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Focusing on both creativity and strategy, my design decisions align with business objectives to deliver measurable impact. By immersing myself in clients’ goals and collaborating across teams, I help brands elevate their assets and achieve consistent, impactful messaging, transforming brand visions into powerful, cohesive design expressions.
AMY BOURNE, Head of Marketing, Seramount
“Amy’s work embodies strategic design. She immersed herself in our brand and marketing plans, she asked the hard questions, she challenged our assumptions and as a result, brought us to a whole new level of brand expression and design. It is rare to find Amy’s combination of strategy and creativity.
She worked seamlessly with our team as we developed and launched our new brand, was fully vested in our go-to-market success, and even partnered closely with our digital agency and other departments on projects to ensure consistent expression across channels. Amy’s level of engagement, impeccable delivery and holistic approach make her a truly unique partner in design.”
TIFFANY R. GRIFFIN, Director of Marketing, Events, and Partnerships, Meatpacking Business Improvement District
“Amy's presentation design has been a transformative asset for our organization. Her designs aren't just meticulously crafted and beautifully formatted—they bring our brand to life, helping us tell compelling stories about the impact of our year-round initiatives. Her work is consistently used for board presentations and sponsorship initiatives, adding a level of polish and clarity that enhances our messaging.
Thanks to her work and creative input, we are expanding our constituent network and connecting with our community in a more relatable and impactful way, which is positively influencing our overall goals. Amy’s professionalism, quick responses, and sharp, insightful edits have made her an indispensable partner in helping us share our mission.”
PETER ARNOLD, Executive Director, Fashion Scholarship Fund
“Amy is my go to for all things creative/graphic. She has an unparalleledtaste and sophistication level, sheis swift and economic, and she is always a pleasure to work with. The transition to supporting me and the Fashion Scholarship Fund virtuallyhas been seamless.”
HEATHER MACBETH, Vice President of Marketing, Tom Ford Beauty North America
“Amy has been an incredible partner for my team. We’ve leveraged her skills for a variety of projects, from presentation decks to website layouts. She always brings a keen creative eye and critical strategic thinking to every project she executes. Her work is always delivered with excellence and on time.”
Work Experience
Consulting Designer
Meatpacking BID, New York, NY | September 2021–current
Designed quarterly board meeting presentations for the team, starting with their 2021 Annual Report. Transformed information-dense slides into visually compelling presentations that align with the neighborhood’s aesthetic, enhancing the board’s engagement with the team’s accomplishments.
Fashion Scholarship Fund, New York, NY | January 2020–current
Designed the FSF Annual Reports since 2019, transforming a detail-heavy document into one that’s engaging and fresh. Ensured consistent design across all student touchpoints—from emails to campus posters—and translated the new brand identity guidelines for the Virgil Abloh™ ‘Post Modern’ Scholarship Fund to streamline usage for the team.
IXIS, Burlington, VT | June 2021–current
Developed key brand elements, crafted sales and client acquisition materials, and directed design for a desktop data analytics application.
Supportiv, Berkeley, CA | 2018–2023
Created marketing visuals, app design, and the award-winning SXSW pitch deck for the 2019 Social & Culture category
Seramount, New York, NY | 2020–2022
Delivered full-scale graphic support for Sales, Marketing, and Event teams, elevating brand cohesion across initiatives.
Estée Lauder, New York, NY | 2020–2021
Designed impactful presentations and provided ongoing graphic support for the Designer Fragrances team.
Carolina Herrera, New York, NY | August–October 2019
Collaborated with Carolina Herrera’s President to design the 2019 Board of Directors meeting presentation.
Salty Hippo Studio, Owner + Designer, Chillicothe, MO | October 2020–Current
Founder and creative director of Salty Hippo Studio, specializing in hand-printed textiles. Oversee all aspects of the business, from design and product creation to branding, marketing, and client collaborations, with a focus on innovative, high-quality textiles for quilters and sewists.
Rakuten, Interim Creative Director, San Mateo, CA, January–July 2018
• Guided both creative and marketing teams through the implementation of “quirky” design voice
• Collaborated on bringing this unique style to life across email campaigns, event signage, advertising, and digital communications
• Developed review processes to ensure team alignment and brand consistency across all channels
Polyvore, Creative Director, New York, NY/Mountain View, CA | May 2012–April 2018
Hired to direct the design voice at Polyvore, a successfully acquired Silicon Valley-based startup
• Directed Polyvore’s brand voice, aligning creative execution with business goals to deliver high performance assets across marketing and sales
• Built an email program from scratch, growing it to 4 million subscribers and generating up to 20% of daily revenue alongside the Marketing and Editorial Directors
• Sole creative position on the revenue team responsible for driving acquisition of company
• Led concept and tone for the General Presentation, a pivotal sales tool defining Polyvore’s brand and value in client pitches
Vogue, Art Director, New York, NY | July 2009–May 2012
Promoted twice to a position of leadership in an extremely competitive, high-pressure environment
• Designed advertising layouts and advertorial spreads for Vogue clients
• Collaborated with Creative Director in managing photo shoots for L’Oréal Paris, Lexus, Lenovo and CoverGirl
• Designed informational collateral and presentations for marketing of Vogue
• Contributed to supervising senior designers and interns to maintain consistent look and feel of all collateral
• Winner, Vogue Marketer of the Quarter 2011, Finalist, Vogue Marketer of the Year 2011
Condé Nast Portfolio, Senior Designer, New York, NY | October 2007–April 2009
• Designed advertorial spreads for clients appearing in the magazine, luxury premiums (umbrellas, golf ball packages, baseball cards) and created sales materials and using a visual approach for portraying marketing statistics
• Collaborated with Creative Director on infographics for internal and external communications
education
• Apprenticeship, Shoestring Press Brooklyn | August–December 2018
Gained behind-the-scenes business knowledge of a member-based print shop as well as a foundation in screen printing and monotype printing
• Master of Design, Commended; Domus Academy: Milan, Italy | January–December 2004
• Bachelor of Architecture, Kansas State University:
College of Architecture, Planning, and Design (NAAB Accredited), Manhattan, Kansas | August 1994–December 1999
• Czech Technical University: Architecture and Engineering Studies, Prague, Czech Republic | August 1997–June 1998
Computer Skills
Master of: InDesign • Photoshop • Illustrator • Microsoft Office Suite • Keynote
Proficient in: Sketch • InVision • Zeplin
