Vivian Iris Rountree

I’m a graphic designer and illustrator based in California. I’ve been using Adobe Suite programs for over 10 years and have a passion for bringing creative ideas to life. I have extensive experience in branding and social media management, as well as photography and event work. My degrees in Anthropology and Psychology help me to understand how different cultures and communities interact with designs. This anthropological approach helps me create more inclusive and effective visual communication.

experience

Student Assistant Graphic Designer, University of California, Davis | 2021–2025

• Collaborated closely with a multimedia specialist and social media advisor to produce cohesive and impactful visual content across platforms.
• Designed visual assets and concepts for event posters, social media campaigns, school merchandise, and website layouts.
• Provided on-site event photography, capturing key moments for promotional use.
• Partnered with various student organizations to develop engaging and cohesive graphic content.
• Contributed to multiple fast-paced, high-impact projects; adept at handling last-minute design requests with efficiency and creativity.

Freelance Graphic Designer + Illustrator  | 2024–Present

• Managed social media presence, including Pinterest designs, Instagram content and YouTube thumbnails to enhance brand engagement.

Book Illustrator | 2023–Present

• Created over 200 original illustrations for Whole Mama Yoga: Meditation, Mantra, and Movement for Pregnancy and Beyond by Alexandra DeSiato and Lauren Sacks.
• Illustrated the children’s book Gris Wee Bear’s Golden Pears by J. N. Scribes and currently working on its sequel.

education

University of California, Davis | 2021–2025

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with Minor in Psychology

University of North Carolina School of the Arts | 2019–2020

Junior Year of High School

• Visual Arts student
• College-level intensive courses in drawing and painting, color and design, and sculpture

Chapel Hill High School | 2017–2021

High School Diploma

• President of the Art Club
• Yearbook Editor for two years, created graphics for the cover and inside
• Created the senior year t-shirt design

skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom)
• Canva
• Illustration
• Photography
• Social Media Content Creation
• Design Thinking
• Communication & Team Collaboration
• Time Management
• Notion
• Descript
• Basic Excel