Amber French Design – Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

I am a self-driven designer who is passionate about the power of design and its ability to impact change. I believe the design field can break down barriers through advocacy, inclusion, and collaboration. My mission is to help create a better world through purposeful and creative design.

Graphic Design

Whether it’s print or digital, I can help you develop a strong brand identity through logo design, style guides, stationary, packaging, brochures, and flyers.

Digital Marketing

First impressions are important. Let me help you build your online presence with your own personal website, social media, advertising, and email marketing campaigns.

Video Editing

Videos and motion graphics are a great way to attract and engage your audience as well as set you apart from the competition.

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer for the UTSA Office of University Strategic Communications. I conceptualized and designed engaging social media graphics, stories, videos, highlights, and templates for UTSA’s official social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Photographed campus events, football games, and student activities to promote on social media. Designed short videos and animated GIFs in Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Rush. Developed social media content plans for Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month.

UTSA University Strategic CommunicationsFeb. 2021 - Dec. 2021

Adobe Student Ambassador

Adobe Student Ambassador at UTSA. Formulated a marketing plan, strategizing tactics on how to shape the program and carry out initiatives capturing at least 250 student leads, 20 clubs, and 5 professors interested in learning more about Adobe. Planned and executed 4+ Adobe workshops teaching students how to best utilize Adobe applications. Promoted Adobe through content creation and advertising through personal social media channels, driving students’ awareness and interest, leading to increased activations of free Adobe Creative Cloud at UTSA and grow brand awareness.

AdobeAug. 2021 - Dec. 2021

Najim Student Scholar

Collaborated with a team of students to create promotional videos for the Harvey Najim Center for Innovation and Career Advancement at UTSA. Conceptualized video ideas, drafted a script, conveyed ideas through storyboarding, and planned out video shoot logistics. Scouted video shoot locations; setup and staged scenes for video shoot.

UTSA Najim CenterDec. 2020 - May 2021

Marketing Intern

During the Fall of 2020, I worked as a Marketing Intern for the UTSA Office of University Marketing. I designed graphics for UTSA’s official social media channels and email communications. Created call-to-action banners and email headers for web. Worked with the marketing team to conceptualize and design graphics for the UTSA 2020 Election, Hispanic Heritage Month, and UTSAGrad social media marketing campaigns. Organized logo files for UTSA institutes, colleges, and departments.

UTSA Office of University Marketing Sept. 2020 - Dec. 2021

Social Media Coordinator

During the Spring of 2020, I interned as a Social Media Coordinator and Graphic Designer for Artist Legit, an Artist and Repertoire Agency that works closely with recording artists to promote their creative passions and experiences with the world. I designed social media graphics in Photoshop and Illustrator. Uploaded short videos and photos on Instagram Stories to promote the Artist Legit Playlist event. Researched background information on target audience to create engaging stories and content for social media.

Artist LegitFeb. 2020 - May 2020

Administrative Assistant II

Worked on special projects and events for the department. Created and presented project status reports, timelines, and budget milestones to the CEO and department directors. Monitored department budget and expenditures; worked with the DFA to determine program budget, process purchase orders, review purchase requisitions, and reconcile transactions. Managed and maintained the department website. Created graphics, brochures, and flyers; reviewed marketing materials, maintained branded premiums and informational collateral. Ensured all marketing material was in accordance with Pre-K 4 SA brand standards. Reviewed and maintained the SCALA digital signage system. Managed email marketing communications; created content for web, email, and social media.

Pre-K 4 SA, City of San AntonioJul. 2016 - Aug. 2019

Administrative Associate

Supported administrative operations; maintained calendars, scheduled meetings; coordinated travel arrangements and submitted expense reports; organized and facilitated campus events. Composed, typed, and proofread reports, letters, memos, and flyers; prepared public relations brochures and handouts. Maintained personnel records and data entry for payroll and HR. Worked with the Finance department to process purchase orders, review purchase requisitions, and requests for payments.

City of San Antonio, Pre-K 4 SAJul. 2014 - Jul. 2016

University of Texas at San Antonio

B.A. Communications, 2021

Northwest Vista College

A.A. New Media Arts, 2018

Personal Growth, Professional Development

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Marina ‘Red’ MaddenAssistant Professor, UTSA

Amber is unafraid of any innovative or difficult design problem – she embraces the most demanding of goals take flight into strategic communication campaigns, products, or services. Whether applying her knowledge of UX design for a new app prototype or creating original communication design content to tell a brand or data story, Amber can get […]

Erin BurnettAssistant Director, Pre-K 4 SA

I worked with Amber for several years in a few different roles. She was successful in every role and made changes that would help her learn and develop new skills. She found her passion in graphic design and is on her way to a successful career!

Riley BiddleMultidisciplinary Studies Major, UTSA

In my time at UTSA, Amber has presented herself as a highly organized individual and has always shared her vision to educate and inspire others. Her skills as a graphic designer, and in marketing, speak for themselves.

Jennifer FernandezEarly Childhood Expert, School Specialty

Amber is a true team player. She is reliable, efficient, timely and organized in her work. Working with her was a pleasure and any would be fortunate to have Amber as an employee.