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rettie@umich.edu
I’m a graphic designer with an affinity for sleuthing out clear solutions across various disciplines, with a focus on branding, digital design, and wayfinding. I merge an informed and curious perspective with a keen sense of detail to assess the big picture surrounding every problem.
Skills
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe XD, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InVision, HTML/CSS, Figma, Procreate, Notion, Mailchimp
Education
University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design
09.2018 - 04.2022 ︎Ann Arbor, MI 3.9 GPABFA with an emphasis in graphic design. James B. Angell Scholar. Irene Bychinsky Bendler Award in Design. Riggs Hoenecke Scholarship for Design.
Leadership
CMYK Design
09.2020 - Present︎University of Michigan
Marketing Chair and Internal Branding Committee Member.
Blueprint Literary Magazine
09.2019 - Present︎University of MichiganLayout Chair and Social Media/Events Coordinator.
Experience
Data Visualization Designer | SmartAsset
09.2021- Present ︎New York, NYCollaborates with product and editorial design teams remotely to create graphics for data articles spotlighted in Forbes and The Independent. Strengthens and broadens elements of brand identity.
Multimedia Designer | MLTI NYC
06.2021- 08.2021 ︎New York, NYAssisted creative director remotely with brand research, concept development, and pitch decks for digital campaigns, packaging, and retail display. Designed client work and internal print and digital materials.
Design Research Assistant | University of Michigan
05.2021- 07.2021 ︎Ann Arbor, MIDeveloped logo for Creative Campus Voting Project through facilitating collaboration with project co-lead clients. Conducted focus groups and strategized design approaches to address tripping points for college voters in Michigan. Refined branding elements for Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project minority-owned small business clients.
Digital Media Strategist | Whirlwind
07.2020 - 09.2020 ︎San Mateo, CACollaborated remotely with founder to conceptualize Chrome extension tool for ethics-based online shopping. Provided user feedback on wireframes and prototypes. Developed strategies for digital brand presence and content creation.
Design Intern | Know Advertising
05.2019 - 08.2019 ︎Royal Oak, MICollaborated with account intern and creative department to develop internal social media campaigns. Independently produced digital and print materials for local small businesses and branding for sponsored nonprofit event.