HELLO. I’M GRACIE. A passionate creator and a Marquette University + Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) Alum with a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising with a minor in communication Design. My talents shine in print design, digital design, product innovation, and brand narratives. With a keen eye for detail and a profound understanding of design principles, I transform ideas into compelling visuals. Although I have completed my Bachelor's Degree, my desire to learn is infinite. I am continually seeking opportunities to enhance my creative toolbox and acquire new skills along the way. Drawing inspiration from Milwaukee's energy and cultural tapestry, I infuse authenticity into my work, be it captivating print layouts, thought-provoking editorials, defining brand identities, or immersive user interfaces – I invest my heart and soul in each project. Join me on this creative journey to explore, innovate, and breathe life into imagination through design.

Gracie Pionek

HELLO. I’M GRACIE. A passionate creator and a Marquette University + Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) Alum with a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising with a minor in communication Design. My talents shine in print design, digital design, product innovation, and brand narratives. With a keen eye for detail and a profound understanding of design principles, I transform ideas into compelling visuals. Although I have completed my Bachelor's Degree, my desire to learn is infinite. I am continually seeking opportunities to enhance my creative toolbox and acquire new skills along the way. Drawing inspiration from Milwaukee's energy and cultural tapestry, I infuse authenticity into my work, be it captivating print layouts, thought-provoking editorials, defining brand identities, or immersive user interfaces – I invest my heart and soul in each project. Join me on this creative journey to explore, innovate, and breathe life into imagination through design.

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HELLO. I’M GRACIE.

A passionate creator and a Marquette University + Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) Alum with a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising with a minor in communication Design. My talents shine in print design, digital design, product innovation, and brand narratives. With a keen eye for detail and a profound understanding of design principles, I transform ideas into compelling visuals.

Although I have completed my Bachelor’s Degree, my desire to learn is infinite. I am continually seeking opportunities to enhance my creative toolbox and acquire new skills along the way. Drawing inspiration from Milwaukee’s energy and cultural tapestry, I infuse authenticity into my work, be it captivating print layouts, thought-provoking editorials, defining brand identities, or immersive user interfaces – I invest my heart and soul in each project. Join me on this creative journey to explore, innovate, and breathe life into imagination through design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Designer at Marquette Wire
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Led weekly team meetings, recruited and managed a team of graphic designers; produced weekly issues of the Marquette Tribune and one issue per semester of the Marquette Journal; implemented a new identity system for the Marquette Journal; coordinated with the Photo desk on shoots, edited photos for press, and created graphics; developed social media content in collaboration with the Social Media Management team.
Director of Branding & Design at Blue & Gold Brewing
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Collaborated with a team of local breweries and a student team to launch a limited edition craft beer; crafted brand identity and can label; sourced and oversaw graphics and marketing materials for print and digital; designed social media graphics, a web splash page and wireframe, merchandise, and contributed to the overall marketing plan.
Graphic Designer at Flow-Tech Systems
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Created design projects essential to Flow-Tech’s marketing strategy with a focus on digital assets; collaborated with team members to ensure successful execution; managed social media presence for multiple Flow-Tech divisions (3-5 posts per week).
Graphic Designer at Pabst Theater Group
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed multiple design projects under tight deadlines; localized artist assets for social media, company website, email templates, in-house displays, outdoor advertising, flyers, and posters; created spec sheets, managed revisions, secured approvals, and delivered final files; designed videos and social filters to promote events, rental spaces, and sponsorships; developed original designs aligned with brand guidelines; built event pages and website content; designed email templates and merchandise; supported day-to-day graphics tasks.
Volunteer Graphic Designer at Marquette Wire
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Participated in weekly meetings; created visually compelling graphics; contributed to the production of the Marquette Journal.

Education

BA in Advertising, Minor in Communication Design at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet