hi, i’m gianna!
Photo by Ella Fling
My passion for creativity started in high school, where I was involved in a performing arts creative writing program. I wrote everything from poems to short story’s, and even tried journalistic-style pieces. That led me to Syracuse University, where I studied Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism for two years before taking an Introduction to Graphic Design class. Making something impactful without words was something new and interesting to me, and soon I realized my heart was pulling me away from writing and towards design. Today, I am fortunate enough to be designing and illustrating graphics and websites for clients.
I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. I received a B.S. in Graphic Design with minors in Sociology and Psychology, and am interested in the intersection between design and society.
Some of my skills include typography, photography, UX/UI design, motion design, and illustration – along with others you can find on my resume. I am well-suited for designing across many platforms and media. For the next year, I will be calling Newhouse home for just a bit longer while participating in the Advanced Media Management Master’s program.
experience
resume
Intro to Graphic Design, Course Facilitator
Syracuse, NY / January 2025 - Present
Support around 20 students per section in mastering Adobe Creative Suite and Figma through hands-on assistance and troubleshooting • Provide detailed critique on weekly design challenges • Collaborate with multiple professors to manage classroom technology, and ensure smooth course operations
Major Magazine, Graphic Design Director
Syracuse, NY / December 2023 - May 2025
Led and mentored a team of 4 designers, providing constructive feedback on design execution • Designed and illustrated more than 6 magazine spreads • Trained designers on Adobe workflows
Pixels & Print Design Workshop, Student Leader
Syracuse, NY / February 2025
Led UI/UX Team in 48-hour design sprint, collaborating with industry professionals to rebrand local non-profit, Empower Parkinson • Designed digital assets including mobile/web mockups to modernize brand identity and increase outreach • Presented final deliverables to client alongside 50 students
Newhouse Visitors Center, Senior Intern & Ambassador
Syracuse, NY / June 2024 - August 2024
Delivered over 50 campus tours and information sessions, engaging with hundreds of prospective students and families • Conducted interviews to assess students’ abilities and interests • Designed branded signage/stickers for wayfinding and office recruitment events, enhancing visitor experience
University Girl, Summer Intern & Feel Good Editor
Remote & Syracuse, NY / September 2022 - August 2024
Redesigned hero images for published articles to enhance the consumer experience and ensure legal compliance • Edited submissions from 30+ writers for the Feel Good section • Wrote 4 articles for the web
education
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University
M.S. Advanced Media Management, May 2026 • Forever Orange Scholar • 4.0 GPA
B.S. Graphic Design, May 2025 • Newhouse Leadership Scholar • Dean’s List • 3.86 GPA
Minor: Sociology, Psychology
skills
Tech: Figma • Canva • Prompt Engineering • Blender • HTML5 & CSS3 • Photography
Adobe: Illustrator • Photoshop • Indesign • After Effects • Lightroom • Firefly • XD