I’m a senior freelance graphic designer backed by decades of multidisciplinary experience, leading creative work for global nonprofits and emerging startups. I bring a strategic, adaptable approach across education, finance, nutrition, agriculture, environmental services, tech, real estate, home services, health and mental wellness, and consumer products.…

Lisa Orye

I’m a senior freelance graphic designer backed by decades of multidisciplinary experience, leading creative work for global nonprofits and emerging startups. I bring a strategic, adaptable approach across education, finance, nutrition, agriculture, environmental services, tech, real estate, home services, health and mental wellness, and consumer products.…

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I’m a senior freelance graphic designer backed by decades of multidisciplinary experience, leading creative work for global nonprofits and emerging startups. I bring a strategic, adaptable approach across education, finance, nutrition, agriculture, environmental services, tech, real estate, home services, health and mental wellness, and consumer products.

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Work Experience

Senior Designer at Johns Hopkins University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead design for high-visibility campaigns, events, ribbon cuttings, divisions, and programs across the enterprise, internationally. Concept development and design for assets including print, digital, motion graphics, templates, video, environmental design, signage, branding, rebrand, pitch decks, icon illustration, bus panels, wall wraps, kiosk maps, and lightpole banners. Collaborate with partners, vendors, fabricators, and project managers to move projects through completion. Ensure brand consistency and support enterprise partners with quick-turn templates for presentations, social graphics, signage, posters, and more.
Senior Designer (and multiple roles including Workforce Manager, Instructor, Lead Design Mentor, Events Designer, Program Leader) at Wide Angle Youth Media
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Launched a new design apprenticeship program and a for-hire design studio. Secured clients whose design projects increased revenue and provided funding for initiatives. Executed in-house and client design work while leading and instructing a team of four design apprentices. Served as a video editing and storytelling instructor for 20+ aspiring creatives. Worked as workforce manager for an apprenticeship team of 15 across video and design. Contributed to event design for donor and student media showcases, program writing and planning for student creative production, and initiative/fundraising strategy presentations. Led staff workshops and supported program-level interaction reframing across teams.
Senior Freelance Brand Designer at Independent Contracts
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Provided senior freelance brand design services for clients including Theralogix, American Rivers, Peabody Pharmaceuticals, SAFT Batteries, JBG Smith, The Nature Conservancy, Independent Community Bankers of America, Grasshopper Farms, Children’s Law Center, Cancer Support Community, Cashmere Agency, and Concept Arts, Inc.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (candidate), Graphic Design at Maryland Institute College of Art
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Associate of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Community College of Baltimore County
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Certificate, Event Planning Foundations
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026
Certificate, Doing Design Festival I & II
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026
Event Planning Foundations (certificate)
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026
Doing Design Festival I & II (certificate)
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Other

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