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I not only love design and illustration, but I also have a passion for both. I find a deep joy in creating something out of nothing. The satisfaction of seeing my work in real-life scenarios keeps me motivated. My career has brought me all across the country, and has been marked by my eagerness to learn and to deliver. I am excited to pursue further opportunities to leverage my artistic talents in enriching the world around me.…I not only love design and illustration, but I also have a passion for both. I find a deep joy in creating something out of nothing. The satisfaction of seeing my work in real-life scenarios keeps me motivated. My career has brought me all across the country, and has been marked by my eagerness to learn and to deliver. I am excited to pursue further opportunities to leverage my artistic talents in enriching the world around me.

Madisyn Kuipers

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I not only love design and illustration, but I also have a passion for both. I find a deep joy in creating something out of nothing. The satisfaction of seeing my work in real-life scenarios keeps me motivated. My career has brought me all across the country, and has been marked by my eagerness to learn and to deliver. I am excited to pursue further opportunities to leverage my artistic talents in enriching the world around me.…I not only love design and illustration, but I also have a passion for both. I find a deep joy in creating something out of nothing. The satisfaction of seeing my work in real-life scenarios keeps me motivated. My career has brought me all across the country, and has been marked by my eagerness to learn and to deliver. I am excited to pursue further opportunities to leverage my artistic talents in enriching the world around me.

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I not only love design and illustration, but I also have a passion for both.
I find a deep joy in creating something out of nothing. The satisfaction of seeing my work in real-life scenarios keeps me motivated. My career has brought me all across the country, and has been marked by my eagerness to learn and to deliver. I am excited to pursue further opportunities to leverage my artistic talents in enriching the world around me.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Watermark Retirement Communities

January 1, 2021 - Present

Daily tasks include designing various event and general marketing needs for communities: flyers, brochures, ads, social media, and more. Proficient in adapting to changes while upholding design and brand standards. Built templates on Lifeloop and Marq for Community Life Directors and trained them on best practices. Created hand-illustrated holiday cards. Involved in redesign of company websites and corporate rebranding. Redesigned and implemented Watermark For Kids nonprofit logo. Lead designer on resident submission artwork calendar, Expressions. Translated architecture blueprints into usable floorplan files for the sales team. Collaborated with editors, copywriters, production and digital teams, and other designers to ensure timely deliverables.

Graphic Designer at Watermark Retirement Communities

January 1, 2021 - Present

Designs event and general marketing materials for communities (flyers, brochures, ads, social media, and more). Built Lifeloop and Marq templates for Community Life Directors; trained them on best practices; hand-illustrated holiday cards; involved in redesign of company websites and corporate rebranding; redesigned and implemented Watermark For Kids nonprofit logo; lead designer on resident submission artwork calendar, Expressions; translated architecture blueprints into usable floorplan files for the sales team; collaborate with editors, copywriters, production and digital teams to ensure timely deliverables.

Graphic Design Intern at Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts

August 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025

Worked with the Community Programs Coordinator to plan curriculum, coordinate daily activities, and assist instructors to mentor youth to complete public art installations (two murals and a parklet) for local clients. Coordinated educational activities such as field trips and guest speakers, handled lunch deliveries, and supported CPC in archiving final program reports, metrics, and data.

Graphic Design Intern at Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts

August 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025

Worked directly with the Community Programs Coordinator to plan curriculum, coordinate daily activities, and assist Instructors to train and mentor youth in order to complete public art installations: two murals and a parklet, for local clients. Coordinated educational activities such as field trips and guest speakers, received daily lunch deliveries, and supported CPC in archiving final program reports, metrics, and data.

ArtWorks Program Assistant at Calvin Communications & Marketing Office

August 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025

Updated Calvin College’s promotional and marketing materials as a student designer, including branding the January Series. Hired after graduation to assist with the College during its rebrand to a University.

ArtWorks Program Assistant at Calvin Communications & Marketing Office

August 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025

Updated Calvin College’s various promotional and marketing materials as a student designer, including branding the January Series, an annual lecture series which reaches 50+ remote sites worldwide. Hired after graduation to assist the College during its rebrand to a University.

Jr. Graphic Designer at Extra Credit Projects

May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025

Assisted Art Directors in the concept, design, and completion of advertising campaigns and rebranding strategies for a wide variety of clients and projects. Redesigned and illustrated art for interior chalk wall and contributed to other internal branding.

Jr. Graphic Designer at Extra Credit Projects

May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025

Assisted Art Directors in the concept, design, and completion of advertising campaigns and rebranding strategies for a wide variety of clients and projects. Redesigned and illustrated art on their interior chalk wall, contributed to other internal branding.

Creative Intern at Madisyn Kuipers

August 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025

Supported design tasks during a creative internship, gaining experience in print and digital media, brand identity, and template creation.

Creative Intern at Madisyn Kuipers

August 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025

Multi-disciplinary graphic designer with 7+ years of experience delivering print and digital media. Built portfolio and contributed to various projects during internship tenure.