Who I am

My name is Hayden Patterson. I am a graphic designer that achieved my Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design at Aurora University in Illinois that I recieved in May of 2026. I earned my associate’s degree at Elgin Community College and took a semester at Columbia College Chicago to pursue a degree in film directing. I decided that my passions aligned more with Graphic Design, so I changed course to pursue a career in that field instead of film. I have many skills in the design field ranging from working with 3D software, 2D work, typography, visual communication, UI/UX design, photography, motion graphics, and some video game design.

I previously worked at Classic Cinemas as an usher/concessions employee for about two years. Shortly after this, I earned a promotion and became an assistant manager. Working at the theater gave me a lot of good experience in the working world, where I got to learn many aspects of the job. I gained many skills including teamwork, leadership, problem-solving skills, and overall job efficiency. Working required that I managed my time effectively, communicated efficiently, and compromised.

During my time at Aurora University, I interned at East Aurora Counseling as a graphic design/marketing intern. There, I learned a lot more about what a career in graphic design is like. I worked on updating their website, making flyers and posters, managing social media, create promotional videos, and attend different marketing events. These tasks allowed me to further develop my skills in design like web design, 2D design, and typography.

Before and after obtaining my degree, I worked at the Kane County Forest Preserve District as a marketing communications intern. This job helped me learn more about the marketing aspects of graphic design. I worked a lot with their social media pages, creating posts, making posters, and creating videos. For these posts and videos, I would often be out at volunteer events taking photos and helping volunteer myself.

If you'd like a copy of my resume, please email me at haydenpatterson20@gmail.com.