I’m Emily Birsa, a versatile graphic designer and illustrator based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, focused on creating engaging visual storytelling across social media, print, packaging, and video. I’ve built my career helping brands communicate clearly through design systems, standout layouts, and assets that match business goals—from executive-ready decks to launch campaigns and product storytelling. I specialize in translating complex performance data and marketing insights into visually compelling presentations and social reporting, while also supporting end-to-end creative production like photography, motion graphics, and video editing. I’m comfortable collaborating across teams and clients, leveraging analytics and UGC to refine creative, and using AI tools to streamline workflows and generate trend-aligned visuals that perform.

Emily Birsa

I’m Emily Birsa, a versatile graphic designer and illustrator based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, focused on creating engaging visual storytelling across social media, print, packaging, and video. I’ve built my career helping brands communicate clearly through design systems, standout layouts, and assets that match business goals—from executive-ready decks to launch campaigns and product storytelling. I specialize in translating complex performance data and marketing insights into visually compelling presentations and social reporting, while also supporting end-to-end creative production like photography, motion graphics, and video editing. I’m comfortable collaborating across teams and clients, leveraging analytics and UGC to refine creative, and using AI tools to streamline workflows and generate trend-aligned visuals that perform.

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I’m Emily Birsa, a versatile graphic designer and illustrator based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, focused on creating engaging visual storytelling across social media, print, packaging, and video. I’ve built my career helping brands communicate clearly through design systems, standout layouts, and assets that match business goals—from executive-ready decks to launch campaigns and product storytelling.

I specialize in translating complex performance data and marketing insights into visually compelling presentations and social reporting, while also supporting end-to-end creative production like photography, motion graphics, and video editing. I’m comfortable collaborating across teams and clients, leveraging analytics and UGC to refine creative, and using AI tools to streamline workflows and generate trend-aligned visuals that perform.

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Work Experience

Internal Communications Designer at JeffreyM Consulting
October 1, 2025 - Present
Oversees visual content for Microsoft brands Edge, M365, MAI, and Copilot, creating and managing executive-level PowerPoint presentations and social reporting decks. Transforms performance data into clear, visually compelling materials for brand leadership in collaboration with social analysts and community managers. Built PowerPoint templates and design systems to improve consistency and streamline presentation development across designers while collaborating daily with cross-functional teams to produce marketing collateral and digital assets aligned with major Microsoft brand guidelines.
Contract Graphic Specialist at Vanguard
February 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Design and develop high-impact presentations and visual materials for sales meetings, conferences, client-facing events, and LinkedIn content in the financial services industry. Translate sophisticated investment, retirement, and regulatory information into clear, visually engaging stories using PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite while strictly adhering to Vanguard brand standards. Collaborate with art directors and cross-functional teams and also manage projects independently in a fast-paced test-and-learn environment.
Microsoft Brand Social Media Designer at JeffreyM Consulting
February 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Created engaging social content for Bing and Copilot across Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Produced videos, animations, static posts, and GIFs while collaborating across teams to ensure cohesive messaging. Presented content strategies and design concepts to stakeholders with clear creative reasoning. Sourced user-generated content and used engagement metrics, interactions, and trends to inform and refine designs and content direction, ensuring alignment with stakeholder goals.
Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant at Morvil Advertising + Design
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Produced high-end print materials such as brochures, trifolds, and business cards, along with logo design and vehicle wraps while maintaining brand consistency. Managed social media campaigns for clients across Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, supporting businesses of varied sizes. Built production knowledge across print and web and operated efficiently in an agency environment managing multiple clients and projects.
Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant at reSAWN TIMBER co.
May 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021
Led marketing design aligned with brand principles, creating packaging, labels, and product rollouts. Managed the company website and improved web presence and Google search rankings by producing strategic content, including videos and static ads, to attract and engage visitors. Designed printed materials supporting sales efforts and developed expertise in packaging, including creating multiple die-lines and production types.
Marketing & Sales Assistant at Roger Green + Associates (RG+A)
November 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Partnered with the sales team to design trade show materials, booth setups, and event printed collateral. Created branded take-aways, print materials, and signage, and supported booth setup and staffing. Formatted and designed presentations for conferences and tradeshows.

Education

BFA in Graphic Design Illustration (Minor Cum Laude) at York College of Pennsylvania
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026
BFA in Graphic Design (Illustration minor) at York College of Pennsylvania
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail