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Full-time Freelancer since 2020. Before I started a career in graphic design, I worked in hospitality where I fine-tuned my personality traits and principles: kind optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self awareness and integrity*. These traits, combined with an education from Pratt Institute, technical skills and 15+ years of agency and in-house experience working in the US and Europe, are what set me apart from others. What people say about me... "Emily has a talent for directing the client through the creative process and providing educated solutions to their pain points". "She's one of the most talented, creative, and collaborative designers I've ever had the pleasure to work with". "Emily is hardwired to design and create, and it shows in her work...Her personality can make the most mundane of projects fun". "She has that rare ability to see the big picture while still attending to the details". *Six hospitality traits identified by Danny Meyer.

I’m an editorial and infographic designer with 15+ years of experience creating clear, thoughtful design systems for organizations working with complex content. With a Master's in Graphic Design & Digital Media, along with a focus on Design Psychology, every project is approached uniquely, shaped by brand, audience, and user experience, not templates or trends. I’m known for being collaborative, detail-oriented, and reliable, especially on projects that require structure, consistency, and careful thinking across many pages. 🔴 Credentials — Upwork Expert-Vetted (Top 1% on Upwork) — 15+ years of experience across medical, education, sustainability, social justice, and corporate sectors — National award-winning print and infographic design — Clients include Logitech, PayPal, Yale University, Amazon, Siemens, and New York University 🔴 Project Types Magazines, annual reports, sustainability and impact reports, ebooks, manuals, lead magnets, cookbooks, infographics, data visualizations, and custom illustration systems built specifically for information design. If you’re not entirely sure what you need yet, I’m happy to talk it through and help define the right approach. 🔴 Tools InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe XD, After Effects, Framer, Figma, Sketch, and more.

I am an Art Director with over 20 years experience in art direction & graphic design. My area of expertise is in designing printed items such as: magazines, Luxury catalogs, posters etc. I also have experience in color correcting photos using Photoshop and working on marketing projects such as advertorials, brand guides, and items for social media.

Experienced graphic designer and marketing professional with over 9 years of experience in a diverse range of media. Working to develop and grow small businesses and big brands, by creating astonishing deliverables with quick and timely turn around. I believe listening to a client’s needs are key in translating ideas and concepts into strong designs. When you choose to work with me you can be assured your ideas and feedback will be taken into account to create astonishing projects.

With 15+ years of graphic design experience, I possess a deep expertise in transforming ideas into impactful visual narratives. My proficiency spans the Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and Canva, allowing me to deliver high-quality designs across branding, marketing, and digital interfaces. My approach is client-focused, ensuring your vision is realized with precision and creativity. I'm known for my professionalism, timely delivery, and a keen ability to enhance brand perception through design. Let’s collaborate to elevate your visual identity and achieve tangible results!

Do you want polished, attention grabbing presentations? Branding that differentiates your business and establishes confidence in your prospects? Do you want your industry reports to have the visual fidelity of a high-end publication? Through strategic, quality design, I’ve been able to help my clients more effectively communicate with their prospects and win more business. My creative expertise has contributed to millions of dollars in revenue for brands in B2B SaaS, AdTech, Machine Learning, Healthcare, Marketing, E-commerce, Real Estate, Social Media, Finance, Media and Publishing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Alan is more than a designer, he's a consultant and a partner working with you for your success." ⬇️ Full review available below ⬇️ Brands have only seconds to make an impression: a study published by Google UX researcher Javier Bargas-Avila found that people only needed 17-50 milliseconds to form an opinion about a website… no pressure! Quality design has been proven to not only make a great first impression and inspire trust, but also to help people more quickly ingest, digest and retain information. Don’t let your messaging be undone by mediocre design. ➡️ Whether it's a presentation, report, sales sheet, website or social media, I will elevate your brand marketing collateral so you can hold your audiences’ attention, get better leads and increase revenue. I look forward to helping you grow your audience and business! ✅ Schedule a call with me below for a design consultation. We can assess your current goals and discuss how quality design can help you reach them.