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Hello, I'm Julia!

   My passion for design ignited at an early age, teaching myself the foundations of drawing through online resources like YouTube. I bought my first digital art tablet freshman year of high school and began creating assorted designs for my friends. Motivated by desire to expand my knowledge and skills, I pursued a B.F.A. in Communication Design learning the latest software and principles for design. My senior year, I completed an internship at Silkworm Inc., developing a profound appreciation for collaboration and the value of seeking feedback on my designs. 

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   When I’m not designing, I love to play video games with my friends like Marvel Rivals. I love the problem-solving aspect of videogames and working alongside a team to achieve a win. If you believe I would be an asset to your team, please click the button below! 

Resume

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JULIA SOUTHGATE

Graphic Designer

Communication Design B.F.A | 3.9 GPA

During my studies, I gained a strong foundation in design principles and user-centered design. 

  • LinkedIn

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EDUCATION

2019-2022

B.F.A. Communication Design

Southern Illinois University

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2017-2019

Generals

John A. Logan College

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite

-Illustrator

-Photoshop

-InDesign

-After Effects

-Aero

-XD

-Dimension

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Web Development

WordPress

Wix
Figma
Webflow

HTML 5 / CSS 3

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Project & Collaboration
Monday.com
Slack

Basecamp
Zoom

Miro

 

Other

Illustration

Screen Printing

Writing

Motion Graphics

Social Media Design

Email Marketing
 

Professional
Problem-solving
User Experience Surveying
Journey Mapping
User Persona Creation
Target Audience Research
Critical Thinking
Communication
Creativity
Attention to detail
Time-Management
Adaptability
Research

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Nov. 2023 - March 2024

LeadsNearby | Remote in Joelton, TN

Digital Web Specialist

  • Redesigned 5 websites for clients ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and client expectations. 

  • Introduced Lottie files to enhance website engagement, improving user experience and increasing client interaction rates. 

  • Designed 5 marketing videos for various social media platforms, utilizing client-provided assets to boost brand visibility, and helped create templates from the videos for future use. 

  • Created a logo animation using After Effects, enhancing the client’s existing logo for a more dynamic visual presence. 

  • Ensured graphic elements on the website adhered to accessibility standards. 

  • Designed Instagram templates to streamline the social media posting process, aiding the social media department in maintaining a cohesive brand aesthetic. 

  • Assisted in designing client and in-house email marketing.

  • Created and produced social media content for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, including design work for the ad department. 

  • Collaborated with clients during meetings to understand their vision, delivering customized designs tailored to their needs. 

  • Contributed to the development of postcard marketing materials for various campaigns. 

  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and presented website prototypes, adjusting based on client feedback.

 

Jan. 2022 - Aug. 2022

Silkworm Inc. | Murphysboro, IL

Graphic Design Intern

  • Created designs upon client’s request

  • Learned procedures for adjusting designs to print

  • Critical thinking for achieving designs requested by client

  • Used problem solving for designs going to the print press

  • Proofed artwork for clients

  • Adapted to changing environments in a high-paced position

  • Quick turn around designs of product

  • Utilized Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

  • Joined scheduled weekly meetings for training

  • Contributed to sketching, research, and output

  • Assisted with team members from sales to the print team

  • Artwork designed for output to be screen printed

  • Participated in team building exercises

  • Adjusted designs for print

  • Fixed old designs to be printed

  • Adjusted designs accordingly to client’s changes

  • Designed artwork for production like cups, pens, clips etc.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2021

Southern Illinois Records Management | Carbondale, IL

Student Worker

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May 2016 - Nov. 2017

Castle Perilous Games and Books | Carbondale, IL

Cashier / Customer Service

 

HONORS / AWARDS

2019 - Present

Golden Key Club Honor Society

Member

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2019 - 2022

SIUC Dean's List

Academic Honors

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2019 

Logo Contest Winner

Southern Illinois University's Club | Journal of Fantasy and Fan Cultures

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2019

SIUC Dean's Transfer Scholar

Scholarship

 

2017 - Present

Phi Theta Kappa

Member

 

2016

Silver Key Award 

Scholastic Art & Writing​

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