Hi, I'm Izabella Podowski, a graphic designer and web developer blending branding with storytelling. I earned a BFA from SAIC and bring 5+ years of experience across print, web, and multimedia. I'm proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma, delivering polished assets that perform well on web and print. I love turning complex ideas into clear, accessible designs, and I bring practical web know-how (HTML/CSS) to my design process to ensure cohesive brand experiences.

Izabella Podowski

Hi, I'm Izabella Podowski, a graphic designer and web developer blending branding with storytelling. I earned a BFA from SAIC and bring 5+ years of experience across print, web, and multimedia. I'm proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma, delivering polished assets that perform well on web and print. I love turning complex ideas into clear, accessible designs, and I bring practical web know-how (HTML/CSS) to my design process to ensure cohesive brand experiences.

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Hi, I’m Izabella Podowski, a graphic designer and web developer blending branding with storytelling. I earned a BFA from SAIC and bring 5+ years of experience across print, web, and multimedia. I’m proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma, delivering polished assets that perform well on web and print.

I love turning complex ideas into clear, accessible designs, and I bring practical web know-how (HTML/CSS) to my design process to ensure cohesive brand experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent

Work Experience

Video creator/Editor at Freelance
August 1, 2024 - November 17, 2024
Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, experienced in shooting footage with various cameras, video editing software, and post-production. Skilled at realizing customers' ideas and creating content within a timely manner, meeting customer standards, collaborating, and visualizing ideas.
Video/Audio Editor at Eatin’ Asphalt F1 Podcast
July 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024
Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Google Drive & Sheets, and Zoom. Proficient in video editing software, VFX, color correction, digital asset management and remote collaboration. Organized with excellent time management and social media analytics and strategies.
Media Buyer at Reckless Records
September 1, 2023 - November 17, 2024
Evaluated, priced, and processed used items for sale and purchased products in exchange for cash or store credit. Organized and arranged products, handled transactions with cash, card, and check. Provided extensive customer service in a calm and kind manner, answered phones, and monitored theft.
Retail Associate at Rasputin Records
September 1, 2023 - November 17, 2024
Secured from theft and organized various new and used products throughout the store. Managed customer service and transactions using cash and card. Took health precautions during covid such as cleaning and temperature checks.
Graphic Designer (Seasonal) at Swedish Women's Educational Association
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Designed 40+ optimized digital and print assets including logos, flyers, banners, promotional content, and event programs. Managed the full design lifecycle for event materials, ensuring assets were web and print-ready while maintaining a rapid turnaround for revisions. Utilized Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, and Canva to create custom illustrations and final marketing designs.
Graphic Designer & Web Developer (Freelance) at Freelance
August 1, 2024 - Present
Created custom promotional materials for music artists, designing album covers (digital/print), 3D mock-ups, and organization branding. Developed responsive, mobile-first websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, focusing on UI/UX and accessibility. Designed interactive UI components and custom assets (Figma, Photoshop) to improve site performance and usability for various clients.
Media & Sign Designer at Reckless Records
September 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Designed promotional graphics, social media assets, and print materials to drive marketing campaigns and in-store events. Collaborated with management to execute marketing strategies tailored to the local community.
Video/Audio Editor at Eatin' Asphalt F1 Podcast
September 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Edited long-form video and promotional clips, applying motion graphics, VFX, and professional audio balancing (Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects). Created promotional flyers and social media content to drive viewership of the podcast.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2025
High School Diploma at College Park High School
August 1, 2016 - May 31, 2020
BFA at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Gaming, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization