Hi, I’m Khalia Smith. I’m a graphic designer and illustrator with a background in marketing and freelance visual storytelling. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable working with traditional media, bringing a bold, expressive energy to my creative work. I love using color, typography, and shape to craft playful and experimental narratives. I’ve produced small-format, newspaper-inspired publications and led design direction for campus events and initiatives, while managing social media content and campaigns to engage communities.

Khalia Smith

Hi, I’m Khalia Smith. I’m a graphic designer and illustrator with a background in marketing and freelance visual storytelling. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable working with traditional media, bringing a bold, expressive energy to my creative work. I love using color, typography, and shape to craft playful and experimental narratives. I’ve produced small-format, newspaper-inspired publications and led design direction for campus events and initiatives, while managing social media content and campaigns to engage communities.

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Hi, I’m Khalia Smith. I’m a graphic designer and illustrator with a background in marketing and freelance visual storytelling. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and comfortable working with traditional media, bringing a bold, expressive energy to my creative work.

I love using color, typography, and shape to craft playful and experimental narratives. I’ve produced small-format, newspaper-inspired publications and led design direction for campus events and initiatives, while managing social media content and campaigns to engage communities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Production Artist at Office of Campus Enrichment, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
September 1, 2004 - May 1, 2006
Produced typography, layout, color and marketing creative direction for production and presentation materials and campus initiatives; created 50+ event-focused promotional assets and guided branding. Managed social media presence by crafting engaging communications and content, scheduling posts, and interacting with the campus community.
Graphic Designer / Social Media Coordinator at Office of Campus Enrichment, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Supported campus marketing efforts with graphic design and social media coordination, contributing to campaigns and visual storytelling across channels.

Education

BFA in Studio - Visual Communication Design at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - July 5, 2026
Illustration (2-year program) at Columbus College of Art and Design
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services