Liz Fisher Yegge
b. 1991, Des Moines, Iowa
www.lizyegge.com
hello@lizyegge.com
Education
2014, BFA, Integrated Studio Arts,
College of Design, Iowa State University
Minor: Political Science
Study Abroad: Brussels, Belgium (EU + NATO)
Continuing Education
• School of Motion
Advanced Motion Methods with Sander Van Dijk (2020)
Design Bootcamp with Michael Frederick (2019)
After Effects Kickstart with Nol Honig (2017)
• Learn Squared
Motion Design Principals with J.R. Canest (2020)
• MoGraph Mentor
Classical Animation Workflow & Techniques with Henrique Barone (2020)
• Skillshare
Storyboarding for Animation with Sarah Beth Morgan (2020)
• Motion Design School
Fundamentals of After Effects (2019)
Fundamentals of UI Animation in After Effects (2019)
Work Experience
Graphic Designer,
The Stelter Company, Des Moines, Iowa (March 2020 - Present)
Marketing Specialist and Photographer,
Sticks, Inc., Des Moines, Iowa (Oct. 2016 - Dec. 2019)
Production Artist,
Sticks, Inc., Des Moines, Iowa (Sept. 2015 - Oct. 2016)
Digital Media Designer,
Gannett, Inc., USA Today Network, Des Moines, Iowa (Aug. 2014 - Aug. 2015)
Graphic Designer,
Iowa State University, Recreation Services, Ames, Iowa (June 2013 - July 2014)
Skills
Remote Work (Consistent Communication and Delivery of Materials)
Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects, Animate)
Marketing (Print, Email and Social Media)
Illustration (Traditional and Digital Mediums)
Communication (Listening, Empathy, Respect)
Management Experience
Marketing Intern Supervisor,
Sticks, Inc., Des Moines, Iowa (2017)
Shift Manager,
Jimmy Johns, Ames, Iowa (2011-2013)
Travel Experience & Conferences Attended
Adobe MAX 2020 Creativity Conference,
Virtual Global Event (Fall 2020)
Central Iowa Marketing & Digital Media Conference,
Market515, Catch Des Moines, FFA Enrichment Center, Ankeny, Iowa (Spring 2018)
Two Rivers Marketing: Big Ideas for Small Budgets,
East Village Forum, Des Moines, Iowa (Summer 2017)
Elected Traveler, Assistant and Jewelry Apprentice,
Toolbox Initiative, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa (Spring 2017)
Central Iowa Marketing & Digital Media Conference,
Market515, Catch Des Moines, FFA Enrichment Center, Ankeny, Iowa (Spring 2017)
Travel Assistant and Jewelry Apprentice,
Artisans Jewelry Designs, Historic East Village, Des Moines, Iowa
Tucson Gem Show, Tucson, Arizona (Spring 2016)
SOFA Expo, Chicago, Illinois (Fall 2015)
Global Politics Study Abroad Student,
European Union and NATO, Brussels, Belgium (Summer 2014)
Life Experience & Volunteer Work
Wedding Officiant,
Nocé, Des Moines, Iowa (Winter 2018)
Improv Comedy Class Participant & Live Performer,
Des Moines Social Club, Des Moines, Iowa (Summer 2018)
Spokesperson and Cashier,
Dirt Burger and Sun Gold Farms, Iowa VegFest, Des Moines, Iowa (Fall 2017)
Art Exhibition Juror: 100 Years of Women in Government Exhibition,
Lakeside Arts Park at the Dole, Lakeside Legacy Foundation, Crystal Lake, Illinois (Fall 2016)
Barista / Vegetarian Chef,
Ritual Café, Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, Iowa (Summer 2016)
Art Teacher and Mentor,
Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Facility, Eldora, Iowa (Summer 2014)
Front Desk Receptionist and Concierge,
Des Moines Social Club and Viaduct Gallery, Des Moines, Iowa (Summer 2014)
Organic Farmer,
Sun Gold Farms, Paton, Iowa (Summer 2014)
Caricature and Portrait Artist,
Adventureland Amusement Park, Altoona, Iowa (Summer 2013)
Jewelry Apprentice,
Gilger Designs, Ames, Iowa (Summer 2013)
Fine Arts Awards
Emerging Artist: Jewelry & Sculptural Design,
Des Moines Arts Festival, Des Moines, Iowa (2015)
2nd Place Award: Senior BFA Exhibition,
College of Design, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa (2014)
Merit Award: Studies in Creativity Exhibition,
Iowa State University Memorial Union, Ames, Iowa (2013)
Honorable Mention Award: Studies in Creativity Exhibition,
Iowa State University Memorial Union, Ames, Iowa (2013)
Featured Artist: Out Your Artist Exhibition,
Historic Salisbury House and Gardens, hosted by the Des Moines Social Club, Des Moines, Iowa (2013)
Commissioned Fine Arts
Heart Chakra inspired Mandala Pendant in Brass (2017)
Interlocking M-shaped wave pendants in Silver, Birthday present for two sisters living states apart with names beginning in "M" (2017)
Love Talisman Amulet, Hand Engraved pendant with the chemical structure of Oxytocin, Brass pendant with antiqued bronze chain and silver findings (2017)
Opal Pendant, Silver pendant highlighting a teardrop shaped Australian Opal (2017)
Opal Ring, Silver ring highlighting a teardrop shaped Australian Opal (2017)
Turquoise Earrings, Silver Drop Earrings recreated with heirloom stones (2017)
Turquoise Studs, Silver earrings made as a birthday present with heirloom stones (2016)
Simbircite Pendant, Silver pendant with Russian Simbircite stone honoring planetary transitions (2016)
Opal Fibonacci Spiral Pendant, Oxidized Silver and Copper talisman piece with teardrop shaped heirloom Fire Opal stone (2016)
Amethyst Engagement Ring, Hand fabricated Silver Ring with leaf motif (2015)
Arrowhead Pendant, Copper wire wrapped pendant highlighting a found heirloom object (2015)
Turquoise Earrings, Silver Sound Mirror Drop Earrings redesigned with heirloom stones (2014)
Portrait of his Daughter, 18x24" Charcoal Portrait Drawing (2013)
Family portrait, 18x24" Graphite Family Portrait Drawing (2013)
Snow geese symbolic spirit animal painting, 18x24" Acrylic Wildlife Painting (2013)
Portrait of her Son, Caleb, 8.5x11" Graphite Portrait Drawing (2009)
Fine Arts Representation
Artisans Jewelry Designs, Des Moines, Iowa (2016-2018)
Red Thread Gallery, West Des Moines, Iowa (2016)
Murmurations Magazine, Online Vignette (2013)
