Lowlights
Instagram has Highlights.
These are my Lowlights.
Every project here was made for a job application that ended with a "Thanks, but we've decided to move forward with other candidates."
The rejection emails didn't make the portfolio, but the work did.
Most Recent
As part of a creative test for JB Social, I developed two short-form social videos using only the provided photo and video assets.
For Client A, I created a product-focused Reel for an oat bowl brand, combining food footage with subtle motion, branded visuals, and popular music to create a short, upbeat promotional piece.
For Client B, I took a more editorial approach to the restaurant content, using layered video, close-up food imagery, and animated images to create visual interest from a limited set of similar assets. The final piece was designed to feel engaging and adaptable for Instagram while keeping the food at the center of the content.
[View the PDF detailing my creative choices and editing approach]
Capgemini
This project was created as part of a job application that asked candidates to turn a PDF into a short graphic video. Using Canva, I color-matched the organization's branding, sourced imagery that fit their visual style, and adapted the content into a more engaging format. While I didn't get the role, I'm proud of how the project turned out and the opportunity it gave me to apply the skills I developed during my internship.
(You can view the pdf by scanning the QR code at the end of the video.)
Eres.
For this project, I reimagined an existing Instagram post as part of a design assessment. I chose a post that allowed for more creative freedom while staying true to the organization's brand identity. By maintaining the established color palette, creating custom graphics that reinforced each tip, and ensuring the design fit seamlessly into the existing feed, I balanced creativity with brand consistency.
Penguin Random House
Created as part of a marketing assessment for Penguin Random House's Vintage Books, this mock Instagram campaign celebrates Jane Austen's 250th birthday. I styled and photographed my copy of Pride and Prejudice, using a linen dress and soft morning light to capture the romantic atmosphere of the 2005 film adaptation. I then edited the imagery and designed a mockup of the Vintage Books Instagram feed to showcase how the campaign could come to life on social media.