I am a graphic designer with previous design experience in the music industry. I have designed multiple album covers for Boston-based artists, along with advertising material and branding for bands with my internship at Manic Kat Records

Taylor M. Olson

I am a graphic designer with previous design experience in the music industry. I have designed multiple album covers for Boston-based artists, along with advertising material and branding for bands with my internship at Manic Kat Records

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I am a graphic designer with previous design experience in the music industry. I have designed multiple album covers for Boston-based artists, along with advertising material and branding for bands with my internship at Manic Kat Records

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Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at Manic Kat Records
January 1, 2026 - Present
Designed graphics and promotional material for social media and website. Created merchandise designs for Amber Pacific.
Graphic Design Intern at Parks and Mills
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Developed brand identity, packaging and marketing materials.
Graphic Designer at Park and Mills
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created the visual identity for a start-up brand, edited photos and video content, and designed social media and website graphics.
Designer and Social Media Manager at Student Television Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
In charge of designing crowdfunding content, creating poster and visual branding content, and managing as well as designing content for Instagram and TikTok.
Design Communications Assistant – Work Study at College of Fine Arts
December 31, 2024 - July 16, 2025
Created social media and event graphics. Created a logo and promotional material for Boston University Art Galleries.
Photo Graphics Team at The Pinky Toe Paper
January 1, 2024 - Present
Tasked with creating thumbnails for articles and design experience with Canva and Adobe Photoshop.
Design Communications Assistant at College of Fine Arts
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed graphics for events and social media posts.
Brand Designer at Boston University BFA Thesis Exhibition
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Collaborated on visual branding system for the exhibit. Designed poster and postcards advertising the event. Managed and designed content for the social media team.
Lead Graphic Designer at The Beat of Boston University | WTBU
January 1, 2023 - Present
Hand drawn illustrating, organizing and digitizing illustrations, designing pages and spreads, and zine layout in Adobe InDesign.
Stylist at Fabrio Magazine
January 1, 2023 - Present
Organizing photoshoots, sewing and upcycling clothing, and styling outfits.
Design Editor in Chief and Head Designer at The Highlander Newsmagazine
December 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Edited photos in Adobe Photoshop, created graphics, illustrations, and infographics in Adobe Illustrator, and designed pages, spreads, and magazine layout in Adobe InDesign.
Graphic Design Intern at Cherry Bombe Magazine
December 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Designed event advertisements and social media posts.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created album cover artwork, band merchandise and poster designs, and designed posters for Boston University Theater productions.
Radio DJ / Art Director at WTBU Radio
January 1, 2022 - Present
Co-hosted “Aux Privileges Revoked” and co-ran the show Instagram page. Designed brand identity for Aux Privileges Revoked. Worked as Art Director for “The Beat”, the WTBU radio zine.
Design Communications Assistant at College of Fine Arts, Boston University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Designed graphics, posters, social media posts, logos, merchandise, one sheets, signage, and brochures. Created the logo and branding system for BU Art Galleries.
Designer at The Highlander Newsmagazine
December 31, 2020 - July 16, 2025
Edited photos in Adobe Photoshop, created graphics, illustrations, and infographics in Adobe Illustrator, and designed pages and spreads with Adobe InDesign.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Boston University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2026
High School Diploma at McLean High School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Boston University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
BFA Thesis Exhibition at Boston University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (minor in Advertising) at Boston University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
BFA Thesis Exhibition (Brand Designer) at Boston University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

College of Fine Arts Performance Award Scholarship
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
National Scholastic Press Association Finalist–Designer of the Year
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Virginia High School League Third place–Inside Page Layout Spread
October 16, 2021 - October 16, 2021
National Scholastic Press Association Fifth place–Recognition for Outstanding COVID Coverage
April 30, 2020 - April 30, 2020
College of Fine Arts Performance Award Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
National Scholastic Press Association Finalist
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
College of Fine Arts Performance Award Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - August 4, 2026
National Scholastic Press Association Finalist (Fifth place–Recognition for Outstanding COVID Coverage)
November 1, 2021 - August 4, 2026
National Scholastic Press Association Finalist (Designer of the Year)
April 30, 2020 - August 4, 2026

Industry Experience

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