ABOUT

Hello, I'm Lamisse Hamouda!

I am a multi-disciplinary innovative that is currently a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media, a minor in Information Science & Technology, and a certificate in Diversity Studies at the Pennsylvania State University. 

Throughout my undergraduate education, I have had a variety of experiences and opportunities to expand my knowledge beyond the classroom. I have been gaining experiences with software programs in Adobe Creative Suite, Blender 3D, Figma, Autodesk 3D Programs, and more where I have been diligently developing my skills during my own time. I have been selected for several scholarships based on my accomplishments and academic performance as a successful art student at Penn State; my most recent scholarship that I received was the Jean Mitchell Gray, Class of 2013, Trustee Scholarship. I have worked previously in several design internships as I am currently a Digital Intern with Primary Wave Music, the Graphic Design Director for VALLEY Magazine, and the Lead Graphic Designer for Movin’ On. My work experiences gave me the great adventures of collaborating with talented artists and designers, including working for a variety of creative projects for clients with engaging ideas to promote their companies/themselves.

My overall mission as an individual is to not only specialize within my skills and interests towards the creative field, but to be able to offer my services and contribute to projects that makes a great impact towards our communities whether that is from brand marketing for a startup company, illustrations of diverse, representative characters, or motion design that brings awareness to our message.

In my leisure time, I enjoy reading a good book such as young adult books with a warm cup of coffee by my side! I take pleasure in spending time with my friends where we would often explore cafes, play card games, and draw silly memes of each other. I also like to spend time with my pets at home where my family owns parrots, a dog, and cats; growing up with animals shaped me into the great animal lover I am.

RESUME

EDUCATION

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

Expected Graduation: Spring 2025

Bachelor’s of Fine Arts - New Media, Minor in Information Science & Technology, and Certificate in Diversity Studies

GPA: 3.63

Involvement

  • Digital Media Group

  • Egyptian Student Association

  • Middle Eastern North African Association

  • Movin’ On

  • Muslim Student Association

  • Penn State Music Group

  • Public Humanities Fellowship

  • Queer Business Leadership - Marketing Committee

  • VALLEY Magazine

SKILLS

  • Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro & Rush, Audition, XD, Lightroom, Acrobat, Fresco

  • Autodesk: ZBrush & Cinema 4D

  • Blender 3D

  • Camcorders

  • Communication

  • DSLR Cameras

  • Figma

  • Film

  • Google Suite

  • Graphic Design

  • HTML/CSS/JavaScript

  • Illustration

  • Leadership

  • Mailchimp

  • Marketing

  • Microsoft Office Suite: Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Excel

  • Motion Graphics

  • Photography

  • Procreate App

  • Podcast

  • Research

  • Storyboard Pro

  • Teamwork

  • Wacom Tablet

WORK EXPERIENCE

Movin’ On

Lead Graphic Designer

  • Leads the graphic design team at Movin' On to create captivating visuals for the annual music festival.

  • Collaborates with Creative Directors to develop innovative design styles for the upcoming festival and special events.

  • Designed a wide range of graphic content, including posters, social media visuals, flyers, and more.

Primary Wave Music

Digital Intern

  • Assisted with social media platforms, marketing, and scheduled calendar for posts at Primary Wave.

  • Produced graphic design, including editing videos and photos from Primary Wave Music events.

  • Aided in creative ideation and creation for social media algorithm.

Freelance Digital Designer

Self-Employed September 2022 - Present

  • Creates a variety of digital works for clients from graphic design to digital art.

  • Presents rough drafts and engaged with clients in regards to ideas and feedback.

  • Provides recommendations for the best design solutions and worked within the clients’ goals.

CREATIVE ART & DESIGN INTERN

Syryn Records February 2024 - June 2024

  • Designs album artwork, illustrations, mood boards, merch designs, showcase posters, logos, and Spotify playlist covers.

  • Cooperating with the Creative Interns on graphic projects for upcoming events while working closely with mentors and directors.

  • Brainstorm ideas for branding/art direction to promote musical artist youth and offer feedback regarding projects during weekly meetings.

ART HISTORY MULTIMEDIA MARKETING INTERN

Penn State Department of Art History January 2024 - May 2024

  • Researches strategies and distributes analysis on improving social media platforms, websites, UX/UI designs.

  • Designs promotional materials, branding, motion graphics, helps manage the social media platforms, photographs of special events and classes.

  • Collaborates with the faculty, coordinator, head department, and other employees on forming a plan to promote the department of Art History and the students pursuing studies within the field.

  • Assist with the Arts Publicity & Marketing course by aiding the students, brainstorming ideas for the syllabus, teaching the students about Adobe programs, and more.

Multimedia Design Intern

Centre Film Festival August 2023 - November 2023

  • Designed visual appealing newsletter emails utilizing MailChimp.

  • Crafted a variety of graphic design works from flyers, banners, social media graphics, and others.

  • Captured photographs of special events for Centre Film Fest and edited the images for social media platforms, print materials, website usage.

Graphic Design Intern

HoneyFest Productions March 2023 - May 2023

  • Created and edited graphic design works to promote upcoming music events through creative design.

  • Attended meetings and discussed plans for the designs and brand guides regarding promotional materials.

  • Supported collaboration projects regarding sponsorships, web design, and others for the HoneyFest Productions team.