Allie Vance

VISUAL SYSTEMS

OPEN TOOLS

NO BLACK BOXES


+1 630 418 1082

My Approach

I’m a graphic designer and web developer with experience building and shipping websites for businesses nationwide.


I’m actively deepening my technical foundation through hands-on work with development workflows, version control, and command-line tools, with the goal of understanding and improving how systems function end to end.


I’m looking for a role where I can take responsibility for operational workflows and continue progressing toward more technically rigorous systems work.

Mission

#1. Radical Transparency

Open tools, legible systems, no black boxes—in design and in everything else.

#2. End-to-End Function

Aesthetics without operational understanding is decoration. I care about how things work, not just how they look.

#3. Improve Through Iteration

Treat every project as a live experiment, learning rapidly and improving relentlessly.

Career

Assistant Manager

The UPS Store

  • Managed growth of print and graphic design department.
  • Maintained organization of the print department.
  • Orchestrated a communication network with the print and graphic design team.
  • Introduced file naming and organization standards.
  • Contributed to new business growth and attended important meetings with upper management.
  • Key social media strategist.
  • Maintained cohesion of in-store signage.

Frontend Web Developer

Simple.Biz

  • Designed websites, logos, branding, and marketing collateral for 30+ businesses and organizations, nationwide.
  • Created consistent visual systems, color schemes, and type hierarchies aligned with client goals.
  • Delivered responsive, accessible designs optimized for performance and cross-platform consistency.
  • Used CMS platforms like WordPress, Wix, and Duda to implement and maintain sites.

Visual Communications & IT Assistant

Elmhurst University

  • Created internal graphics for campus events and online platforms.
  • Supported technical setup for presentations and digital signage.
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure cohesive digital communications.

Creative Design Intern

Starz Puzzles

  • Assisted in die-line editing, packaging layout, and trend research for puzzle products.
  • Supported the team in brainstorming creative themes and refining designs based on customer feedback.
Education

Elmhurst University

Communication Studies

& Graphic Design

Editorial Cartoonist and Graphic Artist for The Leader.

College of DuPage

General Studies

Member of the Art Club.

Skillset

A list of my technical skills.

Design: Typography, Layout Systems, Brand Identity, Illustration, Iconography, Accessibility


Web Development: HTML, CSS, Basic JavaScript, Responsive Design, Website Deployment & Maintenance


Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Midjourney, Audio/Video Editing


CMS Platforms: WordPress, Wix, Duda, Squarespace


Contact

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