Rylee Richardson

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
August 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered creative design services across industries, producing branding, print, and digital assets. Created merchandise, marketing content, and promotional materials while managing projects from concept to final delivery in collaboration with clients.
Content Creator & Event Facilitator at Arkansas Maternal Health Hackathon
May 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Created content and assisted in facilitating the Arkansas Maternal Health Care Hackathon at the University’s School of Art Studio + Design Center. Designed event signage, social media posts, merchandise and printed materials, and helped curate the event space to support community collaboration on maternal health solutions.
Graphic Design Research Assistant at University of Arkansas – School of Art Studio + Design Center
May 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Assisted faculty with research on typography, visual communication, and design history. Conducted visual and typographic research, organized archival materials, and supported publications and presentations through analysis, mood boards, and documentation.
Brand Materials Designer at Format Music Festival
September 30, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Designed and produced branded materials for a community music festival in collaboration with local artists. Managed pre-press production, applied audience research to enhance engagement, and contributed to visual storytelling and workflow coordination.
Freelance Designer at Rylee Richardson
August 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered creative design services across industries, producing branding, print, and digital assets. Created merchandise, marketing content, and promotional materials while managing projects from concept to final delivery in collaboration with clients.
Content Creator at Arkansas Maternal Health Hackathon
May 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Created content and assisted in facilitating the Arkansas Maternal Health Care Hackathon at the University’s School of Art Studio + Design Center. Designed event signage, social media posts, merchandise and printed materials, and helped curate the event space to support community collaboration on maternal health solutions.
Graphic Design Research Assistant at University of Arkansas
May 1, 2024 - October 6, 2025
Assisted faculty with research on typography, visual communication, and design history. Conducted visual and typographic research, organized archival materials, and supported publications and presentations through analysis, mood boards, and documentation.
Special Topics Course Participant at University of Arkansas
December 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Participated in a seminar exploring complex social issues in design, with a focus on visual communication surrounding human trafficking. Collaborated with law enforcement officials, filmmakers, educators, survivors, and software developers to examine multidisciplinary approaches to awareness and prevention.
Brand Designer / Designer at Format Music Festival
December 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Designed and produced branded materials for a community music festival in collaboration with local artists. Managed pre-press production, applied audience research to enhance engagement, and contributed to visual storytelling and workflow coordination.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance / Self-Employed
August 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered creative design services across industries, producing branding, print, and digital assets. Created merchandise, marketing content, and promotional materials while managing projects from concept to final delivery in collaboration with clients.
Content Designer at Arkansas Maternal Health Hackathon
May 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Created content and assisted in facilitating the Arkansas Maternal Health Care Hackathon at the University’s School of Art Studio + Design Center. Designed event signage, social media posts, merchandise and printed materials, and helped curate the event space to support community collaboration on maternal health solutions.
Graphic Design Research Assistant at University of Arkansas
May 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Assisted faculty with research on typography, visual communication, and design history. Conducted visual and typographic research, organized archival materials, and supported publications and presentations through analysis, mood boards, and documentation.
Course Participant at University of Arkansas – Special Topics Course
December 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Participated in a seminar exploring complex social issues in design, with a focus on visual communication surrounding human trafficking. Collaborated with law enforcement officials, filmmakers, educators, survivors, and software developers to examine multidisciplinary approaches to awareness and prevention.
Designer at Format Music Festival
December 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Designed and produced branded materials for a community music festival in collaboration with local artists. Managed pre-press production, applied audience research to enhance engagement, and contributed to visual storytelling and workflow coordination.
Freelance Designer at Rylee Richardson
August 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered creative design services across industries, producing branding, print, and digital assets. Created merchandise, marketing content, and promotional materials while managing projects from concept to final delivery in collaboration with clients.
Content Creator & Facilitator at Arkansas Maternal Health Hackathon
May 31, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Created content and assisted in facilitating the Arkansas Maternal Health Care Hackathon at the University’s School of Art Studio + Design Center. Designed event signage, social media posts, merchandise and printed materials, and helped curate the event space to support community collaboration on maternal health solutions.
Graphic Design Research Assistant at University of Arkansas
May 31, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Assisted faculty with research on typography, visual communication, and design history. Conducted visual and typographic research, organized archival materials, and supported publications and presentations through analysis, mood boards, and documentation.
Special Topics Course Participant at University of Arkansas
December 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Participated in a seminar exploring complex social issues in design, with a focus on visual communication surrounding human trafficking. Collaborated with law enforcement officials, filmmakers, educators, survivors, and software developers to examine multidisciplinary approaches to awareness and prevention.
Brand Designer at Format Music Festival
December 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Designed and produced branded materials for a community music festival in collaboration with local artists. Managed pre-press production, applied audience research to enhance engagement, and contributed to visual storytelling and workflow coordination.

Education

BFA in Graphic Design at University of Arkansas
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
BFA in Graphic Design at University of Arkansas
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
BFA in Graphic Design at University of Arkansas
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
BFA in Graphic Design at University of Arkansas
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

AIGA Student Member
January 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025
Dean's List
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
AIGA Student Member
January 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025
Dean's List
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
AIGA Student Member
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025

Industry Experience

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