Liz Borger Email & Phone Number

United States

Brooklyn, New York, US

Teach and demonstrate various fine art techniques to K-5 age students onsite at the Created By Kids art studio and offsite at various public school and charter school locations.

• Pull props, textiles, lights/candles and furniture for the buildout of The Lineup Dinner’s bar and dining room spaces
• Ensure uniforms and table linens are steamed, as well as, oversee folding of napkins
• Assist in table setting i.e. name card, napkin anf menu placement
• Support the florist anticipating and providing various vase options for floral arrangements throughout the space
• Lead the filling and placement of tea-light and reusable candles
• Support back of house during dinner service i.e. polishing glasses and cutlery, running food and answering any one off requests that might come up

PROJECTS & COLLABS WITH: Center Yoga, Tiny Reparations, The Hum, Wevr, Love.xxx, NCLA, Eline Mul, Osea Malibu, Ferroconcrete, The Rare Studio, Made in Space, Woodbury University, Spinelli Kilcollin

• Provided homework assistance, conflict resolution and overall care and attention to children Pre-K through grade 5
• Co-led crafting activities, teamwork challenges, physical fitness games and game rooms

Brooklyn, NY, US

• Present creative concepts and curate final shot list for client approval.
• Coordinate the ordering and pickup of all props/materials needed for shoots within the allocated budget.
• Facilitate building of small scale sets for in-house shoots and determine space layout + decor arrangement onsite.
• Assist in the direction of talent on set.

New York, NY, US

• Designed print and digital marketing materials for email, social media and regional mailer promotions.
• Researched competitors and adjacent lifestyle brands to stay on trend.
• Moodboarded and presented concepts for product photoshoots.
• Sourced props and materials, order product and coordinate timing and deliverables with photographer for color + fragrance launches.
• Ensured all approved shots were captured, paying close attention to detail with post production in mind.

Birmingham, Michigan, US

• Quickly and efficiently interpreted briefs and prepared questions for prop sourcing and styling, set construction, timing, etc.
• Offered suggestions, modified props and thought ahead to implement multiple creative solutions while on set.
• Consistently cleaned and organized throughout the day to maintain efficiency and timeliness.

Brooklyn, NY, US

• Demonstrated various textile arts to children, ages 5-12. Projects included machine and hand sewing, cricket/table loom weaving, indigo dyeing and simple block printing techniques.
• Oversaw the safety of 15-20 children during a full camp day consisting of crafts, lunchtime and outdoor activities.

New York, NY, US

• Interpreted and visualized creative concepts across all NYTimes print and digital media platforms for potential advertisers.
• Worked closely with the strategy team to develop custom creative assets and decks for high budget pitches.
• Generated project timeline for asset deliverables.
• Provided art direction and feedback to contracted illustrators and 3D artists.
• Designed and developed Paid Posts in print and digital formats for CBS All Access, T.Rowe Price, Dior and Traditional Medicinals.
• Acted as the lead advertising designer for the first ever NYT Food Festival.

New York, NY, US

• Deadline and detail oriented position in a fast paced, strategy and sales environment.
• Interpreted and visualized creative concepts across all NYTimes print and digital media platforms for potential advertisers.
• Designed custom print and digital T Brand Studio creative, moodboards, Fake Love and Hello Society activations and events, T one-sheets, presentation decks, NYTimes invites.

New York, NY, US

• Demonstrated hand and machine sewing techniques to children and teens, age 6-17, overseeing proper construction of garments, as well as, general safety.
• Communicated introductory drawing and basic fashion illustration techniques to students.
• Led field trips to fabric stores, various fashion houses and museums.

Venice, CA, US

• Assist in Wevr brand development, guidelines, iconography and collateral for print and web.
• UX/UI design for Transport, a virtual reality content platform, website and app.

• Designed print and digital assets for a beauty and lifestyle brand.
• Responsibilities included creation of social media content, newsletters, line sheet updates and pattern concepts and final designs for *nail wraps*.

Philadelphia, PA, US

• Supported the Display Coordinator for seasonal display rollouts.
• Assisted in the painting, crafting and woodworking of various elements to be incorporated into final merchandise and window displays
• Led children's crafting events for special occasion and holiday celebrations.
• Contributed to achieving daily sales goals + surpassing "LYs".
• Actively worked to maintain guest relationships; providing customer care, styling and garment fit recommendations.
• Demonstrated time management skills in opening and closing standards, inventory restock and processing.

Malibu, CA, US

• Coordinated with marketing team on campaign strategies and direction for emails, social posts, website banners and retargeting ad graphics.
• Retouched product photography for entire skin care line launch.
• Design and layout for "Spa Professional's Training Manual.

• Tasked with project scheduling and oversight of creative team to meet deadlines
• Interacted with clients regarding project feedback, specifications and questions
• Facilitated files for sending, seeing projects through to completion

• Worked with a small team of creatives on UX/UI design and branding solutions.
• Initiated design directions and refined final products with guidance from Principal and Art Director.

US

Assisted in design projects, both large and small, with direction from April Greiman

Queens, New York, US

• Designed and formatted e-blasts to various mailing lists using MailChimp.
• Updated internal collateral, trade show and restaurant contact lists.
• Conceptualized product designs for companies represented by A/M.
• Contacted printers for quotes and job proofs.

Philadelpia, PA, US

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Graphic Design

Certificate, Graphic Design

Education record