Helena Olson

Senior Designer

Portland, ME, USA
Hey there! I am a freelance graphic designer based in Portland Maine with 9 years of experience within the beauty, food & beverage, athletic wear, musical, and hospitality industries. My main passion is shining in thoughtful typography-driven identities. Please feel free to reach out with related inquiries! I am also open to remote work (helenaolson1@gmail.com).

Work Experience

Maven Creative

Senior Designer

July 2023 - Present Orlando, Florida, United States

Anchour

Graphic Designer

My responsibilities included brand identity design, lead of web design, packaging, print collateral, and digital advertising.
July 2018 - July 2020 Auburn, Maine, United States

Timberland

Interactive Designer

September 2015 - Present Stratham, New Hampshire, United States

Freelance

Freelance Designer

Feel free to contact me for freelance opportunities.
May 2013 - Present Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

Onevision Software

Graphic Designer

Head of Design and Market Research. Mostly UI/UX and sales materials
September 2013 - September 2015 Massachusetts, United States

DuPont

Marketing Intern

Provided market analysis to help further their sales organization and client list
May 2010 - July 2010 Geneva, Switzerland

Education

Rochester Institute Of Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Major in Graphic Design, Minor in Business Administration, and Concentration in German Language & Culture
September 2009 - May 2013 Rochester, New York, United States

Languages

English (Native),
German (Advanced),

Awards

Broderson Awards

Gold Metal for Conceptual Packaging Design

2021

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Handlettering,