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Hi, I’m Fiona Hilton, a Bay Area-based graphic designer and fine artist who loves shaping brand identity, illustration, and UX-focused visuals. I collaborate with teams to create cohesive visual systems for digital and print, translating ideas into striking branding, logos, and motion graphics. I’ve built design programs from the ground up for nonprofits and creative studios, blending traditional painting with modern design tools to deliver polished visuals on tight timelines. Whether leading brand direction, crafting print campaigns, or designing for social media, I aim to inspire clarity and joy through thoughtful visuals.…Hi, I’m Fiona Hilton, a Bay Area-based graphic designer and fine artist who loves shaping brand identity, illustration, and UX-focused visuals. I collaborate with teams to create cohesive visual systems for digital and print, translating ideas into striking branding, logos, and motion graphics. I’ve built design programs from the ground up for nonprofits and creative studios, blending traditional painting with modern design tools to deliver polished visuals on tight timelines. Whether leading brand direction, crafting print campaigns, or designing for social media, I aim to inspire clarity and joy through thoughtful visuals.

Fiona Hilton

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Illustrator, +2

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Hi, I’m Fiona Hilton, a Bay Area-based graphic designer and fine artist who loves shaping brand identity, illustration, and UX-focused visuals. I collaborate with teams to create cohesive visual systems for digital and print, translating ideas into striking branding, logos, and motion graphics. I’ve built design programs from the ground up for nonprofits and creative studios, blending traditional painting with modern design tools to deliver polished visuals on tight timelines. Whether leading brand direction, crafting print campaigns, or designing for social media, I aim to inspire clarity and joy through thoughtful visuals.…Hi, I’m Fiona Hilton, a Bay Area-based graphic designer and fine artist who loves shaping brand identity, illustration, and UX-focused visuals. I collaborate with teams to create cohesive visual systems for digital and print, translating ideas into striking branding, logos, and motion graphics. I’ve built design programs from the ground up for nonprofits and creative studios, blending traditional painting with modern design tools to deliver polished visuals on tight timelines. Whether leading brand direction, crafting print campaigns, or designing for social media, I aim to inspire clarity and joy through thoughtful visuals.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Fiona Hilton, a Bay Area-based graphic designer and fine artist who loves shaping brand identity, illustration, and UX-focused visuals. I collaborate with teams to create cohesive visual systems for digital and print, translating ideas into striking branding, logos, and motion graphics.

I’ve built design programs from the ground up for nonprofits and creative studios, blending traditional painting with modern design tools to deliver polished visuals on tight timelines. Whether leading brand direction, crafting print campaigns, or designing for social media, I aim to inspire clarity and joy through thoughtful visuals.

Skills

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Italian

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French

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Japanese

Beginner

Work Experience

Brand and Design Manager at Girl Scouts of Northern California

September 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Led the Girl Scouts Media Squad, creating presentations in media learning, structuring assignments, and growth opportunities; developed a social media strategy with the social coordinator, producing templated graphic content for consistent posting. Created the 2026 Golden Gate Bridge bridging branding including patches, pins, merch, and digital/print graphics. Built the 2025 Impact Report and coordinated revisions across stakeholders.

Graphic Designer at The Trevor Project

August 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025

Designed a system of customizable vector illustrations used nationally and internationally for The Trevor Project’s brand. Collaborated with the Research Team on graphs and graphics for the highly-cited 2023 and 2024 National Surveys, recognized by CBS and other major outlets. Developed illustrated motion graphics for the 2023 Pride Campaign video with Macy’s. Revitalized PDF Guides for chapter launches in Mexico, elevating their visual appeal and engagement. Produced digital media for reports, blogs, web ads, and campaigns such as the 25th anniversary and advocate awards.

Graphic Designer & Fine Artist at Fiona C. Hilton Atelier

June 1, 2010 - Present

Spearheaded the creative direction and executed design projects encompassing brand identity, graphics, and logo design for various clients; based in Los Angeles + Boston + Remote. Volunteered time as a graphic designer for Maine-based Palaver Strings since 2017, designing for 9 seasons. Orchestrated logo, branding, and original mobile UX design for a neighbor app featured on Product Hunt. Collaborated with BlueStone Hospitality to install 30+ large-scale typographic murals nationwide. Completed painting commissions, participated in artist residencies, and showcased in group and solo shows.

Graphic Designer at Laddie John Dill Art Studio

September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2022

Contributed to conceptual development, schematics, and digital mockups for art in public and private collections worldwide. Assisted the artist with canvas fabrication and artwork installation during summers.

Creative Director at Hollywood 3D Printing

September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018

Directed and executed brand design strategies across multiple channels, encompassing logo design, web + UX, digital + print marketing materials, media, and events. Developed intuitive UX designs for a consumer 3D printing platform enabling seamless on-demand B2C printing. Painted 3D printed props for TV ads for major brands like Apple, GEICO, Dr Pepper, KFC, Arco, and MTV Music Awards. Managed all social platforms, generating engaging content and fostering interactions, achieving a 20x growth in followers. Directed, staged, and edited photo graphics to curate a printed 90-page photo book.