I am a communication designer seeking freelance, part-time, and full-time design work.I studied typography, branding, UI/UX, web design, packaging, and motion graphics at Parsons and am passionate about all elements of design thinking and creative practice, from ideation to execution. I bring an analytical mindset and strategic outlook to creative work and revel in creating design systems through rigorous, collaborative processes. Previously, I spent more than three years as a political risk consultant, delivering and defending projects to international executive-level clients operating in difficult market environments.
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Freelance DesignerSherwood FellowsNew York, Ny, Us -
Freelance Graphic DesignerRalston Hough Llc Jun 2023 - PresentNew York City Metropolitan Area— Designed a complete visual identity for BioGarden Capital, a biomedical investment fund focused on emerging cancer technologies.— Designed logo systems for The Spade, a Brooklyn-based independent theater company, and Bonnie Brae, a private home in Highlands, NJ.— Designed iconography concepts for the national marketing campaign of a major new pharmaceutical offering, targeting a previously untapped customer demographic.— Illustrated two pieces of cover art for Hozier’s “Swan Upon Leda” as part of Secret 7”, a competition charity event benefiting children in warzones.— Designed animated album cover art for Faustine, a one-woman musical retelling of the Faust legend.— Designed Instagram posts for Mentaya, a therapy payment software startup. Included custom iconography, illustrations, and elevated typography.— Designed retailer pitch decks for Ciao Pappy, a woman-owned organic pasta sauce company. -
Graphic DesignerKimberly Mcdonald Jun 2023 - Dec 2023New York, New York, United States— Sole graphics professional for a luxury jewelry and home goods designer.— Renewed marketing and inventory management capabilities by systematically photographing hundreds of units of jewelry and home goods, including replacements of subpar existing photography.— Managed design, production, and delivery of hundreds of units of branded puzzles and umbrellas.— Designed marketing collateral, including an event invitation, a “look book” brochure, and a holiday gift guide.
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AssociateVeracity Worldwide Jul 2020 - Jan 2022New York City Metropolitan Area— Performed research, writing, and analysis for dozens of strategic intelligence, due diligence, and political risk projects focused on investment in opaque and emerging markets. Included research in Arabic and Spanish.— Used investigative tools and techniques to reveal previously unknown connections, risks, and opportunities among target entities.— Identified and interviewed subject matter experts and human sources.— Designed infographics to present complex information.— Briefed executive-level clients and advised on how to avoid potentially disastrous legal, political, and ethical complications. -
AnalystVeracity Worldwide Jun 2019 - Jul 2020New York, Ny, United States -
InternVeracity Worldwide Sep 2018 - Jun 2019Greater New York City Area -
InternEmbassy Of The Republic Of Iraq Jun 2017 - Aug 2017Washington D.C. Metro AreaProvided research and administrative assistance to Embassy staff. Attended and reported on government and think tank events in the D.C. area. -
Research InternAnser Corporation Jun 2016 - Aug 2016Falls Church, VaConducted open source research and subject matter expert interviews, under the guidance of a mentor, on ISIS attacks against religious institutions, persons, and communities, with an eye towards lessons learned to apply to the homeland. Produced one white paper and one briefing presenting the results of this project with recommendations for future Homeland Security policy. Maintained and updated a database of active shooter events in the United States. -
LifeguardAmerican Pool Jun 2013 - Aug 2014Edison, New JerseyMaintained facilities, managed safety, interacted with patrons, and enforced rules at various private community pools.
Ralston Hough Education Details
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Dean'S List, Honors, Departmental Honors -
Arabic -
Summa Cum Laude, Departmental High Honors -
Arabic -
High School Diploma
Frequently Asked Questions about Ralston Hough
What company does Ralston Hough work for?
Ralston Hough works for Sherwood Fellows
What is Ralston Hough's role at the current company?
Ralston Hough's current role is Freelance Designer.
What schools did Ralston Hough attend?
Ralston Hough attended Parsons School Of Design - The New School, Middlebury Language Schools, Rutgers University, Amideast Education Abroad, Christian Brothers Academy.
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