Sam K Design
How Y'all Doing?
My name is Samantha, but most call me Sam. I am a graphic designer and illustrator with a key focus on communication, ingenuity and a touch of lightheartedness, determined to help my clients succeed in their endeavors. I believe in the power of whimsy and humor, and look to interject fun into any situation.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my portfolio! Enjoy the ride.
About Me
I have been drawing for as long as I could hold a pencil (which predates my memory). When choosing a career, I knew I had to find something that would allow me to be creative and embrace my life-long love of art. I found that in graphic design.
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My approach to design is simple. Think about the people you want to reach. What do I want them to feel? Where do I want them to look? Once I answer those questions, I start sketching out ideas. Then I move onto the computer where I work out iterations of my design until it feels perfect. Most importantly, I make sure to get extra eyes on what I create. I love feedback, because it let's me know if I'm headed down the right path.
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If you want to know how I can make my process work for you, contact me by pressing the button below!
Experience
September 2020-Present
The Lafayette Group
​Hired as a Communications Specialist, responsibilities being:
Designing social media and web content for the FirstNet Authority, tailoring graphics according to public safety voice
Pioneering expansion of social media products including new campaigns and implementing latest platform updates
Delivering clean, polished materials (both print and digital) adeptly cohering to the FirstNet Authority brand
Collaborating with my team to improve efficiency across design processes and created new systems to expedite deliverables
Assisting the PR team with internal and external newsletters, as well as developing press lists.
2020-Present
Quest Insurance
Hired as a Communications Specialist, responsibilities being:
Designing an updated brand identity for both Quest Insurance and their sister company Fairfax Fencers
Developed a brand new social media marketing strategy across multiple platforms
Company saw 40% increase in lead generation since implementing my designs
Advertisement and marketing
Clerical duties
Dec. 2018-Apr. 2019
Novetta
Hired as a graphic design and social media intern, responsibilities being:
Creating design collateral for both internal and external marketing
Creating content to be posted to social media accounts
Designing unique graphics to be used in company proposals
May 2018–Dec.2018
Berico Technologies
Hired as a graphic design and social media intern, responsibilities being:
Managing various social media accounts
Creating content to be posted
Design for company documents and website
