Rachel Gibbens

Graphic Designer

St. Louis, MO, USA
Senior graphic and digital designer with 10+ years of experience including branding, print, web and digital design.

Work Experience

Commonwealth Financial Network

Senior Graphic & Digital Designer

June 2021 - November 2023 Texas, United States

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Senior Graphic Designer

- Established creative direction and executed production on brand and product marketing campaigns including in-store, direct mail, web, and digital executions
- Worked closely with marketing, merchandising, and product design teams to strategize creative solutions and meet fast-paced deadlines
- Assisted in art direction of campaign photoshoots and product photography
December 2018 - June 2020 Missouri, United States

Rachel Gibbens

Freelance Designer

Managed communications and collaborated with clients while executing design and brand development projects for both new and existing businesses
September 2016 - December 2018 Missouri, United States

Paradigm New Media Group

Designer

- Collaborated closely and effectively with design, web, technology, and strategy teams on wide range of creative projects
- Created original brand identity, web, print, and digital designs for clients in a variety of industries
- Worked productively on design projects both independently and with art director/design team
- Communicated efficiently with team members in multiple departments to manage deadlines
November 2013 - September 2016 St. Louis, Missouri, United States

B&C Designers

Design Intern

- Strategized and developed web, mobile, and logo designs with design team
- Ideated and executed original website designs
- Assisted in launch of new mobile app startup (Muzio)
- Created and managed content for WordPress sites
June 2013 - August 2013 Missouri, United States

Holland Advertising: Interactive

Design Intern

- Worked with design team and company managers to assist in developing designs for company clients
- Created original logo designs, print and email ads
- Edited existing designs
- Researched social media/marketing trends
- Organized database files/artwork on company server
June 2012 - July 2012 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Education

Principia College

B.A. in Studio Art (Graphic Design Track)

September 2009 - May 2013 Elsah, Illinois, United States

Awards

Principia College

Kathryn Cogswell Maule Art Opportunity Award

2013

Skills

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, MockFlow, WordPress,