Hi, I’m Emily Barnard—an advertising and graphic design student based in the Chicago area. I’m passionate about creating clear, visually engaging brand and marketing materials, from print layouts to digital campaigns, and I enjoy turning research and creative direction into strong design systems. I’ve built hands-on experience through an internship focused on brand positioning and original creative assets, plus college projects where I designed multi-page print work and developed a small web experience with HTML/CSS and responsive layouts. Whether it’s typography, copywriting, or polishing details in tools like InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, I’m motivated by collaboration and delivering work that feels both creative and effective.…

Emily Barnard

Hi, I’m Emily Barnard—an advertising and graphic design student based in the Chicago area. I’m passionate about creating clear, visually engaging brand and marketing materials, from print layouts to digital campaigns, and I enjoy turning research and creative direction into strong design systems. I’ve built hands-on experience through an internship focused on brand positioning and original creative assets, plus college projects where I designed multi-page print work and developed a small web experience with HTML/CSS and responsive layouts. Whether it’s typography, copywriting, or polishing details in tools like InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, I’m motivated by collaboration and delivering work that feels both creative and effective.…

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Hi, I’m Emily Barnard—an advertising and graphic design student based in the Chicago area. I’m passionate about creating clear, visually engaging brand and marketing materials, from print layouts to digital campaigns, and I enjoy turning research and creative direction into strong design systems.

I’ve built hands-on experience through an internship focused on brand positioning and original creative assets, plus college projects where I designed multi-page print work and developed a small web experience with HTML/CSS and responsive layouts. Whether it’s typography, copywriting, or polishing details in tools like InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, I’m motivated by collaboration and delivering work that feels both creative and effective.

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Work Experience

Brand & Design Intern at BREAKTHRU - Chicago, IL
December 1, 2026 - Present
Conducted competitive research to support brand positioning. Developed brand assets for sales and web materials using original graphics and layouts. Worked to communicate complex ideas clearly with a visually engaging design approach.
Brand & Design Intern at BREAKTHRU
December 1, 2026 - Present
Conducted competitive research for brand positioning. Developed brand assets for sales and web materials, creating original graphics and layouts. Helped communicate complex ideas clearly and visually for marketing needs.
Student (Advertising & Design Projects) at Columbia College Chicago - Chicago, IL
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Created multi-page print layouts using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Produced a physical copy book for a children’s illustration course. Completed typography and copywriting coursework, strengthening both visual and written communication skills.
Student (Advertising & Design Projects) at Columbia College Chicago
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Designed multi-page print layouts using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Created a physical copy book for a Children’s Illustration course. Built skills in typography and copywriting through coursework and project-based learning.
Decor Installer (Seasonal) at Philips Flower Installer - Oak Brook Terrace, IL
November 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Travelled in teams to client locations for seasonal installs. Cooperatively designed and arranged client decorations and trees, supporting smooth on-site execution and teamwork.
Decor Installer (seasonal) at Philips Flower Installer
November 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Seasonal decor installer traveling in teams to client locations. Coordinated and arranged client decorations and trees through cooperative planning and on-site execution.
Kitchen at Aurelios Pizza - LaGrange, IL
April 1, 2016 - Present
Worked in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment while prioritizing appeal and value. Built consistency and reliability through shift work focused on customer satisfaction and visual presentation.
Kitchen at Aurelios Pizza
April 1, 2016 - Present
Worked in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, prioritizing appeal and value while maintaining consistency. Focused on customer satisfaction and visual presentation during shifts.

Education

B.A. Advertising (Minor: Graphic Design) at Columbia College Chicago
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Associate Degree at College of DuPage
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
B.A. Advertising (Minor: Graphic Design) at Columbia College Chicago
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Associate Degree at College of DuPage
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail