Child-Centered Graphic Designer with Educational Focus

Molly Kouzes

Fresh Perspective. Bold Ideas. Ready to Design.

Chicago, IL 630-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Cottage Door Press Freelance Graphic Designer Aug. 2024 - Feb. 2025

Successfully managed multiple design projects by creating high-quality graphics and

marketing materials aligned with campaign goals, enhancing brand visibility and

driving user engagement across digital platforms.

Cottage Door Press Summer Design Intern May 2024 - Aug. 2025

Collaborated with design teams to create and refine mockups, generate innovative

ideas, and deliver high-quality visual assets for presentations and social media, while

contributing to a variety of branding and digital marketing projects informed by

current design trends.

Community Renewal Society Graphic Design Intern August 2021] - May 2022

Created and optimized visuals for social media, blog posts, and web content using

ACS, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative,

high-impact designs that enhanced user experience and boosted client satisfaction.

Wee Care Preschool Teacher Jan. 2026 - Present

Plan, implement, and document engaging lessons, activities, and routines (games, stories, arts) that foster development. Observe, document, and evaluate child development and learning, adapting methods to individual needs.

Chicago Super Sitters Sitter Feb. 2024 - January 2026

Ensured child safety at multiple stages of development, prepared meals according to individual nutritional needs, assisted with homework, and organized activities to encourage development.

Care.com Sitter Sep. 2023 - January 2024

Provided safe, supportive care through developmental stages of 6-10 months, prepared all meals, and planned activities promoting growth and learning

Geneva Park District Councilor May. 2022 - Aug 2023

Supervised and mentored 60+ campers aged 4-7, ensuring their safety and engagement throughout all camp activities, including weekly off campus trips.

School of Art Institute of Chicago May 2025

Bachelor of Arts: Visual Communications

Merit Scholarship Recipient, Extracurricular Activities: Amnesty International

Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign, Figma, Lightroom

Visual communication, illustration, packaging design, website design

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