Hi, I’m Sam Grizelj, a visual designer and editor based in Coral Springs, Florida. I’m pursuing an English degree (Florida Atlantic University, 2026 expected), however, I have built skills in layout, typography, and narrative. I’ve contributed to student magazines and campus media, refining layouts, edits, and multimedia assets. I enjoy creating cohesive magazines and multimedia pieces that connect with readers, and I bring hands-on experience in editing, design, and audio/video workflows from internships and student projects. I’m eager to apply my storytelling and visual design skills to collaborative editorial and publishing work.

Sam Grizelj

Hi, I’m Sam Grizelj, a visual designer and editor based in Coral Springs, Florida. I’m pursuing an English degree (Florida Atlantic University, 2026 expected), however, I have built skills in layout, typography, and narrative. I’ve contributed to student magazines and campus media, refining layouts, edits, and multimedia assets. I enjoy creating cohesive magazines and multimedia pieces that connect with readers, and I bring hands-on experience in editing, design, and audio/video workflows from internships and student projects. I’m eager to apply my storytelling and visual design skills to collaborative editorial and publishing work.

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Hi, I’m Sam Grizelj, a visual designer and editor based in Coral Springs, Florida. I’m pursuing an English degree (Florida Atlantic University, 2026 expected), however, I have built skills in layout, typography, and narrative. I’ve contributed to student magazines and campus media, refining layouts, edits, and multimedia assets.

I enjoy creating cohesive magazines and multimedia pieces that connect with readers, and I bring hands-on experience in editing, design, and audio/video workflows from internships and student projects. I’m eager to apply my storytelling and visual design skills to collaborative editorial and publishing work.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor (Nonfiction / Visual Arts / Graphic Narrative) at Coastlines
August 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Edited and coordinated content for a literary magazine; organized weekly meetings, drafted acceptance/rejection letters, and communicated with students and professors. Created blog posts, managed submissions, and assisted with editorial workflow; reviewed art pieces for inclusion and guided proofreading and development edits.
Graphic Designer Intern at Swamp Ape Review
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Composed an aesthetically pleasing layout for fiction/nonfiction pieces; paired artwork with literary pieces, drafted front and back covers, and produced a 112-page issue within a week.
Graphic Designer Intern at Coastlines
February 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Planned the magazine layout to be visually cohesive; paired artwork with literary pieces, designed front/back covers, and delivered 92 pages in under a week.
Audio Editor at Eagle Media (Eagle Radio)
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Recorded podcast episodes, verified equipment setup, hosted episodes, and edited audio to maintain clear, engaging listening experiences.
Graphic Designer Editor at Eagle Media (Eagle News)
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Designed magazine layouts, created eye-catching visuals, and produced posters for upcoming events to inform audiences.
Graphic Designer / Editor at Artifex Literary Magazine
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Orchestrated magazine layout, paired artwork with text, drafted front/back covers, and organized sections and order of content for an 80-page issue.
Social Media Manager at Parkland Buddy Sports
May 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Edited and filmed promotional videos; managed social media accounts; designed the program’s logo and promotional materials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Design at Florida Gulf Coast University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in English; Minor in Creative Writing at Florida Atlantic University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Premiere Pro
January 1, 2018 - April 8, 2026
Adobe Photoshop CC
January 1, 2018 - April 8, 2026
Adobe InDesign
January 1, 2018 - April 8, 2026
Audacity
January 1, 2018 - April 8, 2026
Procreate
January 1, 2018 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services