Experience

Swanson Russell

• Senior Designer

  • May 2020 - Present

• Associate Art Director

  • May 2018 - May 2020

• Designer

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2018

• Freelance Designer/Production Artist

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2013



Self-Employed

• Bartels Creative Co

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  Hand-Crafted Design for CreatorsBranding, illustration, and web design for musicians, small businesses and makers of all kinds.I work with musicians, small businesses and makers of all kinds to create purposeful, compelling visuals to help tell their stories and connect with their audiences. Whether you’re in need of first-time branding or a refresh, a new line of merch designs for a tour, or a completely customized Squarespace website, I’ve got your back.



Bailey Lauerman

• Digital Creative Intern

  • May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Through the BLX experience, an intense six week internship program for Bailey Lauerman, I worked alongside five others as the digital creative team member. My role as the digital creative was to participate in creative brainstorms with the art director and copywriter to form an overarching concept and create digital elements such as: online banner ads and motion graphic videos for web and social media. • Participated along side creative team members in brainstorms to create intelligent… Through the BLX experience, an intense six week internship program for Bailey Lauerman, I worked alongside five others as the digital creative team member. My role as the digital creative was to participate in creative brainstorms with the art director and copywriter to form an overarching concept and create digital elements such as: online banner ads and motion graphic videos for web and social media. • Participated along side creative team members in brainstorms to create intelligent concepts for an integrated marketing effort• Used research and key insights to develop a creative strategy to effectively market the Smithsonian Institute's American Enterprise exhibit's online learning materials to educators• Applied my skills and knowledge in Adobe After Effects, Design, and Motion Theory to create interactive components (Video and Interactive Web Ads) BackgroundThe Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of American History aims to develop the online component of the marketing and engagement plan for the exhibition, including social media outreach, and engage K-12 educators nationally through the American Enterprise website. AssignmentThe National Museum of American History tasked Bailey Lauerman with developing an integrated marketing campaign that drives educators to the American Enterprise website and its free online resources by getting them excited about the brand. Show more Show less



University of Nebraska at Kearney, Advertising and Creative Services

• Graphic Designer

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  • Gained knowledge regarding proper file setup for digital press print jobs• Interacted daily with clients and participated in creative brainstorm sessions• Adhered to a strict brand standards and guidelines to create marketing and promotional recruitment materials for UNK



DAAKE

• Designer

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Summer Graphic Design internship. Gained real world design experience by participating in logo development, layout, video shoots, press checks, client meetings, and creative brainstorms. Broadened client relations skills and participated in collaborative design sessions.



UNK Design Practicum Incorporated

• Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  The University of Nebraska at Kearney's Design Practicum Incorporated (DPI), is a student-operated, non-profit design studio with a goal of furnishing quality artwork and design to its clients while providing students with the experience of a design studio, and printed material for their portfolios. DPI students are accepted for the semester based on a portfolio review and if accepted are mentored by members of the Design Faculty. Work through DPI consists anywhere from identity… The University of Nebraska at Kearney's Design Practicum Incorporated (DPI), is a student-operated, non-profit design studio with a goal of furnishing quality artwork and design to its clients while providing students with the experience of a design studio, and printed material for their portfolios. DPI students are accepted for the semester based on a portfolio review and if accepted are mentored by members of the Design Faculty. Work through DPI consists anywhere from identity development to promotional material design.(http://art.unk.edu/dpi/)• Branding and package labeling for the Nebraska based company, Franke's Sweet Corn Farms• Promotional posters and programs for UNK's University Theatre• Promotional materials for UNK's Art Society's Annual Student Art Exhibition Show more Show less



Homestead National Monument of America

• Youth Conservation Corp Member

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  • General grounds keeping• Festival setup • Exhibit maintenance