Emily Grund
@emilygrund
Creative graphic designer focused on branding, layout, and user-centered visuals.
What I'm looking for
I am a graphic designer with hands-on experience in publication layout, branding, and visual systems, trained through a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Western Washington University.
I have designed page spreads and promotional materials for campus publications including Klipsun Magazine and The Planet, collaborating closely with writers, editors, photographers, and illustrators to produce cohesive publications.
My practical experience spans roles in branding, UX/UI concepts, illustration, and motion work, supported by skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. I pair strong attention to detail with reliable time management and adaptability in team settings.
I bring a service-oriented mindset from customer-facing positions and volunteer work, and I am eager to contribute creative problem solving and visual design expertise to a team-focused role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Front Desk Staff
Bellingham Athletic Club
May 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Welcomed members and guests, managed check-ins and appointments, maintained facility cleanliness, and handled telephone inquiries to support daily operations.
Graphic Designer
The Planet Magazine
Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 (2 months)
Performed layout design and collaborated with editors, photographers, reporters, and designers to produce the 2024 anthology for a campus magazine.
Graphic Designer
Klipsun Magazine
Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 (2 months)
Designed page spreads and promotional materials for a campus student publication and developed visual design systems and branding that supported editorial production.
Drive Through Volunteer
Bellingham Food Bank
Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 (7 months)
Distributed food boxes to vehicles and facilitated positive, effective communication with community members during service operations.
Bakery Staff
McChord Field Commissary
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)
Fulfilled customer orders, handled inquiries, unloaded shipments, and organized inventory to support commissary operations during a summer assignment.
Maintained high customer service standards, opened and closed the store, kept the environment sanitized and organized, and prepared menu items during summer and ongoing shifts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
2021 - 2025
Activities and societies: Design page spreads for Klipsun Magazine; created promotional posters and visual branding; collaborated with writers, editors, and illustrators.
Pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with Honors College minor; coursework and campus publication design experience from Sept 2021 to June 2025.
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
Associate of Arts, Graphic Design
2019 - 2021
Activities and societies: Layout and design work for campus publications; collaboration with editorial teams.
Completed an Associate of Arts with coursework relevant to graphic design and publication layout from Sept 2019 to June 2021.
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Location
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