Hi, I’m Quinn Kramer, a Chicago-based illustrator and designer and a current student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, class of 2025. I focus on drawing, design, fibers, book binding, film, storyboarding, painting, and collage, and I enjoy turning ideas into tangible visuals that tell a story. I bring hands-on experience from teaching and library work, collaborating with teams to create engaging activities for kids and curate art collections. I value safe, inclusive environments and clear communication, and I’m excited to contribute creative storytelling through art and design.

Quinn Kramer

Hi, I’m Quinn Kramer, a Chicago-based illustrator and designer and a current student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, class of 2025. I focus on drawing, design, fibers, book binding, film, storyboarding, painting, and collage, and I enjoy turning ideas into tangible visuals that tell a story. I bring hands-on experience from teaching and library work, collaborating with teams to create engaging activities for kids and curate art collections. I value safe, inclusive environments and clear communication, and I’m excited to contribute creative storytelling through art and design.

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Hi, I’m Quinn Kramer, a Chicago-based illustrator and designer and a current student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, class of 2025. I focus on drawing, design, fibers, book binding, film, storyboarding, painting, and collage, and I enjoy turning ideas into tangible visuals that tell a story.

I bring hands-on experience from teaching and library work, collaborating with teams to create engaging activities for kids and curate art collections. I value safe, inclusive environments and clear communication, and I’m excited to contribute creative storytelling through art and design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Environmental and Safety Organizer at Green Star Movement
January 1, 2023 - Present
In charge of cataloging and organizing safety data sheets for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Reporting conditions of flammable and corrosive cabinets. Ensuring the school is up to OSHA regulations. On-call for responding to emails.
Special Collections Assistant at Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection
December 31, 2024 - July 21, 2025
Responsible for scheduling tours and visits, curating and cataloging artist books and art pieces for inspection and education consultation. On-call for responding to emails and ad hoc tasks.
Public Mural Intern at Long Beach Public Library
December 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Created murals with coworkers and public volunteers. Taught adults and children how to use materials such as tiles and grout. Became proficient in tile work and worked on scaffolds and ladders.
Shelving Technician at Long Beach Public Library
December 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Organized and tidied materials, decorated for events, and assisted with children's programs including brainstorming and design proposals. Inspected books and furniture for mold and dust and cleaned the facility. Oversaw department during manager's absence and suggested catalog improvements.
Educator, Apollo After School at Apollo After School
January 1, 2025 - Present
Took care of large groups of pre-K to 8th-grade students for before care, recess, lunch, and aftercare. Created engaging activities, crafts, and games for diverse ages; maintained a safe and inclusive environment. CPR and First Aid training completed.
Campus Facilities Environmental & Safety Organizer at IFRM Campus Facilities
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Responsible for cataloging and organizing safety data sheets; reported conditions of flammable and corrosive cabinets and ensured OSHA compliance; performed on-call email responses.
Special Collections Assistant at Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Scheduled tours and visits; curated and cataloged artist books and/or art pieces for inspection and education consultation; supported acquisitions; on-call emails and ad hoc tasks.
Shelving Technician at Long Beach Public Library
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Shelving technician; organized materials; decorated for events; assisted children’s programs with brainstorming and design proposals; inspected books and furniture for mold and dust; acted as department lead in the manager's absence; suggested catalog improvements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor's Degree at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
CPR Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
First Aid Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Other, Professional Services