Sophie Leigh Fisher
Hoboken,New Jersey
Summary
Versatile graphic designer with expertise in art direction and motion graphics. Proven ability to create impactful visual identities and collateral for high-profile clients including PBS, Riot Games, and Pokémon. Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite enhances brand recognition and engagement across multiple platforms.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
Redap Events
01.2020 - Current
- Developed style guides for RiftBound’s Regional Qualifier, ensuring alignment with Riot Games’ branding specifications.
- Designed event materials, including name badges for PLAY! Pokémon summit in Montréal, enhancing participant engagement.
- Consulted on event conceptualization for MagicCon Atlanta 2025, documenting retail materials and signage to inform future design strategy.
Associate Graphic Designer
NJ PBS
Newark, NJ
07.2021 - 08.2025
- Art Directed multiple high-profile productions, including the Emmy-nominated documentary Destination Oak Tree Road and the Webby People’s Choice nominee Vegan Pop Eats.
- Collaborated with executive producers and journalists to create broadcast assets for NJ Spotlight News, including show opens, infographics, and motion graphics, meeting strict daily deadlines.
- Designed digital and print collateral (logos, social media, email assets) while ensuring 100% adherence to national PBS branding standards.
- Directed visual identity for Painting Community and Segregated, a multi-newsroom reporting collaboration with WNYC/The Gothamist.
Graphic Designer
7 Layer Studio
South Orange, NJ
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Designed logos, moodboards, and brand assets for digital and physical platforms, ensuring cohesive brand experience.
- Developed digital graphics for social media campaigns and online marketing initiatives.
Graphic Designer
Baltimore Center Stage
Baltimore, MD
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Designed engaging graphics for interactive storytelling workshops, attracting primary education demographics and enhancing learning experiences.
- Produced a wide range of marketing collateral, including fundraising campaign materials, playbills, and digital assets.
- Illustrated comic adaptation of Where We Stand by Donnetta Lavinia Grays, increasing visibility for print and social media promotion.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Illustration, Concentration in Book Arts
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Baltimore, MD01-2019
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- After Effects
- Premiere Pro
- Motion Graphics
- Typography
- Brand Identity
- Illustration
- Art Direction
- Print Production
- Digital Formatting
- WordPress
- PowerPoint
- Moodboarding
Notable Projects
- Vegan Pop Eats: Orchestrated full branding, including custom illustrations and animations. The YouTube show opening contributed to a project reach of over 175k views.
- Destination Oak Tree Road: Launched the full graphics package for the documentary focused on New Jersey’s South Asian cultural hubs.
Timeline
Associate Graphic Designer
NJ PBS
07.2021 - 08.2025
Graphic Designer
7 Layer Studio
05.2021 - 07.2021
Freelance Graphic Designer
Redap Events
01.2020 - Current
Graphic Designer
Baltimore Center Stage
07.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Illustration, Concentration in Book Arts
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)