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Hi there, I’m Amy Wike, a Portland-based designer and illustrator. Since 2017, I've been creating custom artwork and design for individuals and organizations, from print and web materials to branding, surface patterns, and event visuals. I thrive on thoughtful, results-driven storytelling and clear, human-centered communication. My career spans museums, nonprofits, and advocacy, where I’ve helped clients built engaging audiences and meaningful connections. I’m well-versed in collaborating with teams, leading creative initiatives, and guiding brand consistency across channels.…Hi there, I’m Amy Wike, a Portland-based designer and illustrator. Since 2017, I've been creating custom artwork and design for individuals and organizations, from print and web materials to branding, surface patterns, and event visuals. I thrive on thoughtful, results-driven storytelling and clear, human-centered communication. My career spans museums, nonprofits, and advocacy, where I’ve helped clients built engaging audiences and meaningful connections. I’m well-versed in collaborating with teams, leading creative initiatives, and guiding brand consistency across channels.

Amy Wike

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Hi there, I’m Amy Wike, a Portland-based designer and illustrator. Since 2017, I've been creating custom artwork and design for individuals and organizations, from print and web materials to branding, surface patterns, and event visuals. I thrive on thoughtful, results-driven storytelling and clear, human-centered communication. My career spans museums, nonprofits, and advocacy, where I’ve helped clients built engaging audiences and meaningful connections. I’m well-versed in collaborating with teams, leading creative initiatives, and guiding brand consistency across channels.…Hi there, I’m Amy Wike, a Portland-based designer and illustrator. Since 2017, I've been creating custom artwork and design for individuals and organizations, from print and web materials to branding, surface patterns, and event visuals. I thrive on thoughtful, results-driven storytelling and clear, human-centered communication. My career spans museums, nonprofits, and advocacy, where I’ve helped clients built engaging audiences and meaningful connections. I’m well-versed in collaborating with teams, leading creative initiatives, and guiding brand consistency across channels.

Available to hire

Hi there, I’m Amy Wike, a Portland-based designer and illustrator. Since 2017, I’ve been creating custom artwork and design for individuals and organizations, from print and web materials to branding, surface patterns, and event visuals. I thrive on thoughtful, results-driven storytelling and clear, human-centered communication.

My career spans museums, nonprofits, and advocacy, where I’ve helped clients built engaging audiences and meaningful connections. I’m well-versed in collaborating with teams, leading creative initiatives, and guiding brand consistency across channels.

Skills

Gouache Illustration

Pen and Ink Illustration

Watercolour Illustration

Adobe Illustrator

Illustration

Experience Level

Gouache Illustration

Expert

Pen and Ink Illustration

Expert

Watercolour Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Design and Illustration at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2015 - November 11, 2025

Work with individual and corporate clients to create custom artwork and design, including print and web materials, branding, surface pattern, and event visuals.

Head of Marketing and Partnerships at The Phillips Collection

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Led marketing strategy and partnerships; created and analyzed strategic marketing campaigns; managed copywriting/editing for promotional materials, the museum's blog, e-news, and social media; oversaw press outreach and site visits; budget management.

Marketing Manager at The Phillips Collection

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Created and analyzed strategic marketing campaigns for institutional and project-based initiatives; copywriting and editing for promotional materials; managed the museum blog, e-news, and social media.

Publicity and Marketing Coordinator at The Phillips Collection

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Facilitated publicity and marketing outreach; prepared press materials; arranged media visits and press events; supported event and exhibition communications.

Data Base & Records Assistant at The Conservation Fund

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Managed and maintained donor database using Raiser's Edge; analyzed donor statistics and trends; implemented email and social media strategy for donor engagement.

Freelance Designer and Illustrator at Freelance Design and Illustration

January 1, 2015 - November 11, 2025

Work with individual and corporate clients to create custom artwork and design, including print and web materials, branding, surface pattern, and event visuals.

Head of Marketing and Partnerships at The Phillips Collection

December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Led marketing strategy and partnerships to advance the museum’s reach and engagement with diverse audiences.

Marketing Manager at The Phillips Collection

December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Developed and analyzed strategic marketing campaigns for institutional and project-based initiatives, including copywriting and editorial work for promotional materials, blog, newsletter, and social media.

Publicity and Marketing Coordinator at The Phillips Collection

December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Coordinated publicity and marketing efforts, created press materials, and managed media relations for guests, influencers, and press visits; supported event promotions.

Database & Records Assistant at The Conservation Fund

December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Managed and maintained donor database using Raiser's Edge; analyzed donor statistics and trends; implemented email and social media strategy.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; double major in Marketing and Entrepreneurship Management; Minor in Art History at University of South Carolina

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Double major: Marketing and Entrepreneurship Management); Minor in Art History at University of South Carolina, Moore School of Business

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Minor in Art History at University of South Carolina, Moore School of Business

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008