ANNA MADRUGA
EDUCATION
California Polytechnic University: San Luis Obispo
Class of 2023 - Magna cum Laude
BFA - Graphic Design Major + English Minor
Outstanding Work in Graphic Design award
SKILLS + PROGRAMS
Illustrator - InDesign - Photoshop - Fresco - XD
WORK HISTORY + EXPERIENCE
Red Hen Press - Graphic Design Intern → Lead Designer
September 2024 - Present
Designed and revised book cover comps.
Edited copy and reformatted typographic layouts.
Illustration, photo editing and collage.
Mentored new interns, provided guidance + critique.
Freelance Graphic Design + Illustration
Timeless Day Creative: March - July 2026
Created original logo, brand iconography, and symbols for a young creative agency.
Worked to develop a strong visual identity based on team feedback + critique.
Established guidelines for consistent usage of brand iconography.
Outside Magazine: December 2023 - March 2024
Created original illustrations to be published alongside online articles.
Conceptualized and finalized illustration concepts within a tight guideline.
SC Carts: December 2023 - June 2024
Re-designed the entire brand from scratch including logotype and other iconography.
Illustrated a custom sign design for use by the business.
Sweet Joy: June 2023 - January 2024
Created original logo, brand iconography, symbols, and text
Sole brand designer for budding cookie business
Atelier Gulla Jonsdottir - Intern
June 2022 - December 2022
Finalized logo rebranding; created logo variations, brand assets, and guidelines for usage
Made resource spreadsheets + organized file servers
Organized + cataloged library of samples and materials