I am a multidisciplinary designer with a background ranging from luxury accessories to industrial product. I am passionate about the design process and my wide range of experience has given me the ability to effectively and efficiently apply design thinking methods to any project. --- Experience: Freelance Graphic Designer Crescent Coffee Company - Remote | 2022, 2024 Worked with the founder to establish Crescent Coffee Company as a compelling small-batch coffee brand. - Developed Crescent Coffee Company’s visual identity from the ground up, including creating a logo and other assets to use on social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram; driving an increase in revenue by 10%. - Compiled extensive brand guidelines including typography, color palette, aesthetic, logo, and iconography using Adobe InDesign. - Designed eye-catching business cards, labels, and packaging that set Crescent Coffee Company apart from its competitors. - Created detailed wireframe prototypes for an app concept using Figma. Freelance Jewelry Designer Kore Group - Remote | 2022 Generated jewelry concept designs for the Pokémon brand that would appeal to an older, higher-end demographic. - Analyzed trends in both jewelry and the Pokémon fan community to inform design elements. - Developed concept sketches for rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings featuring the brand’s iconic characters and themes. - Compiled a deck of designs as well as inspiration for future concepts based on market trend assessment. Product Development Specialist & Junior Graphic Designer Tura, Inc. - New York, NY | 2022 Handled product development and production timelines for five eyewear brands. - Took on the additional role of Junior Graphic Designer to meet business needs. - Organized product sampling by communicating effectively with factories internationally using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining positive relationships. - Performed trend research and analysis, produced reports, and offered advice to senior management based on my findings. - Led introduction and training for new technologies such as Promoboxx (social media automation) and a new PLM system. Design Intern Papas Shorts - Berlin, Germany | 2019 Led the design direction and expanded the product portfolio in a dynamic startup environment as the sole designer. - Conceived, researched, and presented innovative product proposals to company founders. - Designed new menswear products and packaging to enhance brand identity. - Oversaw product development timeline and maintained quality control by meeting with vendors for four new products. - Improved communication with manufacturers through redesign of tech packs. - Created engaging Instagram and Facebook polls to encourage community participation. - Directed photoshoots and edited images to create high-quality product photography.

ClaireBuschDesign

I am a multidisciplinary designer with a background ranging from luxury accessories to industrial product. I am passionate about the design process and my wide range of experience has given me the ability to effectively and efficiently apply design thinking methods to any project. --- Experience: Freelance Graphic Designer Crescent Coffee Company - Remote | 2022, 2024 Worked with the founder to establish Crescent Coffee Company as a compelling small-batch coffee brand. - Developed Crescent Coffee Company’s visual identity from the ground up, including creating a logo and other assets to use on social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram; driving an increase in revenue by 10%. - Compiled extensive brand guidelines including typography, color palette, aesthetic, logo, and iconography using Adobe InDesign. - Designed eye-catching business cards, labels, and packaging that set Crescent Coffee Company apart from its competitors. - Created detailed wireframe prototypes for an app concept using Figma. Freelance Jewelry Designer Kore Group - Remote | 2022 Generated jewelry concept designs for the Pokémon brand that would appeal to an older, higher-end demographic. - Analyzed trends in both jewelry and the Pokémon fan community to inform design elements. - Developed concept sketches for rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings featuring the brand’s iconic characters and themes. - Compiled a deck of designs as well as inspiration for future concepts based on market trend assessment. Product Development Specialist & Junior Graphic Designer Tura, Inc. - New York, NY | 2022 Handled product development and production timelines for five eyewear brands. - Took on the additional role of Junior Graphic Designer to meet business needs. - Organized product sampling by communicating effectively with factories internationally using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining positive relationships. - Performed trend research and analysis, produced reports, and offered advice to senior management based on my findings. - Led introduction and training for new technologies such as Promoboxx (social media automation) and a new PLM system. Design Intern Papas Shorts - Berlin, Germany | 2019 Led the design direction and expanded the product portfolio in a dynamic startup environment as the sole designer. - Conceived, researched, and presented innovative product proposals to company founders. - Designed new menswear products and packaging to enhance brand identity. - Oversaw product development timeline and maintained quality control by meeting with vendors for four new products. - Improved communication with manufacturers through redesign of tech packs. - Created engaging Instagram and Facebook polls to encourage community participation. - Directed photoshoots and edited images to create high-quality product photography.

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I am a multidisciplinary designer with a background ranging from luxury accessories to industrial product. I am passionate about the design process and my wide range of experience has given me the ability to effectively and efficiently apply design thinking methods to any project.


Experience:

Freelance Graphic Designer
Crescent Coffee Company - Remote | 2022, 2024
Worked with the founder to establish Crescent Coffee Company as a compelling small-batch coffee brand.

  • Developed Crescent Coffee Company’s visual identity from the ground up, including creating a logo and other assets to use on social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram; driving an increase in revenue by 10%.
  • Compiled extensive brand guidelines including typography, color palette, aesthetic, logo, and iconography using Adobe InDesign.
  • Designed eye-catching business cards, labels, and packaging that set Crescent Coffee Company apart from its competitors.
  • Created detailed wireframe prototypes for an app concept using Figma.

Freelance Jewelry Designer
Kore Group - Remote | 2022
Generated jewelry concept designs for the Pokémon brand that would appeal to an older, higher-end demographic.

  • Analyzed trends in both jewelry and the Pokémon fan community to inform design elements.
  • Developed concept sketches for rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings featuring the brand’s iconic characters and themes.
  • Compiled a deck of designs as well as inspiration for future concepts based on market trend assessment.

Product Development Specialist & Junior Graphic Designer
Tura, Inc. - New York, NY | 2022
Handled product development and production timelines for five eyewear brands.

  • Took on the additional role of Junior Graphic Designer to meet business needs.
  • Organized product sampling by communicating effectively with factories internationally using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Performed trend research and analysis, produced reports, and offered advice to senior management based on my findings.
  • Led introduction and training for new technologies such as Promoboxx (social media automation) and a new PLM system.

Design Intern
Papas Shorts - Berlin, Germany | 2019
Led the design direction and expanded the product portfolio in a dynamic startup environment as the sole designer.

  • Conceived, researched, and presented innovative product proposals to company founders.
  • Designed new menswear products and packaging to enhance brand identity.
  • Oversaw product development timeline and maintained quality control by meeting with vendors for four new products.
  • Improved communication with manufacturers through redesign of tech packs.
  • Created engaging Instagram and Facebook polls to encourage community participation.
  • Directed photoshoots and edited images to create high-quality product photography.
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Skills

Pr
Product Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Br
Branding
in
inkscape
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Experience Level

Product Design
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Branding
Expert
inkscape
Expert
Autodesk SketchBook
Expert
UI
Expert
Figma
Expert
Icon
Expert
Logo
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
App Design
Expert
Social Media Design
Expert
Presentation Design
Expert
Adobe Lightroom
Expert
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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design at University of Cincinnati
April 30, 2020
Cum Laude

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution

Skills

Pr
Product Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Br
Branding
in
inkscape
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Experience Level

Product Design
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Branding
Expert
inkscape
Expert
Autodesk SketchBook
Expert
UI
Expert
Figma
Expert
Icon
Expert
Logo
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
App Design
Expert
Social Media Design
Expert
Presentation Design
Expert
Adobe Lightroom
Expert
See more