Graphic designer + Artist based in Western NY. Past clients include Google, California Dept of Public Health, CreateCA, Banila & Co., Melissa & Doug and Spongelle

Emily Pontanares

Graphic designer + Artist based in Western NY. Past clients include Google, California Dept of Public Health, CreateCA, Banila & Co., Melissa & Doug and Spongelle

Available to hire

Graphic designer + Artist based in Western NY. Past clients include Google, California Dept of Public Health, CreateCA, Banila & Co., Melissa & Doug and Spongelle

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Designer at Google
August 10, 2025 - December 30, 2024
Art Director at Rescue Agency
April 4, 2022 - July 1, 2024
-Designing OOH, paid social and web assets for various federal agencies, state initiatives & non-profit organizations. -Collaborating with copy, production, client services, video and research teams across multiple projects. - Creatively navigating complex client problems and being agile in feedback from executive directors and clients. - Excellent time management and project skills thriving in a remote work environment for over 􏚳 years.
Lead Graphic Designer at CreateCA
July 1, 2022 - June 9, 2025
Responsibilities include designing and creating several pieces of collateral for social media, website, newsletters and presentations, amending designs after feedback and ensure that final designs are aligned with campaign strategy, goals and branding and keeping current on education and arts news for inspiration and execution of relevant designs.
Graphics & Multimedia Specialist at MCAS Miramar
February 2, 2018 - February 14, 2020
Responsibilities include creating print advertising, digital media, and social media content for marketing campaigns, providing photography for on-site projects and utilizing photo editing software, producing new artwork designs for multi-media marketing campaigns across the organization, and in-house print production.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at CSU San Marcos
August 14, 2025 - May 20, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Other