HOLLY ZMIJEWSKI: Freelance Graphic Designer in East hampton, NY
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Work experience
Various Companies
Contract Graphic Designer | 01/2015 - Current
Independent designer working with creative studios, hospitality brands, corporate teams, and individual clients on branding, packaging, presentation, and visual systems.
Selected impact
• Official graphic designer for the iconic Holiday Cocktail Lounge menus and merch since 2021, creating a zine-style menu that has become a core part of the bar’s brand identity and lore, re-engineered annually, updated, and printed quarterly. Work is recognized by staff, patrons, and industry leaders.
• Presentation designer for multiple Kimberly-Clark departments, producing internal and leadership-level decks used department-wide, team-wide, and at large conferences. Became the go-to designer for three department leads, with work regularly sought out by additional teams.
• Designed brand identities, packaging, and visual assets for sole proprietors and small businesses, often building the visual foundation for early-stage brands.
Scope of work
o Brand identities and visual systems
o Illustration-led concepts across print, packaging, and physical products
o Presentation, event, and experiential design
o Digital, social, and web-based brand assets
ATNY Studios
Graphic Designer | 01/2019 - 12/2020
ATNY is a creative services company that focuses on tech and home accessories. Some of their clients include Urban Outfitters (US/UK), Aerie, Anthropologie, Burlington Coat Factory, Dillards, Indigo, Ross, and Sharper Image. They also own and operate a few private brands by the name of Audiology, Brooklyn Lighting Company, Funderdome, iVibe, Laboratory 29, Lightly Toasted, and LMNT.
Selected impact
• Designed approximately 10 consumer products from sketch through final production, launching at major retailers including Urban Outfitters and Spencer’s Gifts.
• Contributed to and iterated on 100+ products sold across the US, UK, and Canada, supporting high-volume retail pipelines.
• Created technical packets and product visuals to ensure accurate production, while maintaining consistency across packaging, product, and digital assets.
Responsibilities
o Product and novelty item design from concept to sample
o Retail packaging and product graphics
o Illustration, photo manipulation, and product photography
o High-volume production across digital and physical assets
Notable Clients:
Urban Outfitters, Spencer’s Gifts, T.J.Maxx, Dillard’s, Burlington Coat Factory
Self-Employed
Private Tutor - Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator | 01/2016 - 08/2020
- Curate lesson plans based on individual student needs and skill levels
- Create real-world demonstrations for skill application and provided homework assignments
- Students range from beginner to intermediate skill levels, ages 16-45, and varying native language backgrounds
- Teach both in-person and remotely through on-line classrooms
Jet Fuel Studio
Contract Designer | 06/2018 - 12/2018
Jet Fuel Studio is a creative services company based in New York, NY. They work with clients such as Sprayground, FujiFilm, Power Up, Welch’s, Bacardi, and Marvel to create high-quality marketing media. They brought me on board for their busy season.
Responsibilities:
- Create sell sheets and infographics
- Edit fashion photography and design a look book
- Use photoshop to manipulate images for social media marketing
- Maintain a steady work and communication flow while working remotely
BKNY Printing Co
Textile Graphic Designer / Client Manager | 01/2017 - 12/2017
Brooklyn-based apparel print shop offering screenprinting, direct-to-garment printing, and embroidery.
Selected impact
• Managed client intake for print jobs, translating design requests into print-ready files and proofs.
• Coordinated production workflows across screenprinting, embroidery, and direct-to-garment processes.
• Advised clients on design decisions based on print constraints and best practices.
GO Magazine
Event Photographer | 06/2013 - 06/2017
- Photographed official NYC pride events for 4 consecutive years
- Batch edited, watermarked and organized all photos for web and print
GLB Clothing
Co-Founder / Creative Director / Business Manager | 01/2012 - 12/2016
Co-founded an LGBTQ-focused streetwear brand, owning both creative and operational execution.
Selected impact
• Built and directed a consumer lifestyle brand from the ground up, handling creative direction, production, and business operations.
• Designed apparel that was featured in an LGBTQ magazine.
• Managed end-to-end operations including brand identity, garment selection, printing, inventory, e-commerce, accounting, and in-person sales.
Scope of work
o Brand identity and visual direction across apparel and marketing materials
o Apparel design, screenprinting, and print production
o E-commerce storefront design and digital merchandising
o Inventory management, wholesale purchasing, promotions, and sales
Methods NYC Clothing
Visual Specialist / Administrative Assistant | 01/2011 - 12/2011
Boutique streetwear brand connected to the NYC music and nightlife scene.
Selected impact
• Assisted with apparel graphics and visual content recognized by musicians and stylists.
• Supported product photography, events, and e-commerce operations.
Education history
Tunxis Community College
A.S. in Photography | 2009 - 2011
CUNY School of Professional Studies
B.S. in Business Management and Administration | 2021 - 2025
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