Alana Spiro

As an award-winning graphic designer and graduate from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, I am a creative problem solver up for any design challenge. I strive to find the why behind every detail and design with intentionality and sophistication.

I am passionate about brand development, typography, and UI UX web design. I have worked in agency environments, in-house, independently, and I am always open to freelance opportunities. Below you can find my resume as well as a submission form if you would like to reach out!

EDUCATION

S.I. Newhouse School of Public
Communications Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science: Graphic Design

GPA: 3.8 | Dean’s List | May 2023

David B. Falk College of Sport and Human
Dynamics Syracuse University

Minor: Nutrition | Dean’s List | May 2023 

EXPERIENCE

Pollari Media

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

April 2025-Present | Remote

Graphic designer for Pollari Media agency. Create thumbnails and social posts for the company’s personal brand as well as retainer clients. Collaborate with team on concepts, ideas, and visuals. Design content intended to inform and engage users to increase engagement on platforms such as Instagram.

JONATHAN Y

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Aug 2023-July 2024 | New York City, NY

Acting creative director and design lead in charge of re-designing web presence, brand identity, assets, and deliverables for several different in-house brands. Direct and coordinate all ongoing brand identities in accordance with the new rebranded aesthetics. Work with product development team on upcoming product launches, from packaging design to products. Work with marketing and social media team to create content in our studio and destination shoots. 

Bioverse

JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Nov. 2024-Present | Remote

Collaborate with marketing team to create ad concepts for platforms like Meta. Create daily social posts involving concepts expanding on topics surrounding products, in order to creating a sense of connection and approachability to the brand. Design web flows such as prescriptive and guided user questionnaires. 

Redbone Nutrition

FREELANCE DESIGNER

July 2024-Nov. 2024 | Remote

Creative director of the pet supplement company, Redbone Nutrition. Designed new brand identity and brand guidelines. Created a new user interface focused on a seamless user experience. Conceptualized corresponding product packaging in accordance with the new brand guidelines.

The Gate

FREELANCE DESIGNER

March 2024 | Remote

Designed a motion reel and UX kit for an internal video series for their client, Capitol Group. Collaborated with the creative team in an agency environment. Created deliverables that fulfilled the client’s wishes while maintaining in accordance with the given brand guideline.

Panic Panties

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

Jan 2023-May 2023 | Remote

Created mockups of products and packaging to send to potential vendors. Conceptualized and executed marketing materials for product branding in virtual and retail stores including carton designs, social media posts, banners, etc. Designed landing pages to streamline product info, user experience, and brand story.

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Cloud Aero, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro

Web Design Figma, Adobe XD, Squarespace, Glyphs Mini

Media Platforms Instagram, Tiktok, X, Facebook,
YouTube, Linkedin, Snapchat, Pintrest

Work Skills Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Procreate, Canva, Dropbox, Klaviyo, ChatGPT

AWARDS

GDUSA American Graphic Design Award Winner Ex Sunscreen Capstone project (2023)

& Pixels and Print: Salt City Harvest Farm (2022)

Graphis Honorable Mention: Chinese New Year Stamps