Emily Spikes

Graphic designer

studiospikes.art

Creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with a strong foundation in book design, typography, and visual storytelling. Experienced in designing for print and digital media, including book layouts, packaging, and marketing materials. Passionate about children’s media, publication design, and developing engaging visual content.

Email: Emily@spikes.com Phone: (408) 599-4044

Education

Portland State University

Portland, OR · BFA Art Practice · 2025

  • Coursework: Typography, Video Media, Animation, Digital Photography, Digital Tools
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.9

Kansai Gaidai University

Osaka, Japan · Asian Studies Program · 2024

  • Japanese language 2A, culture, and studio arts coursework

UC Berkeley Extension

Berkeley, CA · Professional Program in Graphic Design · 2025

  • Visual Literacy, Illustrator, InDesign, Typography, Photoshop, UX Design

Awards & Associations

  • Honor Student — Fall 2021 – Spring 2025
  • President’s List — Portland State University, Fall 2022 – Spring 2025
  • Oregon Society of Artists — Active member since 2022
  • Portland State Painting and Drawing Club — Member 2023–2025

Skills

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • HTML / CSS
  • UX / UI
  • Typography
  • Layouts
  • Animation
  • Communication
  • Eye for Detail

Work History

Almaden Country Day School

Marketing and Design Intern

May 2024 – June 2025

  • Designed digital graphics for print collateral, promotional offerings, and social media campaigns
  • Managed and created content for social media platforms, increasing audience engagement
  • Shot photography of school events and classroom activities for marketing and archival purposes

Almaden Country Day School

After-School Instructor, Japanese Manga Illustration

August 2025 – June 2026

  • Designed curriculum integrating Japanese manga history, cultural research, and professional illustration practices
  • Taught grades 5–8 design fundamentals: character development, storyboarding, page layout, and typography
  • Introduced industry-standard illustration tools, pen and ink techniques, and screen tone applications

CBIZ Inc.

Administrative Tax Assistant

January 2026 – Present

  • Organized digital and physical documents using clear naming conventions and version control
  • Handled confidential client information with precision and care
  • Applied attention to visual organization and legibility when processing documents