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Emma Seale

eseale.com@gmail.com

859.940.0878

Summary

Emma Seale is a Chicago-based graphic designer, photographer, and artist with a portfolio spanning traditional mediums, film, and digital formats, often integrating elements of poetry. Specializing in exploring human emotion, Emma creates immersive visual experiences. Leveraging her keen aesthetic sense and proficiency in industry-standard software, she crafts compelling designs that resonate with audiences.

Experience

Neis Collective, 2024-Present

Design Lead. Chicago, IL

Leading design initiatives across CPG, hospitality, and nonprofit sectors. Collaborating closely with a tight-knit team to ensure cohesive brand representation and effective communication strategies. Orchestrating compelling visual narratives for digital and print media to engage target audiences. Continuously optimizing workflow and managing file systems for streamlined efficiency.

Meadowlark Hospitality, 2022–Present

Social Media Manager, Designer, & Host. Chicago, IL

Created and designed content, cultivated visual identity, and drove social media engagement. Designed print media, carried out photo shoots, and optimized file management for digital assets. Adaptable, creative problem-solver with a strong understanding of the role of a streamlined online presence with aligned print media for high-end hospitality concepts.

Nitel, 2021–2022

Design & Marketing Associate. Chicago, IL

In-house graphic designer for next generation technology services  provider. Worked with marketing and sales teams to create memorable   and streamlined visuals for web, print and cross-platform campaigns. Role also included social media management, internal and external collateral management, event planning, videography, and photography.

Vendador,  2020–2021

Brand Designer. Chicago, IL

Collaborated with local chef to produce a unique identity for their small business. Unveiled comprehensive brand suite that included logo design, typography, brand style guide, digital fluency consulting, web design, and cohesion of identity across various digital platforms and print medias. Problem solved and maintained high-touch communication from conceptualization to complete launch.

Lan Banks Apparel, 2020

Creative Consultant and Graphic Designer. Chicago, IL

Assisted local apparel designer to refresh copy writing, enhance customer experience, and create digital content. Communicated with existing team   to produce innovative strategies for messaging. Refined visuals and created brand guidelines to solidify identity on online platforms and social media.

Jelingu Creates, Spring 2019

Graphic Designer & Communications Manager. London, England

Collaborated on projects with developers and marketing experts in a fast-paced digital

marketing agency environment. Created designs for social media campaigns,

branding design standards, and logos for numerous global clients.

Commissions

Robey St, 2021

Collaborated with Walter Puyear, a performance and saxophone graduate student at the University of Michigan, for his thesis performance. Created a photography-based work to complement his live musical performance of Marcus Balters’ Wicker Park. The project involved extensive research, location scouting, conceptualization, and problem-solving. Additionally,  a digitally translatable remote viewing experience was coordinated to enhance audience engagement.

Programs and Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, XD, Acrobat etc.), MS Office, Color Theory, Layout, Composition, Illustration, Drawing, Photo Retouching and Editing, Print Production, Videography, Post-Production, Studio/Digital/Film Photography.

Education

Loyola University of Chicago 

B.A. Visual Communications

B.A. Photography

Chicago, IL 2016–2020

University of Westminster 

School of Media Arts + Design 

Westminster Business School 

London, England 2018–2019