
me

behind the scenes on set

my artwork
HAYDEN HINER
ABOUT
I'm a creative professional with a diverse background in Art, Design & Sociology, passionate about design, fashion, visual storytelling, collaboration, and the outdoors. My brand Yellow Symphony is the home for all my design and digital artwork.
I’m interested in design for e-commerce and apparel, I bring experience working with diverse small businesses, helping them with packaging design, logo design, branding, and apparel projects. With Leafcutter Farms, I designed their logo and brand identity which has been carried across various social media assets, packaging, banners, stickers and apparel.
Recently, I had the opportunity to work in a photography studio and delved into the world of photo styling, utilizing my design skills with physical assets. I had the opportunity to style wardrobes, sets, and engage in select and editing processes. I really enjoyed working in such a collaborative and style forward environment.
Beyond my professional life, I stay active by snowboarding during the winter months and spending summers by the water. At home, one of my cats is usually by my side while I’m creating. To express my unique art style I create digital illustration in procreate, these contribute to my creativity, and craftsmanship. My perspective is based in environments and experience.
Growing up in Seattle and previously living in Colorado, I love the outdoors and have a deep connection with nature. At the University of Colorado-Boulder, I pursued Sociology and Digital Art, fostering my creative mindset and design approach.
To advance my skillset, I completed a graphic design certificate program at the California Institute of the Arts. This program equipped me with a solid understanding of design principles and sharpened my expertise in various design tools. As a result, I bring a fresh perspective and innovative ideas to every project.
If you're looking for a dedicated and versatile designer, illustrator, or stylist I'd love to discuss how I can bring your vision to life. Please explore my portfolio and feel free to get in touch for any freelance opportunities or collaborations.
EXPERIENCE
Production Assistant
2022 – 2023 | ZULILY | SEATTLE, WA
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Supported set teams in the Editorial Photography Studio, assisting with on-figure and product photography for homepage shots and seasonal campaigns.
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Collaborated with stylists to prepare wardrobe, organize props, and dress sets in a design centric approach
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Provided organization and support with pre-production decks.
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Assisted with post-production work, including selects and edits.
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Contributed to major projects: Easter, Mother's Day, Denim shop, Back to School, and Lululemon.
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Creative Assistant
2021 – 2022 | UPSTAIRS CIRCUS | DENVER, CO
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Designed and refined vectors, typography stencils, and images using Illustrator and Photoshop.
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Led customers in engaging DIY art projects and bartended in a creative bar environment.
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Production Artist
2021 - 2022 | UPSTAIRS CIRCUS | DENVER, CO
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Created DIY art project kits in-studio for the creative bar.
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Designed layouts for instructions using InDesign.
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Developed website and in-store print content using Illustrator and Photoshop.
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Collaborated with project designers to enhance instructions and materials for project kits.
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Prepared and patterned various textiles, while sourcing art materials
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Design + Administration Intern
2019 - 2020 | OFF THE HOOK ARTS | FORT COLLINS, CO
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Managed social media platforms and promoted events for a non-profit music education program.
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Designed engaging content, including social media posts, logos, brochures, videos, and advertisements using Adobe Creative Cloud.
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Developed and executed an impactful event marketing campaign for the Garden Concert Series, resulting in increased online ticket sales.
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Drove traffic to the company website and events through daily posts.
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Assisted in event operationalization, involving coordination with artists, volunteers, and event setup.
Sales Associate
2017 - 2018 | Glassybaby | Seattle, WA
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Sales in handblown glass studio
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Assisting with store’s social media accounts
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Designed visually appealing store displays featuring glass art.
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Offered guidance to clients in making informed decisions based on home décor.
SKILLS
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Adobe Creative Cloud - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom
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Sketch
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Procreate
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Print + Digital Design
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Photo Editing
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Illustration
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Typography
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Brand Identity
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Trends
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Communication
EDUCATION
2022
Graphic Design Specialization Certificate California Institute of the Arts
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2017 – 2021
B.A. Sociology + Minor in Art Practices University of Colorado – Boulder