Graphic designer with deep experience in creating branded documents, marketing collateral, and scalable design systems. I specialize in turning unformatted content—contracts, guides, brochures, and technical documents—into clear, professional, and visually consistent materials. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and maintaining brand standards across typography, color, and layout. At DAI and USAID, I designed B2B sales brochures, onboarding manuals, policy and tech guides, and Code of Conduct documents. I also created brand guidelines, templates, infographics, and visual systems used across web, social, and email. My work combines strong layout design with copy editing for clarity and accuracy.

Gawon Lee

Graphic designer with deep experience in creating branded documents, marketing collateral, and scalable design systems. I specialize in turning unformatted content—contracts, guides, brochures, and technical documents—into clear, professional, and visually consistent materials. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and maintaining brand standards across typography, color, and layout. At DAI and USAID, I designed B2B sales brochures, onboarding manuals, policy and tech guides, and Code of Conduct documents. I also created brand guidelines, templates, infographics, and visual systems used across web, social, and email. My work combines strong layout design with copy editing for clarity and accuracy.

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Graphic designer with deep experience in creating branded documents, marketing collateral, and scalable design systems. I specialize in turning unformatted content—contracts, guides, brochures, and technical documents—into clear, professional, and visually consistent materials. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and maintaining brand standards across typography, color, and layout. At DAI and USAID, I designed B2B sales brochures, onboarding manuals, policy and tech guides, and Code of Conduct documents. I also created brand guidelines, templates, infographics, and visual systems used across web, social, and email. My work combines strong layout design with copy editing for clarity and accuracy.

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Work Experience

Visual Designer at DAI Global, LLC
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Contributed to a brand communications team by producing digital marketing, print, reports, web design materials, infographics, data visuals, decks, and slides; delivered newsletters, videos, and motion graphics while ensuring brand consistency across channels.
Freelance Contract Designer at USAID / Remotely Contracted (via DAI)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Created custom illustrations, maps, and infographics; designed handbooks and event graphics, including visuals for campaigns and motion-based projects.
Brand Designer at Kokie Cosmetics, Inc.
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Led brand work as the sole designer at a beauty startup; communicated with client companies, planned show graphics, and managed vendors, factories, and printers.
Junior Visual Designer at Absolute New York
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Produced campaigns and retail visuals; designed trade show booths and events while collaborating with creative directors and senior designers.
Seasonal Designer at Kiss Products, Inc.
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Entry-level role supporting retail branding; gained first professional experience in the fast-paced beauty industry.
Freelance Contract Designer at Columbia College – Vienna, VA
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Led ESL department initiatives, producing campaigns, newsletters, web visuals, videos, and marketing work.

Education

Master of Arts in Graphic Design at George Mason University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in General Fine Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2024 - November 26, 2025
Human-Computer Interaction for UX Design
January 1, 2024 - November 26, 2025
MIT CSAIL: CS and AI Laboratory
January 1, 2024 - November 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization