M I K A Y L A M E Y E R visual designer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Visual Designer

Hunter Douglas 2023–Present, Broomfield, Colorado

  • Designed signage, way-finding, communications, and an event platform for regional events across the United States and Canada

  • Led a team to create and implement a style guide for the Customer Experience team.

  • Provided creative direction for instructional design

Associate Visual Designer

Hunter Douglas 2021–2023, Broomfield, Colorado

  • Redesigned WordPress newsroom site for B2B audience of approximately 8,000

  • Worked on a comprehensive campaign for B2B audience of 5,000

  • Led the launch and implementation of Monday.com project management system

Freelance Design and Illustration

Self-Employed 2014–present

  • Design graphics for websites, logos, and way-finding to aid in forming the personal identity of each company 

  • Present and deliver custom creations worldwide 

  • Manage time and technological knowledge to meet desired goals and deadlines

Second Shooter and Photographer’s Assistant

Hanzlik Studio 2015–2019, Chamberlain, South Dakota

  • Communicated with clients about their expectations and desires

  • Led production management 

  • Edited photos using Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom and uploaded to Adobe Bridge

Journalist and Photographer

Central Dakota Times 2017, Chamberlain, South Dakota

  • Wrote and proofread articles

  • Organized meetings and conducted interviews

  • Pitched story ideas for trending topics and created a running series

 

SUMMARY

Innovative Graphic Designer with a proven ability to drive interest through design and campaigns. Strong aesthetic skills combined with a sense of trends and effective research. Versatile in styles for a range of targeted demographics. Clients have included everything from Fortune 500 companies, to start-ups. I am deadline-driven, motivated, and passionate.

EDUCATION

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design

  • Minor in Social Media Marketing

  • Minor in Art History

  • Dean’s list 2018–2022

SOFTWARE

  • Illustrator

  • InDesign

  • XD

  • Photoshop

  • AfterEffects

  • Lightroom

  • Assets

  • Microsoft Office

  • Monday.com

  • Smartsheet

  • WordPress

  • Drupal

  • Widen

  • Figma

  • Highspot

  • Rise

  • Articulate

SKILLS

  • Illustration

  • Ceramics

  • Printmaking

  • GIF creation

  • Leadership

  • Time Management

  • Problem solving

  • Photography

JURIED SHOWS & AWARDS

  • Foundation, Gallery E2, Sioux Falls, South Dakota (2023)

  • South Dakota Governor’s Biannual (2023)

  • New Heights, Gallery E2, Sioux Falls, South Dakota (2022)

  • Stilwell, John A. Day Gallery, Vermillion, South Dakota (2022)

  • Tom and Carol Geu Purchase award at the Stilwell, Vermillion, South Dakota (2022)

  • Harvey & Alwayne Gunderson Art Scholarship (2021)

  • John & Dorothy Freed Art Scholarship (2021)

  • Best 3-D award at the Cottey College Art Competition, Nevada, Missouri (2019)

  • P.E.O. Star Scholarship (2018)

  • 50 Artists for 50 Years Art Exhibition, Pierre, South Dakota (2017)

CURATORIAL WORK

  • Co-curator, “Distortion,” John A. Day Gallery, Vermillion, South Dakota (2021)