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Payton Huffaker

Available to hire

I am a Nashville-based graphic designer and illustrator who is passionate about design and image-making.

About

I am a Nashville-based graphic designer and illustrator who is passionate about design and image-making. I love drawing and visual storytelling, and I’m dedicated to creating meaningful and impactful deliverables for the intended audience.

I’m excited to bring my skills in branding, packaging, social media assets, and print/digital design to collaborative teams, and I’m continually expanding into motion graphics and experiential design.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Education

Work experience· 5 roles

Freelance Graphic Designer · Zenagen/Actiiv (NRI)Jan 2025 – Oct 2025 · 10 mos

Design and illustrate t-shirts for local rock and country artists in Nashville, TN. Develop the initial concept art for a set of artist profiles for underground pop and R&B artists. Packaged paper samples for different branches, worked with designing social media and marketing materials.

Freelance Graphic Designer · Zenagen/Actiiv (NRI)Jan 2025 – Oct 2025 · 10 mos

Design and illustrate t-shirts for local rock and country artists in Nashville, TN. Develop initial concept art for a set of artist profiles for underground pop and R&B artists. Packaged paper samples for different branches, and designed social media and marketing materials.

Intern · Athens Paper CompanyMar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Served as designer in the creative and marketing departments for two hair care brands. Developed a wide range of print and digital assets, with additional experience in social media, experiential, and packaging design. Collaborated cross-functionally with various departments to produce work tailored to both B2B and D2C markets.

Freelance Graphic Designer · Zenagen/Actiiv (NRI)Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Intern · Athens Paper CompanyJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Education

BFA Graphic Design · Middle Tennessee State University2030 – 2025
BFA Graphic Design · Middle Tennessee State University2030 – 2023
BFA Graphic Design · Middle Tennessee State University2023 – 2026

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