Ela is a designer located in Chicago, Illinois. In 2023, she graduated with degrees in Visual Communication and Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. Ela is passionate about brand design, digital illustration, packaging design, and human-computer interaction. Her personal interests include the Chicago restaurant scene, stationery, and fashion/apparel.
SKILLS
Expert in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Figma, Adobe XD, Microsoft PowerPoint
Proficient in Adobe AfterEffects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Squarespace, WordPress, Midjourney, DALLE
Working knowledge of Sketch, JavaScript (p5.js)
EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
Major: Visual Communication (B.A.) and Psychology (B.S.)
Graduation Date: May 2023
WORK EXPERIENCE
Presentation Design Specialist
Medline - Northfield, IL
December 2025 – present
◊ Develops presentations for internal and external audiences that adhere to brand guidelines and articulate company business offerings and capabilities, using Microsoft PowerPoint
◊ Creates elements such as icons, charts, diagrams, and timelines to enhance presentation visuals, demonstrate abstract concepts, and strengthen messaging, using Adobe Illustrator
◊ Designs additional deliverables such as one-page documents, sell sheets, digital banners, and special projects including developing concepts for talent acquisition campaign
◊ Manages and updates brand presentation template for enhanced visual appeal and usability
Graphic Designer
Respiratory Health Association - Chicago, IL
April 2024 – November 2025
◊ Developed new visual identities for two major fundraising events yearly, working within existing brand guidelines while ensuring each year’s design is visually interesting, distinct, and memorable
◊ Designed event t-shirt, medal, postcard, flyers, digital ads, social media graphics, and directional signage for all fundraising events and conferences, using Adobe Creative Suite
◊ Designed editorial materials including informational pamphlets, brochures, and reports to be distributed to students, respiratory patients, and caretakers throughout Illinois, in order to educate the public about respiratory health
◊ Re-designed company website using Figma, to enhance visual appeal, usability, and reflect the authority and reliability of RHA
◊ Managed status of all graphic design projects using Microsoft Planner and determines project timeline after interpreting design requests from internal departments
◊ Coordinated with print vendors to ensure print production is accurate for all materials, including color and paper stock, and logistical requirements such as timeline and budget restrictions are met
Graphic Design Intern
Morning Walk: A Performance Branding Company - Chicago, IL
October 2023 – March 2024
◊ Created and updated assets to match new guidelines for company re-brand including Employee Handbook, social media graphics, PowerPoint templates, stationary, internal documents, business cards, and office design elements, using Adobe Creative Suite
◊ Designed logos, badges, and other vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator to be presented to clients for use in upcoming marketing campaigns
◊ Conceptualized design direction by creating photograph contact sheets and mood boards in Figma, Adobe XD, and Adobe Bridge
◊ Prepared files including business cards, stationary, stickers, and vinyl wall decals for print production and communicates with Production Team and outside vendors to ensure accuracy of all materials
◊ Collaborated with Junior Copywriters to create blog posts for Morning Walk website by formatting text, creating graphics, and selecting imagery on Squarespace platform
Graphic Design Intern
AIDS Foundation Chicago - Chicago, IL
November 2022 – April 2023
◊ Designed social media graphics, reports, greeting cards, informational one-pagers, and diagrams consistent with AFC brand guidelines, using Adobe Creative Suite
◊ Interpreted and translated design briefs into deliverables to be distributed to clients, donors, and legislators in order to promote increased funding and awareness of AFC’s mission and values
◊ Collaborated with lead designer and External Relations Team to align on deliverable quality, timeline, and brand messaging