I'm a passionate graphic designer and brand designer with a track record of leading design teams, shaping brand identities, and delivering visually compelling work across print, digital, and social platforms. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and strategy, translating ideas into cohesive visual systems that elevate brands and engage audiences. Over the years I’ve collaborated with universities, craft brands, and theater organizations to launch and refresh identities, develop marketing collateral, and craft engaging social content. I’m a hands-on designer who loves mentoring teammates, coordinating cross-functional projects, and creating visuals that align with strategic goals and brand guidelines.

Gracie Pionek

I'm a passionate graphic designer and brand designer with a track record of leading design teams, shaping brand identities, and delivering visually compelling work across print, digital, and social platforms. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and strategy, translating ideas into cohesive visual systems that elevate brands and engage audiences. Over the years I’ve collaborated with universities, craft brands, and theater organizations to launch and refresh identities, develop marketing collateral, and craft engaging social content. I’m a hands-on designer who loves mentoring teammates, coordinating cross-functional projects, and creating visuals that align with strategic goals and brand guidelines.

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I’m a passionate graphic designer and brand designer with a track record of leading design teams, shaping brand identities, and delivering visually compelling work across print, digital, and social platforms. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and strategy, translating ideas into cohesive visual systems that elevate brands and engage audiences.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with universities, craft brands, and theater organizations to launch and refresh identities, develop marketing collateral, and craft engaging social content. I’m a hands-on designer who loves mentoring teammates, coordinating cross-functional projects, and creating visuals that align with strategic goals and brand guidelines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

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.
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).
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.
Chief Designer at Marquette Wire
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Led weekly design team meetings, recruited and managed a team of graphic designers; produced weekly issues of the Marquette Tribune; directed and executed one issue per semester of the Marquette Journal; procured a new identity system for the Marquette Journal; collaborated with the Photo desk to schedule shoots and edit photos; created compelling graphics; contributed to engaging social media content in partnership with the Social Media Management team.
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.
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.

Education

BA in Advertising, Minor in Communication Design at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Arts at Marquette University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, Minor in Communication Design at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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