Weber Shandwick
2017 - 2020 ✦ CREATIVE INTERN — JUNIOR DESIGNER
Weber Shandwick was my first full-time role out of college and my introduction to working as a designer within a large, structured agency environment.
I started as a creative intern embedded within the design team, where I learned the fundamentals of agency life, client expectations, and how to contribute within established systems. After transitioning into a junior designer role, I supported a range of client work across technology, healthcare, and consumer brands.
Team — Michelle Tang, Angela Mears, Juliet Fox, Bev Storrs
Visual Design ✦ Social & Infographic Design ✦ Print & Mailers ✦ Event & Campaign Assets
IBM — Designing at enterprise scale
Working on IBM introduced me to designing for a large, global brand with established guidelines and high expectations for clarity and consistency. I supported social content and infographic design, learning how to distill complex information into clear, structured visuals that could scale across platforms.
Kaiser Permanente — Print production and cross-functional collaboration
This project was part of a larger internal campaign for Kaiser Permanente. I worked closely with a senior designer and a union print vendor in Oakland to design and prepare a mailer that met strict production and brand requirements.
The experience deepened my understanding of print workflows, vendor coordination, and the importance of precision when designing for regulated environments.
VMware — Learning to design for clarity
VMware was my introduction to designing for highly technical audiences. Much of the work focused on infographics and data-driven storytelling, requiring careful attention to hierarchy, pacing, and clarity.
This is also where I began experimenting more intentionally with illustration as a way to support understanding and engagement.
Zinus — Early experience designing for experiential moments
For Zinus, I supported a New York City activation celebrating the anniversary of the film Big. I worked on event rollout assets and illustrative elements designed specifically for the physical space.
This project was my first exposure to designing for an environment rather than a screen, and it helped me understand how brand visuals translate into real-world experiences.
Reflection
Weber Shandwick taught me how to work within structure, manage expectations, and contribute thoughtfully as part of a larger team. While much of the work was foundational, it shaped how I approach collaboration, process, and clarity in my design work today.
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