Hi! I'm Samantha a design-driven, book-loving, Type A innovator—mastering the art of balance between creativity and order with style and precision! As a dedicated graphic designer, I have honed my skills in visual storytelling, brand identity development, and strategic design execution. Over my career, I have specialized in creating compelling marketing materials, enhancing brand consistency, and driving customer engagement through compelling and creative design. During my time at Marie Callender’s, I redesigned menus to align with the brand identity, creating modern and cohesive visuals. I also developed to-go pamphlets and promotional flyers for seasonal sales. My efforts not only modernized the presentation but also significantly increased foot traffic to our sales events by ensuring all elements were visually harmonious and appealing. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Redesigned essential menus and marketing materials at Marie Callender’s, boosting customer engagement. Produced high-quality posts for social media marketing for wellness brand The Plug Conceptualize and created compelling book cover designs that reflected the genre and story within. If you are looking for someone who excels in creative project management, visual storytelling, and brand identity development, please email me at _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Samantha Shuton

Hi! I'm Samantha a design-driven, book-loving, Type A innovator—mastering the art of balance between creativity and order with style and precision! As a dedicated graphic designer, I have honed my skills in visual storytelling, brand identity development, and strategic design execution. Over my career, I have specialized in creating compelling marketing materials, enhancing brand consistency, and driving customer engagement through compelling and creative design. During my time at Marie Callender’s, I redesigned menus to align with the brand identity, creating modern and cohesive visuals. I also developed to-go pamphlets and promotional flyers for seasonal sales. My efforts not only modernized the presentation but also significantly increased foot traffic to our sales events by ensuring all elements were visually harmonious and appealing. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Redesigned essential menus and marketing materials at Marie Callender’s, boosting customer engagement. Produced high-quality posts for social media marketing for wellness brand The Plug Conceptualize and created compelling book cover designs that reflected the genre and story within. If you are looking for someone who excels in creative project management, visual storytelling, and brand identity development, please email me at _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hi! I’m Samantha a design-driven, book-loving, Type A innovator—mastering the art of balance between creativity and order with style and precision!

As a dedicated graphic designer, I have honed my skills in visual storytelling, brand identity development, and strategic design execution. Over my career, I have specialized in creating compelling marketing materials, enhancing brand consistency, and driving customer engagement through compelling and creative design.

During my time at Marie Callender’s, I redesigned menus to align with the brand identity, creating modern and cohesive visuals. I also developed to-go pamphlets and promotional flyers for seasonal sales. My efforts not only modernized the presentation but also significantly increased foot traffic to our sales events by ensuring all elements were visually harmonious and appealing.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Redesigned essential menus and marketing materials at Marie Callender’s, boosting customer engagement.
Produced high-quality posts for social media marketing for wellness brand The Plug
Conceptualize and created compelling book cover designs that reflected the genre and story within.

If you are looking for someone who excels in creative project management, visual storytelling, and brand identity development, please email me at Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at The Plug
March 31, 2025 - July 17, 2025
Designed marketing materials for print and social media while maintaining branding and company aesthetics. Updated packaging materials and collaborated with the team to provide last minute changes and edits.
Graphic Design Intern/Graphic Design Leader at Your Book Team
May 31, 2025 - July 17, 2025
Designed visually compelling book covers for print and Kindle formats optimized for target audiences. Created engaging graphics for social media marketing using photography and text. Collaborated in team meetings providing feedback to improve designs. Used Photoshop, typography, and AI tools for book designs aligned with client specifications. Utilized Canva to design promotional video reels tailored for TikTok and social media campaigns. As design leader, managed project timelines, organized files, and participated in feedback sessions to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Graphic Designer at Marie Callender’s
April 30, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Led design initiatives to revamp promotional materials including menus and event flyers. Collaborated closely with the owner for feedback and approvals. Used Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Effects panel to create cohesive, high-impact marketing materials. Maintained visual consistency with designated color palettes and typography standards to reinforce brand identity. Modernized brunch, kids’, and to-go menus attracting customers and increasing sales. Conducted competitor research to incorporate current design trends and maintain visual relevance.

Education

Associate of Science at Pasadena City College
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Arts at California State University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-Commerce (Google Certificate) at Coursera
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Certificate of Achievement in Adobe Premiere Pro at Training Connection
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate of Achievement – Design/Arts Media Foundation
August 18, 2022 - May 15, 2024
Certificate of Achievement – Marketing Management
July 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Certificate of Achievement in Adobe Premiere Pro
August 1, 2014 - August 25, 2014
Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-Commerce (Google Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
    uniE621 Bark Tag Invention Project
    The goal of this project was to create branding and packaging design for a fictitious product; the Bark Tag which was a device that clipped onto a dog collar and translated barks, howls, and yelps into human english. The feel of this project was to evoke whimsy and humor with clear canine marketing.
    uniE621 Dark Tales & Happily Every Afters - Book Set Design
    Special Box set of Original Fairy Tale Books Objective: Create a unique book set with specialty packaging for original fairy tale stories by authors Grimm, Anderson, & Perrault. This set is of high quality and is targeted toward book lovers and collectors. This product would be featured everywhere where books are sold. Details: This specialty book set was made to evoke whimsy, beauty, and darkness. I wanted to embrace the darker side of these common fairy tales by drawing details from the stories most famous villains. The packaging design features a box design that resembles the shape of a book and is held together with leather cording. The packaging comes adorn with metal detailing and gold foiling. The book themselves feature metal key book marks and leather detailing. graphicdesigner designer photo