Hi, I'm Addien
But everyone calls me Addie! I am an artist, designer, photographer, advertising student, reader, writer, and lover of all things weird and eclectic from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I've always had a knack for drawing, so I knew from a young age that I was a creative at heart. But it wasn't until I entered Loyola's School of Communication that I realized what was possible when art and business come together. In the heart of Chicago, I've been exploring how brands are built and how visual storytelling can create meaningful connections with people.
Outside of school, you can find me reading, drawing, discovering new coffee shops, thrifting, or playing Mario Kart with my amazing roommates.
Internship & Work Experience
Art Director
Inigo Communications | January 2026–Present
Designer on multiple teams within Chicago’s first and largest student-run communications agency with 6 real-world clients.
Developed name, logo, and brand identity for a new coffee brand for Chicago non-profit Keshet.
Produced professional photoshoot complete with strategy and SEO applications for local immigration law firm Qazi Law.
Designed 70-page fundraising toolkit for Project Lyme in line with brand standards.
Health Promotion Marketing Intern
Loyola University Chicago Wellness Center | August 2026–Present
Designed and scheduled content for the Wellness Center social media, therapy dog’s social media, and campus-wide flyers.
Developed promotional campaigns including a set of collectible therapy dog trading cards and a portrait contest.
Monitored social media trends to keep therapy dog’s Instagram relevant.
Sales Associate
Event Network | May 2026–August 2026
Cashier in the gift shop of Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
Delivered friendly customer service in a busy retail setting.
Responded to customer enquiries and supported daily operations.
Assisted with product displays and visual merchandising.
Small Business Owner
Pet Portraits by Addien Lewis | June 2024–Present
Crafted over 50 hand-painted custom pet portraits.
Facilitated orders, payments, deliveries, and other inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising & Public Relations
Loyola University Chicago
2025-Present
Honors Program, 4.0 GPA. Minor In Visual Communication.
High School Diploma
Western Reserve Academy
2021-2025
Graduated Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA. Prestigious boarding prep school.
See more of my work experience!Skills
Graphic content creation
Social media management
Brand identity
Copywriting
Photo production and editing
SEO optimization
Working on small teams
Applications
Proficiencies in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Lightroom and Lightroom Classic, Canva, WordPress, and Sprout Social.
Awards
Gold and Silver Key Winner
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards | 2023, 2024, 2025
Anne Chapman History Prize
Western Reserve Academy | 2025
National History Day Individual Website Finalist
National History Day | 2024
My Favorite Albums...
Abandoned Luncheonette
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Werewolf
The Brook & The Bluff
The Art of Loving
Olivia Dean
A Matter Of Time
Laufey
Keepers
Tiny Habits
Evening Machines
Gregory Alan Isakov
Older (and Wiser)
Lizzy Mcalpine