Hi, I’m Molly Yergens, a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and visual storyteller based in Minneapolis. I specialize in translating ideas and narratives into clear, compelling visual experiences across print and digital media. With a painter’s sensibility and a strong eye for composition, color, and typography, I bring both creativity and precision to every project. My background in education informs a design approach focused on clarity, accessibility, and engagement. My work spans branding, illustration, book and publication design, educational media, package design, and art direction. I thrive on collaboration, strategic thinking, and the challenge of shaping visuals that inform, inspire, and connect. studioyergens.com

Molly Yergens

Hi, I’m Molly Yergens, a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and visual storyteller based in Minneapolis. I specialize in translating ideas and narratives into clear, compelling visual experiences across print and digital media. With a painter’s sensibility and a strong eye for composition, color, and typography, I bring both creativity and precision to every project. My background in education informs a design approach focused on clarity, accessibility, and engagement. My work spans branding, illustration, book and publication design, educational media, package design, and art direction. I thrive on collaboration, strategic thinking, and the challenge of shaping visuals that inform, inspire, and connect. studioyergens.com

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Hi, I’m Molly Yergens, a multidisciplinary designer, artist, and visual storyteller based in Minneapolis. I specialize in translating ideas and narratives into clear, compelling visual experiences across print and digital media. With a painter’s sensibility and a strong eye for composition, color, and typography, I bring both creativity and precision to every project.

My background in education informs a design approach focused on clarity, accessibility, and engagement. My work spans branding, illustration, book and publication design, educational media, package design, and art direction. I thrive on collaboration, strategic thinking, and the challenge of shaping visuals that inform, inspire, and connect.

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Language

English
Fluent
Norwegian
Advanced
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Visual Designer at AEON School (formerly Avenues Online)
July 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Established the school’s first dedicated visual design role, creating a unified design system and visual language for digital-first learning experiences. Translated complex concepts into clear, accessible, visually-rich resources, including illustrated guides, slide presentations, educational comics, animations, videos, and graphic assets. Partnered with cross-disciplinary teams to develop creative concepts and refine design solutions through iterative feedback and strategic collaboration. Created scalable interactive content and organized digital assets for efficient integration into online platforms.
Global Electives Program Manager at Avenues Online
July 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Designed systems and processes that ensured the academic success of over 200 students across multiple global campuses. Managed a team of 14 elective teachers across multiple time zones, supporting them through individualized training and mentorship. Collaborated with campus leaders across 5 international sites to integrate online elective course programming into on-campus student schedules. Researched programmatic applications of VR and XR tools for online learning. Created and taught the online Film and Animation course.
Art and Design Teacher at Avenues: São Paulo
June 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Designed and taught courses in visual arts, communication design, and film, with a focus on storytelling and creative problem-solving. Played a key leadership role within interdisciplinary project teams. Co-led a real-world documentary filmmaking experience in Guatemala.
Art Teacher at Avenues: New York
June 1, 2018 - October 23, 2025
Developed and delivered film, photography, and other visual arts curricula. Fostered inclusive communities as faculty advisor to the Queer Straight Alliance.
Visual Arts Instructor at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School
May 31, 2015 - October 22, 2025
Directed and produced a feature-length documentary about the school's history, engaging 100+ students and faculty in a creative collaboration. Designed promotional campaigns and multimedia content for the school's communications and admissions departments. Brought innovative, thematic design concepts to nine years of yearbook publications, managing layout, typography, art direction, and visual storytelling.

Education

Graphic Design Certificate at Shillington Education
January 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Master of Fine Arts at Lesley University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Master of Education, Visual Arts Licensure K-12 at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Graphic Design Certificate
January 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services