Elan Hilaire

Detail-oriented Graphic Designer and visual storyteller dedicated to capturing and amplifying community narratives. Combining a deep proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with a background in fast-paced media production, I excel at delivering flawless, high-impact marketing assets on strict daily deadlines. Passionate about leveraging polished visual communications to support regional journalism, drive audience engagement, and build cohesive brand identities across print and digital platforms.

Photographer & Social Media Manager - St John's College High School - Washington, D.C. Area

(2024-01)

• Design and produce high-impact digital and print marketing materials—including social media graphics, website promotional assets, and event collateral—driving brand awareness and audience engagement.
• Resize, adapt, and version creative assets for multiple platforms and formats, utilizing advanced Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom workflows to process high-volume requests under tight deadlines.
• Maintain strict brand stewardship by ensuring all creative materials, typography, and bold visual aesthetics align seamlessly with overarching brand identity standards across all audience touchpoints.
• Manage rapid production schedules and prioritize daily assignments in a fast-paced environment, frequently executing same-day digital deliverables for events and commercial clients.
• Build and maintain digital platforms (Pixieset, Adobe Portfolio) to distribute production-ready files directly to internal stakeholders, advertising partners, and digital audiences.

Production Intern - Moderately Moco - DMV Area

(2025-01)

• Collaborated closely with regional press, newsrooms, and athletic partners to develop creative concepts and digital storytelling formats that supported ongoing marketing campaigns.
• Conducted rigorous quality assurance reviews on formatting, design accuracy, and production specifications before deploying branded collateral to digital publishers and local media outlets.
• Incorporated feedback efficiently from multiple stakeholders, balancing competing priorities to deliver accurate, on-brand graphics and promotional materials.
• Organized and maintained comprehensive design files, templates, and creative asset libraries to streamline future project workflows and ensure strict version control.

Signage & Graphic Production Designer - Minuteman Press - Baltimore, MD

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Design and produce environmental signage graphics and related marketing assets in strict alignment with institutional branding and visual identity standards.
• Manage full-cycle environmental graphics and signage projects, coordinating production timelines, deliverables, and final approvals with vendors, installers, and internal partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison and day-of installation point of contact, providing hands-on, on-site support to ensure seamless, accurate graphic placement.
• Scale and adapt creative layouts for wide-format printing, utilizing Adobe Illustrator to prepare flawless vector and fabrication-ready files for immediate production.
• Manage vendor relationships, including coordinating project bids, tracking fabrication budgets, and overseeing production processes to meet established quality standards.

Director of Facilities Management - Howard Bank - Baltimore, MD

(2016-01 - 2021-12)

• Directed cross-functional operations and managed external vendor relationships, ensuring complex projects were completed on time and met strict quality standards.
• Interpreted technical blueprints and system documentation, demonstrating high attention to detail and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable workflows.
• Maintained precise operational records and compliance documentation, reflecting strong project management and organizational skills.

Buyer/Planner - Pall Corp - Timonium, MD

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

• Developed strategic supplier partnerships and managed full-cycle purchasing, successfully negotiating contracts and resolving critical production bottlenecks.
• Represented Materials Management in cross-functional initiatives to drive continuous improvement, workflow optimization, and operational excellence.

Athletic Media Intern - University of Southern California (USC) - Los Angeles, CA

(2011-01 - 2012-12)

• Supported senior staff in the creation of branded presentation materials, promotional flyers, and social media marketing assets.
• Assisted with ongoing improvements to design processes and templates, helping to ensure that internal creative requests were delivered accurately and ready for use across various university platforms.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions to develop creative concepts that aligned with the institution's visual identity and civic engagement goals.

Bachelor of Arts - Planning & Management - University of Southern California (2012-01)