Fueled by a passion for visual storytelling, I combine detail, innovation, and technique to push design boundaries. My goal is to create captivating work that sparks connection and conversation while continually growing as an artist and making a positive impact in design.

Alyssa Esty

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Fueled by a passion for visual storytelling, I combine detail, innovation, and technique to push design boundaries. My goal is to create captivating work that sparks connection and conversation while continually growing as an artist and making a positive impact in design.

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Fueled by a passion for visual storytelling, I combine detail, innovation, and technique to push design boundaries.

My goal is to create captivating work that sparks connection and conversation while continually growing as an artist and making a positive impact in design.

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Work Experience

President at AIGA Student Group @ SHU
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Founded the organization at Sacred Heart University, affiliated with the Connecticut Chapter of AIGA.
Design Editor at The Bugle (Virginia Tech Yearbook)
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Sole designer of the 244-page Sesquicentennial Edition of Virginia Tech’s yearbook with editor input.
Social Executive Chair at Kappa Pi, Intl. Visual Arts Honor Society
April 23, 2021 - April 22, 2022
Planned and led all social events; helped rebuild the organization with the rest of the executive board.
Graphic Designer / Production Assistant at Minuteman Press
September 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Prepped Canva and client-supplied files for print; operated digital presses/copiers, four-station automatic heat press, and cutting machines.
Design Intern at Sacred Heart University Art & Design Department
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Designed and self-published magazines for art shows; produced social media content for Instagram.
Design Intern at Film & Television Master’s Program
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Collaborated with master’s students to design movie posters for their short films.
Graphic Designer at The Source (Virginia Tech)
January 31, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Designed logos, stickers, flyers, banners, and posters for Registered Student Organizations at Virginia Tech.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Art & Design, Graphic Design concentration at Sacred Heart University
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Graphic Design major at Virginia Tech
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet