Art director and designer with a restless curiosity, a love for bold ideas, and a drive to create work that connects.

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Kendra Scott
Graphic Design Internship

Austin, Texas
Summer 2024
The Big Picture 
From June to August 2024, I interned with the Creative Services team at Kendra Scott, gaining valuable hands-on experience in both print and digital design. My projects spanned a wide array of assets, including social media content, store signage, email marketing materials, wholesale graphics, and seasonal campaign concepts. This role allowed me to refine my technical skills, explore creative direction, and collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team.

The Brand
Kendra Scott is a jewelry company headquartered in Austin, Texas, with over 150+ standalone stores, a strong e-commerce presence, and products featured in Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and 1,000+ specialty boutiques worldwide.

Who It’s For
Kendra Scott appeals to a wide range of jewelry lovers, spanning multiple generations and audiences interested in fashion, demi-fine, and fine jewelry.

The Ask
As an intern, I partnered with senior designers to bring marketing initiatives to life. I created in-store signage, crafted digital assets, and assisted in seasonal campaign planning. I also supported photoshoots, gaining insight into how brand storytelling translates from concept to execution.

How I Built It
Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe InDesign · Basecamp · Splash

Digital Media 


During my internship, I contributed to a variety of digital media projects, including paid media ads, website assets, and email.  A significant portion of my work focused on the Gameday Campaign.




Game Day Meta Ads






Moodstone Eblast

Meta Ads





Yellow Rose Barricade 

I designed a large barricade for the first Yellow Rose store opening on South Congress, working with the Creative Director to refine imagery, apply the new branding, and produce multiple mockups while managing vendor collaboration and installation logistics.








GEMs Campus Ambassadors


Kendra Scott hosted their top-performing GEMs Campus Ambassadors in Austin for an influencer trip. I designed decor and swag for the Airbnb, including stickers and pillowcase signage that fit the collegiate theme.







Wholesale Materials


I was responsible for editing and updating linelists for wholesalers, which helped me refine my skills in designing long-form projects and staying organized throughout the process. Additionally, I created digital designs for launch announcements to communicate new releases and updates to Kendra Scott wholesalers.




Launch Materials & Selling Support 








Retail Signage 


I assisted in designing retail signage and other supporting materials for the stores. Learning from the visual merchandising team, I gained valuable experience creating cohesive designs aligned with the brand’s aesthetic and retail environment.







Sips & Sweets Shopping Bag


Philanthropy Materials


One of my favorite projects at Kendra Scott was working on a philanthropy initiative with First Book, where they donated 5,000 multicultural and bilingual books to students at Best Elementary School. I designed supporting signage and materials for the event.


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