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CREATIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER | BRAND • PRINT • DIGITAL

Curious, collaborative, and passionate designer with 15+ years crafting joyful, brand-driven visuals that celebrate life’s biggest moments. Known for blending conceptual thinking with hands-on execution across print, digital, and event design. Equally comfortable dreaming up big ideas or perfecting the smallest production details — always with a sense of humor, curiosity, and care.

EXPERIENCE

Maude Press — Founder / Graphic Designer / Printer
Los Angeles, CA | Feb 2011 – Present

  • Lead concept-to-completion design for diverse clients, including event planners, small businesses, and individuals.

  • Create cohesive brand identities, stationery, signage, product packaging, and illustrations that tell personal and emotional stories.

  • Manage all aspects of design and production, from digital previsualization to final print, ensuring quality and consistency across mediums.

  • Develop digital and print-ready assets for social media, websites, and client communications.

Beth Helmstetter Events — Senior Graphic Designer (Contract)
Los Angeles, CA | Jan 2015 – Present

  • Design and oversee branding, print, and digital collateral for luxury weddings and events.

  • Collaborate closely with planners, florists, and clients to craft cohesive event aesthetics — invitations, signage, packaging, and experiential elements.

  • Source imagery and materials, maintaining a refined yet joyful brand voice that connects with diverse audiences.

  • Support digital deliverables, including online invitations, email assets, and photo-based marketing pieces.

Dee&Lala, LLC — Co-Founder / Designer / Illustrator
Los Angeles, CA | Jul 2008 – Dec 2010

  • Launched a line of illustrated letterpress greeting cards and home products distributed nationwide.

  • Oversaw concept, design, production, and trade show branding.

SKILLS & TOOLS

Design: Branding | Layout | Typography | Illustration | Packaging | Event Design | Digital Asset Creation
Tools: Adobe Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign | Adobe After Effects | Figma (basic) | Squarespace | Canva | Google Workspace
Extras: Letterpress Printing | Color Theory | Previsualization | Client Collaboration | File Optimization

EDUCATION

Pasadena City College — A.A. in Art
Art Center College of Design (Night Program) — Coursework in Graphic Design, Typography, Package Design, Illustration

CREATIVE INTERESTS

Art | Architecture | Home & Product Design | Photography | Sustainable Design | Celebrating Life’s Moments

 

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