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Emily Grund

@emilygrund

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Creative graphic designer focused on branding, layout, and user-centered visuals.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative design role focused on branding, publication or UX/UI where I can contribute creative systems, refine user-centered visuals, and grow within a team-oriented environment.

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

Current

Front Desk Staff

Current

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.

Customer Service Scheduling Front Desk Operations Facility Maintenance Time Management Attention To Detail

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.

Layout Design Adobe Creative Suite Collaboration Typography Brand Consistency Time Management

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.

Adobe Creative Suite Figma Layout Design Branding Typography Illustration Collaboration Attention To Detail

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.

Volunteer coordination Logistics Communication Time Management

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.

order fulfillment Inventory Management Customer Service Stocking Time Management Teamwork

Store Associate

Subway

Jun 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 2 months)

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.

Customer Service Food Preparation Cash Handling Time Management

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.