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Hi, I'm Rachel Olson, a passionate and experienced graphic designer with a Master's degree in Graphic Design from the Academy of Art University. Since 2001, I've been freelancing and working in various design roles, including senior graphic designer and exhibit graphic designer at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. I love creating impactful visual experiences, whether it's through exhibit signage, marketing materials, or educational courses. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge as an online adjunct instructor in graphic design and art history. I focus on areas like vector illustration, typography, design systems, and information visualization. I take pride in crafting compelling graphics that help organizations communicate better and engage their audiences.…Hi, I'm Rachel Olson, a passionate and experienced graphic designer with a Master's degree in Graphic Design from the Academy of Art University. Since 2001, I've been freelancing and working in various design roles, including senior graphic designer and exhibit graphic designer at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. I love creating impactful visual experiences, whether it's through exhibit signage, marketing materials, or educational courses. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge as an online adjunct instructor in graphic design and art history. I focus on areas like vector illustration, typography, design systems, and information visualization. I take pride in crafting compelling graphics that help organizations communicate better and engage their audiences.

Rachel Olson

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Illustrator, +2

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Hi, I'm Rachel Olson, a passionate and experienced graphic designer with a Master's degree in Graphic Design from the Academy of Art University. Since 2001, I've been freelancing and working in various design roles, including senior graphic designer and exhibit graphic designer at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. I love creating impactful visual experiences, whether it's through exhibit signage, marketing materials, or educational courses. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge as an online adjunct instructor in graphic design and art history. I focus on areas like vector illustration, typography, design systems, and information visualization. I take pride in crafting compelling graphics that help organizations communicate better and engage their audiences.…Hi, I'm Rachel Olson, a passionate and experienced graphic designer with a Master's degree in Graphic Design from the Academy of Art University. Since 2001, I've been freelancing and working in various design roles, including senior graphic designer and exhibit graphic designer at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. I love creating impactful visual experiences, whether it's through exhibit signage, marketing materials, or educational courses. I also enjoy sharing my knowledge as an online adjunct instructor in graphic design and art history. I focus on areas like vector illustration, typography, design systems, and information visualization. I take pride in crafting compelling graphics that help organizations communicate better and engage their audiences.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Rachel Olson, a passionate and experienced graphic designer with a Master’s degree in Graphic Design from the Academy of Art University. Since 2001, I’ve been freelancing and working in various design roles, including senior graphic designer and exhibit graphic designer at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. I love creating impactful visual experiences, whether it’s through exhibit signage, marketing materials, or educational courses.

I also enjoy sharing my knowledge as an online adjunct instructor in graphic design and art history. I focus on areas like vector illustration, typography, design systems, and information visualization. I take pride in crafting compelling graphics that help organizations communicate better and engage their audiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Advertising Illustration

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Online Adjunct Instructor - Graphic Design & Art History at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

February 1, 2014 - June 6, 2024

Teaching multiple graphic design and art history courses online, including vector illustration, typography, experience design, and more. Assisting with curriculum development and course content coordination, as well as conducting rubric-guided assessments to evaluate student work and courses.

Online Adjunct Instructor - Graphic Design & Art History at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver, CO

February 1, 2014 - June 10, 2024

Teach various graphic design and art history classes including Vector Illustration, Sign and Symbol, Type & Layout, Experience Design, Experimental Typography, Design Systems, and more. Assist in developing and coordinating course content and curriculum, and conduct rubric-guided assessments to evaluate multiple courses.

Exhibit Graphic Designer at Denver Museum of Nature & Science

January 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011

Designed signage packages for temporary exhibitions including wayfinding, environmental, directional, and promotional graphics. Worked within existing institutional standards for permanent exhibitions to update and complement gallery graphics.

Exhibit Graphic Designer at Denver Museum of Nature & Science

January 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011

Created signage packages for temporary exhibitions involving wayfinding, directional, environmental, and promotional components. Worked within existing institutional standards to update gallery graphics for permanent exhibitions.

Senior Graphic Designer at Denver Museum of Nature & Science

December 1, 2003 - December 31, 2009

Served as an internal graphic designer within the Marketing Department. Collaborated with internal departments to enhance the Museum's external presence, streamline marketing messages, and improve visitor experience through visual communications.

Senior Graphic Designer at Denver Museum of Nature & Science

December 1, 2003 - December 31, 2009

Worked within the Marketing Department collaborating with various internal departments to enhance the museum’s external presence, streamline marketing messages, and improve visitor experience.

Graphic Designer at CommArts, Inc.

September 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003

Created corporate identities, brochures, bus graphics, and environmental signage from design inception through final execution, working closely with clients to deliver effective branding and marketing solutions.

Graphic Designer at CommArts, Inc., Boulder, CO

September 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003

Developed corporate identities, collateral brochures, bus graphics, and environmental signage from concept through final execution.

Freelance Art Director & Designer at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2001 - June 6, 2024

Providing art direction and graphic design services for a variety of clients including museums, educational institutions, non-profits, and entertainment organizations. Work includes branding, marketing collateral, environmental graphics, and promotional materials.

Freelance Art Director & Designer at Self-employed, Denver, CO

January 1, 2001 - June 10, 2024

Provide freelance art direction and design services for clients such as The Denver Art Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, University of Colorado Denver, Project Hope, and others. Work includes brand identity, marketing materials, exhibit graphics, and more.