
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!
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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.
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
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Redesigned 5 websites for clients ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and client expectations.
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Introduced Lottie files to enhance website engagement, improving user experience and increasing client interaction rates.
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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.
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Created a logo animation using After Effects, enhancing the client’s existing logo for a more dynamic visual presence.
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Ensured graphic elements on the website adhered to accessibility standards.
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Designed Instagram templates to streamline the social media posting process, aiding the social media department in maintaining a cohesive brand aesthetic.
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Assisted in designing client and in-house email marketing.
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Created and produced social media content for platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, including design work for the ad department.
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Collaborated with clients during meetings to understand their vision, delivering customized designs tailored to their needs.
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Contributed to the development of postcard marketing materials for various campaigns.
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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
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Created designs upon client’s request
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Learned procedures for adjusting designs to print
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Critical thinking for achieving designs requested by client
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Used problem solving for designs going to the print press
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Proofed artwork for clients
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Adapted to changing environments in a high-paced position
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Quick turn around designs of product
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Utilized Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
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Joined scheduled weekly meetings for training
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Contributed to sketching, research, and output
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Assisted with team members from sales to the print team
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Artwork designed for output to be screen printed
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Participated in team building exercises
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Adjusted designs for print
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Fixed old designs to be printed
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Adjusted designs accordingly to client’s changes
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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​