involved developing logos and color palettes, selecting accessible fonts, designing icons and other illustrated assets, and creating comprehensive brand books that outline the guidelines. In addition to design, I make weekly presentations for clients and handle the packaging of deliverables.
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Aside from branding, I have produced various other design materials such as infographics, brochures, flyers, posters, and social media templates for both clients. On the internal side, I regularly design proposal layouts, internal documents and templates, social media assets, photo editing, and branded illustrations.
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NOV 2023-PRESENT
MAY 2022-JUNE 2023
BNF KOMBUCHA & JUN | HEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER
I spearheaded the redesign of BNF's brand and image with a cohesive logo, color palette, fonts, and graphics. As part of this project, I revamped all 17 product labels. On top of that, I crafted ads, banners, posters, stickers, tee shirts, and informational booklets. I created a PowerPoint sales deck for potential clients, took all their product photography and company headshots, and managed their social media.
JUNE 2021-FEB 2022
HOT TEES | PRINT PRODUCTION MANAGER
As a Production Manager, I had a range of responsibilities such as screen printing, shirt pressing, screen burning and cleaning, preparing graphics files for print, and ensuring that the workshop was clean at all times. Apart from my production tasks, I developed a Pantone matching system for custom ink mixing and implemented various printing techniques still in use today.
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OCT 2017-JUNE 2021
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON | ASSISTANT GRAPHIC DESIGNER
In my role, I am adept at designing concert ads and posters, formatting concert programs, creating compelling brochures and booklets for events, managing various social media accounts, promoting events to a broader audience, meticulously scheduling and organizing events in the SOMD calendar, and skillfully capturing photos during events.
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OCT 2016-JUNE 2020
JORDAN SCHNITZER MUSEUM OF ART | EDUCATION ASSISTANT
During my time at the JSMA, I worked as an educational assistant. I took charge of teaching art classes to children and delivering art lessons in Spanish. My expertise included creating customized lesson plans, assisting with events, and managing the studio space. My in-depth knowledge of art history and familiarity with various art movements and mediums made me an invaluable asset in this role.
FREELANCE HISTORY
JUNE 2023-PRESENT
BNF KOMBUCHA & JUN
FEB 2024-PRESENT
OREGON SEA GRANT
FEB 2021-PRESENT
OSU HATFIELD MARINE SCIENCE CENTER
MAY 2023-FEB 2024
CALYPSO S&R | WEBSITE DESIGN
MARCH 2021-APRIL 2021
SIMPLE TOUCH MASSAGE | LOGO DESIGN
AUGUST 2021
WOMEN IN SCIENCE PDX | LOGO DESIGN
JUNE 2020-PRESENT
THE PUB AT LAURELWOOD | MENU DESIGN
JUNE 2020-SEPT 2023
HARMONY WORKS | WEBSITE DESIGN & PACKAGING DESIGN
EDUCATION
2016-2021
BFA | University of Oregon
GPA 3.80
Dean's List 2018-21
Bachelor's of Fine Arts | Digital Arts & Printmaking
Minor in Spanish