Elle Sommerville
graphic designer

Resume

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EXPERIENCE

senior designer for st8mnt brand agency

October 2023-present, nashville tn

  • Partner with Art Directors and Creative Directors to develop brand identities and campaigns across print, digital, packaging, and environmental design for multiple client projects simultaneously.

  • Mentor Interns and Junior Designers, providing direction, critique, and support throughout the creative process.

  • Present strategic design solutions to clients and collaborate with all parties to create a thoughtful and effective project.


Graphic designer for st8mnt brand agency

October 2021-October 2023, nashville tn

  • Designed visual identities, marketing campaigns, and communication materials across platforms for a variety of different industries.

  • Collaborated with Designers, Art Directors, and Creative Directors to translate brand strategy into visual solutions.

  • Produced production-ready files for print, web, and digital marketing initiatives with a high level of attention to detail.


ART DIRECTOR for THE AGENCY MARKETING GROUP

March 2020-October 2021, Charlotte NC

  • Directed and managed creative workflow across the social media and digital design departments while responsible for all creative design work across client accounts.

  • Mentored and trained emerging designers, providing guidance on concept development, production skills, and design best practices.


GRAPHIC DESIGNER for THE AGENCY MARKETING GROUP

May 2018-march 2020, Charlotte NC

  • Expected to create both print and digital materials with a quick turnaround for a variety of platforms

  • Created new, or maintained previous, brand standards for clients

  • Strategized marketing efforts to best utilize the creative

  • Winner of 2020 Communicator Awards in Excellence and Distinction for design work completed at The Agency

  • Winner of 2020 Davey Awards in Gold and Silver for design


DESIGN ASSISTANT for the CAROLINA UNION COMMUNICATION & CREATIVE SERVICES

May 2017-May 2018, Chapel Hill NC

  • Designed digital and print marketing materials including social media graphics, web assets, and promotional collateral, utilizing marketing strategy to best support campaign goals.

  • Developed, maintained, and evolved brand standards across multiple client accounts and industries.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY of NORTH CAROLINA at CHAPEL HILL

Bachelor of Arts degree from the School of Media and Journalism
Specialization in Editing and Graphic Design
Deans List all semesters, Graduated with Highest Honors