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I'm a passionate designer with extensive experience in branding, web graphics, and print collateral. I love creating visually appealing designs that resonate with audiences and help brands tell their unique stories. I have worked with a variety of sectors, from non-profits to large corporate entities, and I'm always excited to take on new challenges.…

Emily Dykstra

Designer, Art Director, Web Designer, +2

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I'm a passionate designer with extensive experience in branding, web graphics, and print collateral. I love creating visually appealing designs that resonate with audiences and help brands tell their unique stories. I have worked with a variety of sectors, from non-profits to large corporate entities, and I'm always excited to take on new challenges.…

Available to hire

I’m a passionate designer with extensive experience in branding, web graphics, and print collateral. I love creating visually appealing designs that resonate with audiences and help brands tell their unique stories. I have worked with a variety of sectors, from non-profits to large corporate entities, and I’m always excited to take on new challenges.

Skills

Web Design

Branding

Illustration

Experience Level

Web Design

Expert

Branding

Expert

Illustration

Intermediate

Work Experience

Designer, Web Graphics at Naperville Presbyterian Church

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Created web collateral for all ministries and managed social media on Hootsuite.

Designer, Web Graphics at Creative Circle

January 1, 2015 - Present

Created web collateral for a business-to-business site and illustrations for backgrounds of figurines.

Sr. Designer at Newell Rubbermaid/Sanford

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Designed print collateral for various brands and conducted brand analysis and mood boards.

Art Director at EmagineIT, LLC

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Designed websites and promotional materials for several brands, including Jim Beam and Chinaco Tequila.

Print and Web Designer at TESSCO Technologies

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Rebranded all print paraphernalia including catalogs and brochures, and maintained brand standards.

Print and Web Freelance Designer at Aquent Partners

December 31, 1998 - December 31, 1999

Developed designs for various media outlets including Washingtonpost.com and Discovery Channel.

Designer/Owner at Sweet Mercy Design

March 1, 2011 - Present

Senior freelance designer focusing on branding, collateral (print and web), illustrations. Most of my clients are healthcare companies and outdoor events/adventure companies.