I'm Ashleigh Siegel, founder and illustrator of Something of a Dandy, a bespoke paper goods business I soft-launched in 2011. I'm passionate about designing for print from greeting card lines to portrait illustration. I’ve created 100+ SKUs for wholesale and retail, written 100+ humorous greeting card texts, and illustrated 10+ published children’s books. Beyond my own brand, I’m also a part-time Special Events Coordinator for The Village of Wilmette, where I create, plan, and oversee all community-based Village events. I’m passionate about blending digital and analogue arts, and delivering thoughtful work with a unique, detail-driven approach.…

Ashleigh Siegel

I'm Ashleigh Siegel, founder and illustrator of Something of a Dandy, a bespoke paper goods business I soft-launched in 2011. I'm passionate about designing for print from greeting card lines to portrait illustration. I’ve created 100+ SKUs for wholesale and retail, written 100+ humorous greeting card texts, and illustrated 10+ published children’s books. Beyond my own brand, I’m also a part-time Special Events Coordinator for The Village of Wilmette, where I create, plan, and oversee all community-based Village events. I’m passionate about blending digital and analogue arts, and delivering thoughtful work with a unique, detail-driven approach.…

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I’m Ashleigh Siegel, founder and illustrator of Something of a Dandy, a bespoke paper goods business I soft-launched in 2011. I’m passionate about designing for print from greeting card lines to portrait illustration. I’ve created 100+ SKUs for wholesale and retail, written 100+ humorous greeting card texts, and illustrated 10+ published children’s books.

Beyond my own brand, I’m also a part-time Special Events Coordinator for The Village of Wilmette, where I create, plan, and oversee all community-based Village events. I’m passionate about blending digital and analogue arts, and delivering thoughtful work with a unique, detail-driven approach.

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Founder & Illustrator at Something of a Dandy
January 1, 2011 - Present
Small business owner in charge of all operations for bespoke paper goods business; created 150+ SKU’s for wholesale and retail; 100+ humorous greetings card texts; 10 published children’s book illustrations; 10+ years creating gig posters with custom illustrations and hand lettering for local and international acts.
Wholesale Manager at The Social Type
November 1, 2018 - May 1, 2024
Production and assembly of all products ensuring professional quality and care; customer service skills managing accounts and working with area reps; help with brainstorming and designing new products; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; use of Faire, Shopify, QuickBooks, Basecamp and ShipStation software for inventory, shipping and invoicing.
Special Events Coordinator at The Village of Wilmette
May 24, 2024 - Present
Facilitating all aspects of planning, organizing, and executing Village-sponsored special events; develop and maintain a calendar and playbook of special events; coordinate and manage review of vendor applications, permits, and licenses; serve as the main point of contact day-of events.

Education

BFA at The Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago
January 3, 2005 - June 17, 2006
Associate of Science in Graphic Design at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
October 2, 2000 - May 24, 2002

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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Education
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