Emily Ray Ryan
Graphic 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
Library Assistant (adult computer lab)
Martin Library
York, Pennsylvania
June 2022-Present
Remote Freelance Graphic Designer
TAFE (Theatre Arts For Everyone)
York, Pennsylvania
August 2016-Present
Remote Web Designer
Penn-Mar Irish Festival
York County, Pennsylvania
September 2024-October 2024
Ongoing website maintenance
Remote Web Designer
Anywhere Theatre Company
Tarrytown, New York
July 2023-September 2023
Ongoing website maintenance
Remote Web Designer
Sea Hag Soaps
Binghamton, New York
June 2022-June 2022
Remote Designer/Developer
SociumDigital
York, Pennsylvania
July 2019-January 2020
Remote Web Designer/Developer
Iconic Web Headquarters (previously Ahrens Media)
Hallam, Pennsylvania
August 2018-July 2019
Remote Graphic / Web Designer
Pilates Wellness Center of York
York, Pennsylvania
November 2018 – October 2019
Remote Graphic / Web Designer
College Admissions HQ, LLC
York, Pennsylvania
February 2014-September 2019
Logos designed for the following companies
- 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