Bringing Diverse Perspectives to Every Opportunity

I'm a graphic designer with expertise in print and digital design, skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. I thrive in cross-functional collaborations, delivering compelling visuals that maintain brand integrity and drive impact.

References available upon request

Education

Associate of Arts: Applied Graphic Design / Digital Imaging

Laney College, Oakland, CA

  • GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology - Exercise Science

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA

  • GPA: 3.23

Experience

Design Intern, Teamworks, Durham, NC (Remote), June 2024 — Current

Teamworks is a platform that streamlines communication and operations for athletes and organizations. I collaborate with the Brand and Creative Design team under marketing to ensure consistent,
on-brand visuals.

  • Produces assets for digital campaigns, including ads, social media graphics, and email campaigns.

  • Organizes design files and manages deadlines to ensure timely delivery.

  • Participates in brainstorming for design concepts and marketing strategies.

  • Collaborates on presentation decks and creates one-pager handouts promoting product features.

  • Applies UX design principles in Figma to enhance user engagement and streamline the design process.

  • Develops and maintains design templates in Figma for brand consistency.

Graphic Designer, City of Albany, CA, November 2022 — Current

The City of Albany is a community-focused municipality where I create digital and print assets for citywide use, ensuring brand alignment across all materials.

  • Design flyers, banners, posters, brochures, web graphics, and email campaigns.

  • Maintain visual consistency for public initiatives, delivering quality work under tight deadlines

  • Design and produce the City of Albany's Activity Guide, a comprehensive publication featuring monthly events, community updates, and activities for youth, adults, and seniors.

  • Collaborate with city departments to create cohesive and visually engaging design assets, event materials, and community outreach graphics, ensuring consistency and accessibility across all materials.

San Jose Sharks x Adobe Creator Fellowship, San Jose, CA, June 2023 — October 2023

Selected as one of eight designers for a competitive fellowship with the San Jose Sharks and Adobe, gaining mentorship and experience across multiple design disciplines.

  • Worked on design projects assigned by the Sharks' design team, creating static and motion graphics, photography, videography, and LED designs that could be used throughout the regular season to highlight key players and events.

Skills

  • Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Lightroom), with strong experience creating both digital and print designs.

  • Experienced in using Notion, Slack, and Microsoft Teams for effective communication, collaboration, and task management across cross-functional teams.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Hobbies

  • Outdoor sports, including mountain biking, softball, snowboarding, and rock climbing

  • Photography, with a focus on capturing action sports and nature

  • Exploring new activities that push me out of my comfort zone and challenge creativity and physical endurance

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Copyright 2024 by Emily Ferreira

Copyright 2024 by Emily Ferreira

Copyright 2024 by Emily Ferreira