Hi, I'm Hailey Gesh, a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience. I've worked across educational environments, digital content creation, and graphic design, turning big-picture ideas into polished, practical learning experiences. I love designing engaging and effective visual assets that help people learn and connect. Throughout my career, I have designed for a variety of settings including schools, churches, and retail businesses. I enjoy collaborating with teams to improve user experiences and streamline communication through clear, consistent branding and well-crafted digital content. When I'm not designing, you can find me exploring new ways to integrate technology into education and marketing.…

Hailey Gesh

Hi, I'm Hailey Gesh, a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience. I've worked across educational environments, digital content creation, and graphic design, turning big-picture ideas into polished, practical learning experiences. I love designing engaging and effective visual assets that help people learn and connect. Throughout my career, I have designed for a variety of settings including schools, churches, and retail businesses. I enjoy collaborating with teams to improve user experiences and streamline communication through clear, consistent branding and well-crafted digital content. When I'm not designing, you can find me exploring new ways to integrate technology into education and marketing.…

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Hi, I’m Hailey Gesh, a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience. I’ve worked across educational environments, digital content creation, and graphic design, turning big-picture ideas into polished, practical learning experiences. I love designing engaging and effective visual assets that help people learn and connect.

Throughout my career, I have designed for a variety of settings including schools, churches, and retail businesses. I enjoy collaborating with teams to improve user experiences and streamline communication through clear, consistent branding and well-crafted digital content. When I’m not designing, you can find me exploring new ways to integrate technology into education and marketing.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer & Website Coordinator at Bethel Church, WA
June 30, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Lead designer for internal and public-facing visual assets across digital, print, and promotional platforms. Redesigned church website architecture to improve UX and SEO, collaborating with leadership and tech teams. Designed instructional and onboarding materials for ministry volunteers and staff. Implemented visual brand consistency across departments and media. Managed project timelines for marketing and communications deliverables.
Mathematics Teacher at Sunnyside High School
August 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Designed daily instruction for Pre-Algebra and Geometry, aligned to CCSS and ELL best practices. Created interactive math labs and digital lessons to boost engagement and conceptual understanding. Collaborated with teaching teams in PLCs to analyze data and refine interventions. Integrated classroom technology including Desmos, Edpuzzle, and Google Workspace.
Manager & Website Designer at Ariel Gourmet & Gifts
September 30, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Built and maintained e-commerce website using HTML, JavaScript, and Python. Created branded packaging and promotional graphics. Established customer loyalty program and weekly email marketing system.

Education

Mathematics Education (B.S.) at Western Governors University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017

Qualifications

Foundations of UX Design
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
    paper Bethel's Website Revamp

    Project Overview

    When I joined Bethel Church’s communications team, a new website had just launched. While it followed the brand guide technically, it lacked clarity, cohesion, and user functionality. Visitors were hitting dead ends, encountering non-functional buttons, and struggling to navigate on mobile.

    After a few months of observation and feedback, I proposed a complete redesign centered on relational clarity, usability, and mobile-first design.

    Project Goals

    • Eliminate dead-end pages and improve site navigation
    • Align design more closely with the spirit of the brand
    • Fix mobile navigation and hamburger menu issues
    • Use whitespace and real people imagery to build connection
    • Build a scalable layout structure for future content

    What I Did

    • Conducted internal UX review and user journey mapping
    • Designed and pitched a redesigned homepage and site map
    • Focused on storytelling and clear visual hierarchy
    • Led multiple rounds of review with creative stakeholders
    • Partnered with dev team through implementation and launch

    Results

    • Improved navigation kept users flowing through the site
    • Mobile menu became fully functional and easy to use
    • Visual consistency across pages increased brand trust
    • Relational design (faces, whitespace, clean CTAs) created a more inviting feel
    • Scalable layout allowed other teams to build future content without breaking design

    What I Learned

    • Collective vision makes rollout smoother across departments
    • Small issues like broken buttons or unclear layouts matter
    • Consistency in design improves trust and usability
    • Keeping the user in the loop is just as important as aesthetics