EMILY ARNOLD
Graphic Designer
Work Experience
• Partner with business across many sectors—from tech and healthcare to nonprofits to political campaigns—developing brand identities, marketing materials, and digital content tailored to diverse audiences.
• Built and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their goals, adapting to their evolving needs, and providing strategic design support.
• Additional deliverables include website design, email marketing, signage, logo design and social media content.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Brand Consultant
Nov 2023 - Present
About
Creative and detail-oriented
Graphic Designer with a strong
background in brand identity,
marketing campaigns, and digital
content creation. Adept at crafting
visually compelling designs that
enhance brand engagement and
drive business growth. Proven
ability to manage multiple
projects, collaborate
cross-functionally, and deliver
high-quality assets across digital
and print platforms. Passionate
about bringing brands to life
through innovative and strategic
design solutions.
emarnolddesign.com
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Skills
• Developed visually engaging marketing assets for digital, print, and trade show displays to support global marketing strategies.
• Increased social media engagement by approximately 200% through interactive content, audience engagement strategies, and performance-driven optimizations.
• Designed UI elements for the "Curated Collections" feature, enhancing user experience and brand storytelling.
• Managed and restructured the brand’s visual asset library, ensuring cohesive imagery for partnerships and media placements.
• Supported community engagement by overseeing social media interactions and enhancing guest experience initiatives.
Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy Brand Marketing Designer & Guest Experience Coordinator
Nov 2022 - Jan 2024
• Designed promotional merchandise and marketing materials, aligning with client branding and campaign objectives.
• Provided creative guidance on product selection, enhancing brand visibility and engagement through customized designs.
What’s Up Promotions Graphic Designer
Sept 2022 - Feb 2023
• Developed a 4-page magazine spread from concept to publication, conducting interviews, writing feature articles, and designing page layouts.
• Contributed to digital and print advertising campaigns in collaboration with a creative team.
• Recognized with an additional scholarship from UofSC for outstanding performance in the program.
University of South Carolina, SJMC Media Hub Intern May 2020 - Aug 2020
• Adobe Creative Cloud
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Premiere Pro
Animate
After effects
• HTML/CSS
• Logo Design & Brand Identity
• Digital & Print Design
• Social Media Content & Strategy
• Figma
• Asset Management
• Visual Storytelling
• B2B & B2C Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Campaign Development
• Studio & Field Photography
• Video Post-production
• Sketch
Education
University of South Carolina
B.A. Visual Communications,
Focus: Graphic Design
Minor: Dance Performance &
Choreography
• Conducted interviews and wrote articles covering Columbia, SC’s arts and culture scene.
• Captured and curated compelling event photography, collaborating with writers and editors to produce visually engaging content.
The Daily Gamecock Newspaper Photographer & Arts & Culture Writer Jan 2020 - Jan 2021