My name is Samara Hickle, and I specialize in graphic design and illustration. One of my greatest skills is adapting to my client's needs. If you have an idea, I can bring it to life exactly as you envision it! I love working with others to create something we are both extremely proud of. I love trying new things and challenging myself to grow my skills. I am excited to work with you and bring your ideas to life.…

Samara Hickles

My name is Samara Hickle, and I specialize in graphic design and illustration. One of my greatest skills is adapting to my client's needs. If you have an idea, I can bring it to life exactly as you envision it! I love working with others to create something we are both extremely proud of. I love trying new things and challenging myself to grow my skills. I am excited to work with you and bring your ideas to life.…

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My name is Samara Hickle, and I specialize in graphic design and illustration. One of my greatest skills is adapting to my client’s needs. If you have an idea, I can bring it to life exactly as you envision it! I love working with others to create something we are both extremely proud of. I love trying new things and challenging myself to grow my skills. I am excited to work with you and bring your ideas to life.

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Work Experience

Research Assistant at Libbey
June 1, 2024 - Present
Visually interpreted research-relevant data into graphic outputs such as maps. Assisted with research by using archives to find relevant information, and organized findings in a clear and concise manner.
Social Media Manager at Disabled Student Cultural Center (DSCC), UMN Minneapolis
October 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Designed event flyers for DSCC events and managed social media posting. Created engaging graphics to encourage students to join DSCC events.
Intern at Aeternа Media
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Designed and created an NFT for the company to be sold on a blockchain. Collaborated with the team to produce NFTs and supported marketing strategy development.
Concessions Worker at Highland Park Aquatic Center
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Sold food and tickets to customers and resolved customer issues when problems arose. Closed and cleaned the end-of-day area, maintaining service and cleanliness standards.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at University of Minnesota, College of Design
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2027

Qualifications

Photoshop Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
    Personal Business Card
    This is an illustration I created for my own business card. I wanted to create something that reflected me and my personal brand.…
    Clue Poster Design
    This piece is a movie poster design for the movie Clue (1985). Since the movie is set in the 50s, I wanted to create my own typeface as a nod to the quirky themes common in 50s advertisements. Since the movie itself is quirky, I felt it would be the perfect fit. For the poster graphic, I illustrated keys corresponding to each of the rooms featured in the movie where the murder could have occurred. The movie is more quirky than mysterious, so I wanted to create a more stylized poster that highlights the movies aesthetic.…
    Clue Poster Design

    This piece is a movie poster design for the movie Clue (1985). Since the movie is set in the 50s, I wanted to create my own typeface as a nod to the quirky themes common in 50s advertisements. Since the movie itself is quirky, I felt it would be the perfect fit. For the poster graphic, I illustrated keys corresponding to each of the rooms featured in the movie where the murder could have occurred. The movie is more quirky than mysterious, so I wanted to create a more stylized poster that highlights the movies aesthetic.