My name is Samantha Foster, though everyone just calls me Sami. I'm a Las Vegas native and graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with two degrees: a BA in Film and a BA in Graphic Design. I am married to my Prince Charming, Justin Foster, who is an aspiring voice actor. We look forward to the day we could work on a project together!
I have been working as a graphic designer since 2014, and I have a great passion for it! I am an expert in Adobe software, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere. I love playing with light and color in my art, both in graphic design and illustration. I have a huge passion for filmmaking and animation, especially when it comes to character design and visual development.
When I'm not designing, I love to write and illustrate for the stories I write. There is one in particular that I have been writing with my two best friends since 2011, and my dream is to one day have it produced.
Outside of art and writing, I also love playing video games (especially Kingdom Hearts), going to Disneyland, and cheering for my Vegas Golden Knights!
Experience
Graphic Designer | The B2 Group
Las Vegas, NV · April 2018 – Present
Las Vegas, NV · April 2018 – Present
Design collateral for events for clients; design and build email campaigns; branding; manage social media pages; video editing; create animated explainer videos for clients
Cast Member | The Disney Store
Las Vegas, NV · August 2014 – December 2019
Las Vegas, NV · August 2014 – December 2019
Cash handling and sale of merchandise; greet guests and engage with them, with a goal of creating a magical moment for every guest; extensive Disney/Pixar/Marvel trivia and knowledge
Graphic Designer | Flink
Las Vegas, NV · November 2016 – December 2017
Las Vegas, NV · November 2016 – December 2017
Collaborate with social media and marketing teams to design ad and email campaigns; work with UX/UI development team to design overall look and feel of our apps; work with supervisors to design artwork for movies and music on the app; design postcards and fliers for people to pass out at events; work on multiple projects at the same time with tight deadlines
Production Art Assistant | High Impact Sign and Design
Las Vegas, NV · April 2016 – November 2016
Las Vegas, NV · April 2016 – November 2016
Set up files for print; worked with die-cut vinyl and the equipment needed to create them; lamination; color correction; knowledgeable in materials, techniques, and various other aspects in sign making; excels at Adobe Illustrator and proficient with CorelDRAW and print programs such as Wasatch and FlexiPRINT
Graphic Designer – Student Engagement and Diversity | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · April 2014 – April 2016
Las Vegas, NV · April 2014 – April 2016
Design various posters, logos, fliers, etc. for clients based on what they desire; maintain an organized schedule to complete projects
Scholar | UNLV ArtsBridge
Las Vegas, NV · September 2012 – January 2013
Las Vegas, NV · September 2012 – January 2013
Taught writing to 5th Grade students from Paradise Elementary School using art, screenwriting, and animation to make the lessons fun; made weekly lesson plans that combined the lessons of the week with art
Photographer | V Theater Group
Las Vegas, NV · August 2009 – September 2014
Las Vegas, NV · August 2009 – September 2014
Cash handling and sale of show merchandise and photos; greet guests and accommodate to them according to their needs; take photos of guests prior to shows; assist in seating of guests; follow proper opening and closing procedures; take inventory of merchandise and photo folders
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Art - Graphic Design | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
August 2008 – May 2015
August 2008 – May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
August 2008 – May 2015
August 2008 – May 2015
Clients
Stryker | Ernst and Young | Cox Communications | The YMCA of Southern Nevada
Career Xplorers | EUCYT
Career Xplorers | EUCYT
Specialties
Branding, Logo Design, Newsletter Design, Character Design, Illustration, Powerpoint Design, Animation
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Character Design, Screenwriting, Story Art, Storyboarding, Art Direction, Illustration, Animation