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
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
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