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I am a passionate storyteller transforming ideas into designs that captivate and inspire. With 4 years of experience crafting unique brand identities, digital designs, and print materials, I thrive on pushing creative boundaries in a fast-paced environment. Whether it’s breathing life into a concept or refining the tiniest detail, I bring strategic thinking to every project, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite while approaching everyday work with a leadership mindset. I’m a visionary who turns challenges into opportunities, uplifting and guiding everyone around me. My experience leading marketing efforts for multiple assets, branding services, and commercial photography in Charlotte has taught me to turn complexity into clear, compelling visuals.…I am a passionate storyteller transforming ideas into designs that captivate and inspire. With 4 years of experience crafting unique brand identities, digital designs, and print materials, I thrive on pushing creative boundaries in a fast-paced environment. Whether it’s breathing life into a concept or refining the tiniest detail, I bring strategic thinking to every project, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite while approaching everyday work with a leadership mindset. I’m a visionary who turns challenges into opportunities, uplifting and guiding everyone around me. My experience leading marketing efforts for multiple assets, branding services, and commercial photography in Charlotte has taught me to turn complexity into clear, compelling visuals.

Ashtin Hmielewski

Graphic Designer, Photographer, Brand Designer, +2

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I am a passionate storyteller transforming ideas into designs that captivate and inspire. With 4 years of experience crafting unique brand identities, digital designs, and print materials, I thrive on pushing creative boundaries in a fast-paced environment. Whether it’s breathing life into a concept or refining the tiniest detail, I bring strategic thinking to every project, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite while approaching everyday work with a leadership mindset. I’m a visionary who turns challenges into opportunities, uplifting and guiding everyone around me. My experience leading marketing efforts for multiple assets, branding services, and commercial photography in Charlotte has taught me to turn complexity into clear, compelling visuals.…I am a passionate storyteller transforming ideas into designs that captivate and inspire. With 4 years of experience crafting unique brand identities, digital designs, and print materials, I thrive on pushing creative boundaries in a fast-paced environment. Whether it’s breathing life into a concept or refining the tiniest detail, I bring strategic thinking to every project, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite while approaching everyday work with a leadership mindset. I’m a visionary who turns challenges into opportunities, uplifting and guiding everyone around me. My experience leading marketing efforts for multiple assets, branding services, and commercial photography in Charlotte has taught me to turn complexity into clear, compelling visuals.

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I am a passionate storyteller transforming ideas into designs that captivate and inspire. With 4 years of experience crafting unique brand identities, digital designs, and print materials, I thrive on pushing creative boundaries in a fast-paced environment. Whether it’s breathing life into a concept or refining the tiniest detail, I bring strategic thinking to every project, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite while approaching everyday work with a leadership mindset.

I’m a visionary who turns challenges into opportunities, uplifting and guiding everyone around me. My experience leading marketing efforts for multiple assets, branding services, and commercial photography in Charlotte has taught me to turn complexity into clear, compelling visuals.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Foundry Commercial

June 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025

Lead and manage a design team delivering all marketing initiatives; directed design for 20 brokers and clients; developed branding strategies for assets pursued by Foundry; prepared pitch materials and implemented marketing strategies for presentations; pitched creative design services and scopes of work to high-profile clients; organized branding exercises with extensive timelines and budgets; produced asset materials aligned with current brand standards (brochures, mailers, banners, merch, emails, websites); planned external broker events for properties leased and managed; created marketing team materials for business development; photographed events and headshots.

Graphic Designer at Foundry Commercial

March 1, 2024 - October 16, 2025

Lead design and marketing efforts for 11 brokers and clients; prepared pitch materials and executed marketing and design strategies for presentations; organized branding exercises and created comprehensive marketing timelines and budgets; produced asset marketing material with current brand standards (brochures, mailers, email campaigns, websites); brainstormed and organized external events for properties; created innovative team materials; photographed events and internal headshots.

Marketing Design Specialist at Hy-Vee

January 1, 2021 - October 16, 2025

Created and marketed ads, events, and sales via Facebook and print; collaborated with store management to develop weekly marketing plans; used Hy-Vee branding to maintain a strong social presence across demographics; designed templates for other Hy-Vee stores; addressed customer questions and concerns; proposed marketing ideas that exceeded competing stores.

Freelance Photographer & Designer at ASHTIN’S PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGNS

January 1, 2016 - Present

Photograph a wide range of subjects, creating a fun environment for clients; sort and edit all images in Lightroom; work with clients to develop brand and marketing concepts; assist clients on aesthetics for a digital presence.