Hi, I'm Ariana Wilkes, a graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand identity, print media design, and visual storytelling. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive design solutions from concept to completion. I excel at translating ideas into compelling visuals that align with brand strategy, user experience, and client satisfaction, and I love helping brands tell their stories through thoughtful design.

Ariana Wilkes

Hi, I'm Ariana Wilkes, a graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand identity, print media design, and visual storytelling. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive design solutions from concept to completion. I excel at translating ideas into compelling visuals that align with brand strategy, user experience, and client satisfaction, and I love helping brands tell their stories through thoughtful design.

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Hi, I’m Ariana Wilkes, a graphic designer with a strong foundation in brand identity, print media design, and visual storytelling. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive design solutions from concept to completion.

I excel at translating ideas into compelling visuals that align with brand strategy, user experience, and client satisfaction, and I love helping brands tell their stories through thoughtful design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Nestle Vitality
February 13, 2026 - February 19, 2026
Collaborated with graphic design, UX, and industrial design teams to produce a creative solution for a new drink machine to be produced by Nestle’s Vitality Glow. Focused on brand guidelines, the interaction between photography and typography, UI/UX screen designs, branded presentations, and physical mockups of branded cup sleeves to accompany the machine.
Event Manager & Graphic Designer at Beach Institute
August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Collaborated with a team of designers, illustrators, and UX designers to create brand solutions that highlight the historic significance of the Beach Institute in Savannah, Georgia, and all they have to offer. Coordinated the Midpoint and Final presentation events to ensure the seamless showcasing of the new brand solutions, environmental graphics, and building wayfinding signs.
Server/Dine-in Floor Manager at Geneva’s Chicken and Cornbread
September 1, 2025 - Present
Facilitated condiment and silverware preparation, janitorial tasks, and restocking of supplies in the dining room floor stations. Managed all dining room floor spaces, delivered on customer needs, and resolved issues involving dine-in orders.
SCAD Home Mentor (Resident Assistant) at SCAD Home
June 1, 2025 - Present
Formulated creative solutions to connect both incoming and continuing SCAD students with the campus and academic community, while acting as a bridge and primary point-of-contact for the residential community. Held the 24-hour emergency phone line for multiple 12-hour and 24-hour shifts per quarter, presenting solutions to problems as they arose.
Marketing Intern at Legacy Healthcare Advantage LLC
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Created and modified digital materials, such as posters and business cards, to showcase the company’s image and voice. Curated a wide range of designed deliverables for branded visual communication (e.g., presentations, flyers, signage).
Freelance Photographer’s Assistant at Wilkes Legacy Images
July 31, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Assisted the main photographer in working photo booths, capturing candid/kinetic shots, and/or videography as needed. Facilitated setup of equipment including printers, monitors, lighting, and Adobe Lightroom.
Server / Dine-in Floor Manager at Geneva’s Chicken and Cornbread
September 1, 2025 - Present
Facilitate condiment and silverware preparation, janitorial tasks, and restocking frequently used supplies in the dining room floor stations. Manage all dining room floor spaces, deliver on customer needs, and resolve any issues involving dine-in orders.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Savannah College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional in Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Dean’s List Honor
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Honorable Mention by the International Design Awards
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional in Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Gaming, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Other