Ali Gillman


graphic designer

Hi, I'm Ali


Ali Gillman

In my current position as Senior Graphic Designer at Watermark Retirement Communities, I built and maintained tools to house critical, live data regarding the 53 senior communities within our portfolio, their various brand standards, and their unique and competitive qualities, creating transparency of information across the marketing department. I also updated the philanthropy sub-brand and its informational materials to its various target audiences; children, communities, and donors.

In my previous role as Senior Graphic Designer at Tommy’s Express, I helped to build a new creative team and implement new agile processes and workflows, while also overhauling the company’s brand standards to reflect Tommy’s evolving identity. As a Promotional Creative at Meijer, I was responsible for developing a wide range of promotional marketing materials from conception to production. In my early career at 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications, I had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, which laid the foundation for my holistic approach to design and rooted my ability to assess, organize, and manage ambiguity. Throughout my career I have been recognized by my peers and leadership for my clear communication, collaborative spirit, and ability to navigate difficult situations.

I hope you enjoy looking through my various works just as much as I enjoyed creating them. I encourage any and all questions, feedback and comments and I look forward to hearing from you.

Chat soon! 

Ali Gillman

Experience


Watermark Retirement CommunitiesSenior Graphic Designer

Tucson, AZ | Remote | Dec. 2022 – Aug. 2024

Tommy’s ExpressSenior Graphic Designer

Holland, MI | Hybrid | Feb. 2022 – Dec. 2022

MeijerPromotional Creative

Grand Rapids, MI | Hybrid | Dec. 2017 – Feb. 2022

8THIRTYFOUR Integrated CommunicationsDesign Associate

Grand Rapids, MI | Hybrid | Dec. 2017 – Feb. 2022

GVSU Promotions OfficeGraphic Designer

Allendale, MI | In-Office | April 2016 – April 2017

Gavin Smith PhotographyProduction Assistant

Linden, MI | On-Site | June 2014 – Oct. 2016

Watermark Retirement Communities

Senior Graphic Designer


Tucson, AZ | Remote | Dec. 2022 – Aug. 2024

Tommy’s Express

Senior Graphic Designer


Holland, MI | Hybrid | Feb. 2022 – Dec. 2022

Meijer

Promotional Creative


Grand Rapids, MI | Hybrid | Dec. 2017 – Feb. 2022

8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications

Graphic Designer


Grand Rapids, MI | Hybrid | Dec. 2017 – Feb. 2022

GVSU Promotions Office, Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer


Allendale, MI | In-Office | April 2016 – April 2017

Gavin Smith Photography, Assistant

Production Assistant


Linden, MI | On-Site | June 2014 – Oct. 2016

Education


Grand Valley State UniversityBFA Graphic Design

Aug 2013 – Apr 2017

Grand Blanc High School

Sep 2009 – Jun 2013

Grand Valley State University | BFA Graphic Design


Aug 2013 – Apr 2017

Grand Blanc High School


Sep 2009 – Jun 2013

Hobbies


Meijer mPerks Grand OpeningHiking
Meijer mPerks Grand OpeningGardening
Meijer mPerks Grand OpeningDrumming
Meijer mPerks Grand OpeningPainting
Meijer mPerks Grand OpeningSnowboarding
Meijer mPerks Grand OpeningSurfing

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