Hello! I'm Natalie ...
My Journey
Education
Graduated magna cum laude from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2024 with a BFA in Graphic Design and a minor in Advertising and Public Relations.
Why Design?
As a designer, my goal has always been to provoke emotion and thought from audiences, whether it be a simple look in their busy day-to-day lives or something profound and impactful. I do so by creating clean, modern designs and fun illustrations with inviting personalities.
Experience
Creative Designer
February 2023 - March 2024
Designity INC
Worked on a variety of projects with various clients. Projects included advertisements for print and web, website assets, icons, UI layout, t-shirt designs, etc. Some clients included Outdoor Network and its subsidiaries, the American Canadian School of Medicine, Agiloft and Aspire Banking.
Project Lead
February 2023 - March 2024
RIT Archives - Thomas B Golisano Collection
Lead a large group of designers in creating an updated interactive exhibit located in the atrium of Golisano Hall at RIT. Worked directly with RIT archivists to pull assets, approve layouts and designs, and ensure all information was easily accessible and correct. Took a lead in creating main design assets and layouts for the exhibit’s pages. Ensured quality control, looking for consistency and efficiency of
the prototype.
Graphic Designer
September 2024 - November 2024
Dropout Media
Design multiple presentations and assets for season two of Dropout’s show, Smartypants. Formerly College Humor, Dropout produces fun and modern comedy shows for Youtube and their streaming service of the same name.
Teaching Assistant
2021 - Present
Rochester Institute of Technology
Assist professor in the course Motion Design II. Answer student questions, teach techniques and grade student assignments.
Freelance Designer
2021 - Present
Create design assets and illustrated pieces for various clients. Example designs include logos, fliers, and social media posts. Manage rates, clients and business
Motion / Video Designer
February 2023 - March 2024
RIT Undergraduate Admissions Marketing
Write, animate and shoot youtube videos for perspective RIT students. Conceptualize and formulate self-imposed ideas while keeping within RIT’s brand guidelines. Use various techniques of
filmography, video editing, and motion design.