Elena Hutchinson

Designer and Art Director

DC, USA

Work Experience

Fjord

Visual Designer

October 2019 - Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Lorica Clothing

Creative Director

Craft original artwork with high attention to detail and research.

Communicate with vendors to produce high-quality garments to spec.

Provide warm and helpful customer service via email and social media.

Manage all marketing and social media for consistent, effective branding.
February 2017 - Present Maryland, United States

SmithGifford

Art Director

Designed ads (print, digital, OOH), logos, websites, and print collateral.

Concepted campaigns for national brands including José Andrés and MyEyeDr.

Directed illustrators and photographers to execute campaigns.

Won Gold for original illustration and art direction, 2015 & ‘16 DC Addy’s.
August 2014 - March 2018 Virginia, United States

USC Spectrum

Designer

Design print assets including brochures, posters, and apparel graphics.

Brand campus initiatives through logotype and identity development.
August 2013 - May 2014 California, United States

Discovery Communications

Product Design Intern

Designed packaging and artwork for licensed products.

Developed assets for brands such as Cake Boss and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.
June 2013 - August 2013 Maryland, United States

Deutsch LA

Broadcast Production Intern

Collaborated with producers to assemble reference materials for creatives.

Managed the agency’s online project library for client review and approval.
October 2011 - December 2011 California, United States

Education

University Of Southern California

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design), Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)

Earned a dual-degree in Fine Arts (Design) and Business Administration (Marketing).
August 2009 - May 2014 California, United States

Languages

Chinese (Conversational),
English (Native),

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Illustration, Painting, Print Design, Sculpture, Typography, Video Editing,