Hi! I’m Sandy Durham, a versatile graphic designer, illustrator, and photographer who loves delivering high-quality design on tight deadlines. I thrive in freelance environments, manage projects end-to-end, and enjoy collaborating with teams to build cohesive brands that stand out. I’m passionate about crafting thoughtful visuals—from logos and packaging to photography and layout—and I bring a friendly, collaborative approach to every project while keeping client goals front and center.…

Sandy Durham

Hi! I’m Sandy Durham, a versatile graphic designer, illustrator, and photographer who loves delivering high-quality design on tight deadlines. I thrive in freelance environments, manage projects end-to-end, and enjoy collaborating with teams to build cohesive brands that stand out. I’m passionate about crafting thoughtful visuals—from logos and packaging to photography and layout—and I bring a friendly, collaborative approach to every project while keeping client goals front and center.…

Available to hire

Hi! I’m Sandy Durham, a versatile graphic designer, illustrator, and photographer who loves delivering high-quality design on tight deadlines. I thrive in freelance environments, manage projects end-to-end, and enjoy collaborating with teams to build cohesive brands that stand out.

I’m passionate about crafting thoughtful visuals—from logos and packaging to photography and layout—and I bring a friendly, collaborative approach to every project while keeping client goals front and center.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Manager of Graphic Art Department at Springfield, MO
February 1, 2015 - Present
In charge of managing the art department and daily tasks in design, packaging, logo design, and video design using After Effects and Canva.
Freelance Graphic Artist at My Creative Pixels Design Studios (Springfield, MO)
August 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Branding design, selecting style, color and typography that align with the company; creating a cohesive brand identity, including logo design, packaging, marketing materials, and video ads.
Brand Designer at BlockQ AI
April 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Collaborated via Teams to build a company logo and branding; researched blockchain technology to inform design; created geographic segmentation for design relevance.
Illustrator at Sindy Heard (Book Project)
September 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Illustrated for the book 'Research Me God Body Illness' by Sindy P. Heard; edited illustrations for book and social media posts; organized project files.
Illustrator, Photographer at My Creative Pixels Design Studios
August 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
Photographed families, weddings, senior portraits, and landscapes; edited photos for clients and social media; prepared page layout concepts for print.
Manager of Graphic Art Department at Springfield, MO
February 1, 2015 - Present
In charge of managing the art department and daily tasks in design, packaging design, logo design, and video design using After Effects and Canva.
Freelance Graphic Artist at Springfield, MO
August 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Freelance graphic artist; built a logo for the company brand; branding design; selected style, color, and typography to align with the company, creating cohesive branding materials including thank you cards, letterheads, marketing, and video ads.
Freelance Graphic Designer at BlockQ AI
April 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Collaborated via teams to build a company logo; researched blockchain technology to build geographic segmentation and create relevant design.
Photographer & Designer at My Creative Pixels Design Studio
August 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
Photographer for families, weddings, seniors, and landscapes. Edited photos for clients, social media, and print layout concepts.
Illustrator at Bean Pie the Dinosaur (Book Project)
September 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Illustrated for the Adventures of Bean Pie the Dinosaur with a Sweet Tooth; character illustration, layout, typography, storyboard; organized files.
Manager of Graphic Art Department
February 1, 2015 - Present
Managed daily design tasks, packaging design, logos and typography for the department.
Freelance Graphic Artist at BlockQ AI
August 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Built a company logo and branding; researched blockchain technology to build geographic segmentation for relevant design and video ads.
Owner at My Creative Pixels Design Studio
August 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
Photographer and designer; organized files; edited photos for families, weddings, senior portraits and landscapes; edited photos for clients for social media and print layout concepts.
Owner/Graphic Designer at My Creative Pixels Design Studios
August 1, 2012 - September 8, 2025
Owned and operated a freelance design studio providing family, wedding, and portrait photography, illustration, layout and branding services. Managed client files, edited photos, and delivered print-ready layouts for marketing materials.
Manager of Graphic Art Department at Springfield
February 1, 2015 - Present
Led the graphic art department, oversaw branding, packaging design, logo design, and video design projects. Coordinated daily tasks, ensured brand consistency, and mentored junior designers.
Freelance Graphic Designer at BlockQ AI
April 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Collaborated on design research and geospatial segmentation projects; contributed logo research and visual design for blockchain-related branding.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Hidden Code Studios
January 25, 2025 - Present
Founder and lead designer/illustrator providing graphic design and branding services; built client assets and visuals for various campaigns.

Education

BS Graphic Design at Full Sail University
May 9, 2018 - May 14, 2021
Graphic Design at Full Sail University
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Linguistics at Ashford University
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Professional Photography at New York Institute of Photography (NYIP)
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Graphic Design at Full Sail University
November 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Linguistics at Ashford University
December 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Professional Photography at New York Institute of Photography
December 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025
Graphic Design at Full Sail University
November 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Linguistics at Ashford University
December 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Professional Photography at New York Institute of Photography
December 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025
Graphic Design at Full Sail University
November 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Linguistics at Ashford University
December 1, 2017 - September 8, 2025
Professional Photography at New York Institute of Photography
December 1, 2008 - September 8, 2025

Qualifications

NYIP Professional Photography
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
After Effects / Canva Production
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Software & Internet
    uniE621 Logo and Brand Design
    Logo and Brand design for Factor 4 3D resin printing designer branding logo…
    uniE608 Marketing short for Factor 4 3D
    Factor 4 3D resin printing company a new product, and the company needed to advertise. Battlestar Galactica series replica Cylon Raider Blood and Chrome. Logo and Brand design…