Visual designer with experience creating user-centered digital experiences across web, marketing, and editorial projects. Strong foundation in typography, layout, and visual communication with experience translating complex ideas into intuitive, engaging designs.

Siri Pottavathini

Visual designer with experience creating user-centered digital experiences across web, marketing, and editorial projects. Strong foundation in typography, layout, and visual communication with experience translating complex ideas into intuitive, engaging designs.

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Visual designer with experience creating user-centered digital experiences across web, marketing, and editorial projects. Strong foundation in typography, layout, and visual communication with experience translating complex ideas into intuitive, engaging designs.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Dyspohoric Magazine
December 1, 2025 - Present
Designed editorial layouts for a fashion magazine, maintaining a cohesive visual identity across print. Partnered with designers, writers, and photographers to create compelling editorial content and layouts. Supported magazine events through community engagement, live screen printing, and promotional activities.
Graphic Design Intern at Couchbase
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Designed engaging social media and web advertising materials using Figma; Created wireframes and mock-ups for upcoming Couchbase products, including a new AI initiative; Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, UI/UX, and marketing teams.
Design Lead at Asterisk Magazine (SJSU Fashion Publication)
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Directed the visual identity for a student-led fashion magazine from concept through final print production. Designed fashion-forward spreads, typography systems, and visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite. Collaborated with photographers and models during photo shoots. Managed a creative team to develop cohesive layouts while maintaining brand standards across multiple issues. Partnered with the Editor-in-Chief to manage tight production deadlines and communicate with vendors for print execution.
Design Lead at Asterisk Magazine
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Directed a team of graphic designers to produce bold, fashion-forward layouts for SJSU’s student-led fashion magazine; Oversaw the entire design process, from concept to final print, using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva; Coordinated photoshoots, guiding photographers and models to align with the magazine’s aesthetic; Assisted the editor-in-chief in finalizing the magazine and communicating with printers for production.
Creative Director at The Spear Magazine (SJSU Sports Publication)
April 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Led the creative vision for SJSU’s sports magazine, designing layouts using Adobe Creative Suite. Managed/mentored a team of designers while collaborating with journalists, photographers, and editors. Promoted from Graphic Designer to Creative Director in August 2024 to spearhead the magazine’s design strategy and elevate its visual brand identity.
Creative Director at The Spear Magazine
April 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Led the creative vision for SJSU’s sports magazine, designing layouts and graphics using Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate; Managed and mentored a team of graphic designers; Collaborated with journalists, photographers, and editors; Promoted from graphic designer to creative director, taking charge of the magazine’s design strategy.
Graphic Design Intern at Couchbase
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Developed graphics and UI screens for the Couchbase website and database using Figma; Designed clear, effective diagrams to enhance internal documentation; Gained hands-on experience working with the UI/UX team to improve visual communication.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at San Jose State University
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies (Graphic Design emphasis); Minor in Psychology at San Jose State University
August 20, 2021 - May 20, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services