Experience Madewell / Freelance Web Designer / New York / June 2011-Present
Design in-store newsletter, website modules and all Madewell emails. Worked alongside Art Director to redesign in-store newsletter. Brainstorm design concepts and treatments for future modules and emails.
Alexandra N. Yeske 190 East 7th St. Apt. 317 New York, NY 10009 (908) 591-8665 anyeske@gmail.com anyeskedesign.com
Leibowitz Communications / Design Intern / New York / Summer 2010 Completed multiple projects throughout the office including designing and handcomping postcards and brochures; proposed and designed new logo to pitch to client; collaborated with market intern to compile industry research of both print and web.
Neutrogena / Freelance Designer / Los Angeles / Summer 2009
Assisted with preparation for an internal Innovation Day and proposed designs for handout materials. Worked directly with creative directors and design strategy manager.
Blik / Graphic Design Intern / Los Angeles / Summer 2009
Prepared content for new website launch including resizing images, making color swatches, custom backgrounds, and uploaded content using WordPress.
Epoxygreen / Graphic Design Intern / Los Angeles / Summer 2009
Designed promotional materials for Dwell on Design: LA show including postcards, business cards, trade cards, banners, wall and table display signs, and a brochure. Worked directly with owners of company and was responsible for overseeing the production of the materials.
Leadership Jerk Magazine / Designer / 2009—2010
Designed 3-4 spreads for each issue; published 3 times a semester
Save / Creative Director / 2008—2010
(Student Association for Voter Empowerment) Designed all promotional materials including posters and handouts; reported directly to president of organization.
Equal Time Magazine / Assistant Art Director / June—December 2009 Responsible for the overall design of half of the magazine including layouts, graphic standards, and artwork; published once a semester; led redesign of magazine.
College Of Visual And Performing Arts / Peer Advisor + Tour Guide
Education Syracuse University
BFA Communications Design / Syracuse, NY / May 2011 S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications / Public Communications Minor SU Abroad / London, England / Spring 2010
Skills + Honors
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, WordPress Fluent on both Mac and PC Operating Systems Dean’s List; Founder’s Scholarship