Emily Ray Ryan
Creative Designer
Tech Assistant

About me
I am a creative designer with more than 8 years of freelance experience creating designs for both the web and print. Through my work, I’ve had the opportunity to design for several small businesses in York, Pennsylvania as well as the cities of Tarrytown, Geneseo, and Binghamton in New York. My areas of expertise are branding, and web, print, and layout design. I’m passionate about creating designs that are visually appealing, fun, and user-friendly.
I approach each project with a mix of creativity and strategy, aiming for designs that not only look great but also work for my client’s goals. Whether I’m helping a business tell its story through branding or designing marketing materials, my goal is to make every project feel fresh and inviting.
Working remotely has shown me how to manage my time effectively and keep my projects organized. I communicate ideas, thoughts, and questions clearly with clients via email. For those I work with on an ongoing basis, I’ve learned to stay ready for new projects or website updates at a moment’s notice.
Outside of my design work, I also work part-time at my local library, providing end-user technical support. This role has brought me closer to the community, allowing me to help people from all walks of life use technology to answer their questions. It has also given me the opportunity to exercise my design skills by creating posters for teens, signage for book displays, and social media posts for local agency information tables visiting the library. This job has allowed me to work alongside a great team of coworkers to keep the library a friendly and resourceful space for the public.
Skills & expertise
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
York College of Pennsylvania – York, PA
2011 – 2015
Associate in Arts, Web Development and Design
Harrisburg Area Community College – Harrisburg, PA
2015 – 2017
Professional Experience
Martin Memorial Library
York, Pennsylvania
- Senior Library Assistant (adult computer lab)
January 2025-Present - Library Assistant (adult computer lab)
June 2022-January 2025
Freelance (Self employed)
Remote Work
- Graphic Designer for TAFE (Theatre Arts For Everyone)
Freelance
August 2016-Present
York, Pennsylvania - Web Designer for Penn-Mar Irish Festival
Freelance (with ongoing website maintenance)
September 2024-October 2024
York, Pennsylvania - Web Designer for Anywhere Theatre Company
Freelance (with ongoing website maintenance)
July 2023-September 2023
Tarrytown, New York - Web Designer for Sea Hag Soaps
Contract
June 2022
Binghamton, New York - Web Developer for SociumDigital
Freelance
June 2019-January 2020
York, Pennsylvania - Graphic & Web Designer for Pilates Wellness Center of York
Contract
November 2018-December 2019
York, Pennsylvania - Graphic & Web Designer for College Admissions HQ, LLC
Freelance
February 2014 – September 2019
York, Pennsylvania - Web Developer for Ahrens Media Marketing LLC
Freelance
August 2018 – June 2019
York, Pennsylvania - Logos designed for the following companies
Contract work- Jane Daisy General – Geneseo, NY, 2019
- By The Way – Tarrytown, NY, 2019
- Lish Ephriam – Baltimore Maryland, 2018
- Dobbs & Bishop Fine Cheese – Bronxville, NY, 2015
- Yorkfest – York, PA, 2013