
Emma bEdard
I don't take myself too seriously until it's time to get to work.
My Story
I design like a strategist and strategize like a designer—confusing? Maybe. Effective? Always. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and backed by a BA in Strategic Communications and Fashion from the University of Minnesota, I am passionate about turning ideas into visuals, strategy into stories, and campaigns into moments that actually matter. At the core of everything I do? Clear ideas, bold execution, and the belief that design should do more than look good—it should say something.
Professional Experience
2024
Creative Marketing Assistant
FMYH Interior Design Studio
Minneapolis, MN
2023-2024
2021-2023
2024 - Present
Graphic & Brand Designer
Top Ten Liquors
Minneapolis, MN
Marketing Coordinator
Apricot Lane Boutique
Blaine, MN
Specialty Sales Team Leader
Target
Minneapolis, MN
Education
2020-2024
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Communications
Minor in Fashion Studies
Minneapolis, MN
A degree in Strategic Communications equipped me with a well-rounded set of skills, from creative thinking and ethical reasoning to digital literacy and effective communication. A minor in Fashion Studies taught me how to conduct in-depth market research using theoretical frameworks for predicting market trends and anticipating consumer needs.
2020-2023
2023-2024
2022-2023
2021-2022
Creative Director
Business of Fashion Club
Minneapolis, MN
President
Business of Fashion Club
Minneapolis, MN
Publication Design Team Lead
Golden Magazine
Minneapolis, MN
Freelance Graphic Designer
The Wake Magazine
Minneapolis, MN