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 daily operations and growth of the print and graphic design department.
  • Introduced file naming conventions and organizational standards that streamlined production workflow and reduced turnaround errors.
  • Coordinated communication between print staff and design team to ensure accurate, on-spec production.
  • Maintained consistency of in-store signage and all visual materials.
  • Managed print production operations for a high-volume retail print franchise, overseeing quality, accuracy, and consistency across large-format and specialty print materials.
  • Provided hands-on troubleshooting for computers, printers, and digital displays.

Frontend Web Developer

Simple.Biz

  • Served as sole designer for a national web and digital marketing agency, interpreting creative briefs and delivering sophisticated brand identities, visual systems, and marketing collateral for hundreds of clients across diverse B2B and D2C industries.
  • Designed and shipped complete client websites across WordPress, Wix, Duda, and Squarespace, maintaining elevated brand standards and visual consistency across every touchpoint; portfolio documents 39 live client sites.
  • Developed cohesive visual systems: color palettes, type hierarchies, and component libraries, ensuring rigorous brand accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.
  • Built responsive, accessible digital experiences adhering to WCAG standards, testing designs against real-world performance and cross-platform requirements.
  • Managed end-to-end creative production independently: brief interpretation, concepting, design, development, QA, and client handoff, consistently delivering high-quality work under deadline pressure across multiple concurrent projects.

Visual Communications & IT Assistant

Elmhurst University

  • Created graphics for campus events, digital signage, and online platforms.
  • Maintained organized digital archives for graphics, media, and documentation.
  • Supported technical setup for presentations, AV equipment, and campus events.
  • Assisted with website content updates and CMS-based maintenance.

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, Python, Flask, REST APIs, SQLite, Git, Responsive Design, Website Deployment & Maintenance


Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Midjourney, Audio/Video Editing (CapCut, WeVideo)


CMS Platforms: WordPress, Wix, Duda, Squarespace, Vizergy


Contact

If you're looking for a dedicated professional who values clarity, reliability, and creativity, I'm here to help! Let’s connect and bring your ideas to life!

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