Summary
Seattle-based graphic designer with 13+ years of experience who pairs design craft with a passion for organization. Specializes in the systems behind creative work: design file standards, templates, SOPs, and asset libraries that keep teams fast and consistent. Has built design standards and SOPs in manufacturing, streamlined production at a print company, created a communications SOP library for AIGA Kansas City, and trained new designers in team processes. Brings that same structure to branding, print, and web projects for clients and cross-functional teams.
Let’s connect! Find me on LinkedIn, Behance, or Instagram. Please send inquiries to lizbraverman@gmail.com.
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Design & Marketing Skills
Branding and logo design, print and prepress production, web and UI/UX design, wireframing and prototyping, email and social media marketing, typography, motion graphics, video editing
Tools
Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, XD, Dreamweaver), Figma, Canva, WordPress, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Microsoft Office, Trello, Smartsheet
Professional Skills
Project management, client relations, vendor and production management, SOP development, training and mentoring
Education & Certifications
University of Central Missouri
BFA Graphic Design 2013
GPA 3.6 - Cum Laude
Honors College
Google UX Design Certification
11/21
Experience
Graphic Designer
Perfect Press Printing
10/22 - present
Designed and refined wedding invitation suites for the annual catalog, expanding product variety with custom layouts and templates for website orders.
- Designed custom and semi-custom invitations and day-of stationery for clients, managing communications from concept to delivery.
- Prepared print-ready files, partnered with wholesalers to make theirs print-ready, and managed digital printing and quality control for high-quality, on-time delivery.
- Kept the website current with new products and designs, supporting online sales.
- Helped streamline product offerings and the print process.
- Helped interview prospective hires and trained new team members.
Freelance Graphic Designer
self-employed
07/21 - 10/21 and 06/25 - present
Partnered with clients to conceptualize and design print collateral for product marketing, ensuring alignment with company brand guidelines and strategic objectives
Web Designer
Paciolan
10/21 - 09/22
Built, processed, and uploaded interactive “pick-your-own” seat maps for collegiate and performance venue websites, with detailed quality-control reviews to ensure accurate pricing and a smooth user experience.
Marketing Specialist
Milbank Manufacturing Co.
05/19 - 06/21
Designed sales and marketing materials that supported the product sales team and raised brand visibility at trade shows and community events.
- Designed custom and semi-custom invitations and day-of stationery for clients, managing communications from concept to delivery.
- Created technical flyers, brochures, booklets, banners, billboards, flags, and apparel for print and digital channels.
- Managed company web page updates and designed landing pages and social media graphics for advertising.
- Partnered with HR and a content writer to redesign employee benefits guides.
- Established design file standards, templates, and SOPs, and reorganized asset storage to streamline team workflow.
Graphic Designer II
Cox Automotive: Dealer.com and VinSolutions
01/15 - 05/19
Graphic Designer II
Promoted from Support Analyst and Website Design Support. Designed graphics for dealership websites and advertising, delivering monthly themed projects on schedule while managing day-to-day work.
- Trained incoming designers in team standards and processes.
- Recreated creative assets for Lincoln’s 2018 Wish List campaign on the Dealer.com platform.
- Earned the “Be the Energy” award for positive influence and involvement in office organizations.
Earlier Experience
Graphic Designer, Athletic Provisions (2014) and Midwest Sports Productions (2013–2014); Graphic Design Intern, Gear for Sports / HanesBrands (2012). Work included team apparel design, email marketing, social media, and website content.
Leadership
AIGA KC (Volunteer) — Communications Chair, Director of Content, Web and Eblast Associate, 07/2016 – 06/2021
- Led a six-person committee to consolidate member outreach into a monthly newsletter and grow engagement through Instagram.
- Built a library of communications resources and SOPs; planned and promoted chapter events across email and social media.