I'm Sophia!

Hi! I’m Sophia Basilone. I’m a graphic designer based in Northern New Jersey and Connecticut. I have a passion for creating experiences that are both beautiful and strategic. 

I’ve always been interested in the arts, from dance, to theater, to film. I attended a summer camp in elementary school where I learned Photoshop. In high school I took a few media arts classes where I dug deeper into learning Adobe. When I first got to college I didn’t know graphic design was an option. I always knew I belonged in a creative industry but, when I got to college, I didn’t know exactly what path I wanted to take until an introductory design class. With support from my professor I switched over to the graphic design program. 

Today, I’m a Graphic and Interactive Design major with a Film & Television minor at Quinnipiac University. I’ll begin pursuing my master’s degree in Digital Content Creation and Strategy this summer. I’ve worked on award-winning and record breaking design projects. I’ve worked with our student run agency here on campus as well as interned with Meraki & Co. Wedding + Event Styling creating invitations and signage. I’ve also run multiple social media accounts for on campus organizations and real-life businesses.

I’m a very passionate, ambitious, and motivated person who is always open to new opportunities. I pride myself on my creativity, organizational skills, time management skills, and adaptability. I’m proficient in Adobe softwares such as Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Indesign as well as in programs like Figma and Procreate.


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Experience

Untangled Hair Studio

Freelance Social Media Manager

June 2025 - Present

  • Plan and produce Instagram content including graphics, photography, and reels.

  • Research audience and trends to inform content strategy and visual direction.

  • Increased views by 1000%+ and interactions by 3000%+ within six months through strategic content creation.

Meraki & Co. Wedding + Event Styling

Assistant, Stylist

May 2025 - Present

  • Design invitation suites, signage, and custom visual elements for weddings, birthday parities, bachelorettes, and other events.

  • Collaborate with clients to build and refine concepts and ensure visual details align with client vision and event themes.

  • Assist with backdrop installation, digital file organization, and website updates.

The Agency at Quinnipiac

Creative Director

January 2025 - May 2025

  • Led creative direction ensuring work met client goals and professional standards.

  • Facilitated critiques to strengthen concepts, visual communication, and design.

  • Managed timelines, coordinated team deliverables, and oversaw merchandise research and design development.

Education

Quinnipiac University

BA in Graphic and Interactive Design

May 2026

During my time at QU I was:

  • Co-President of Quinnipiac’s Chapter of AIGA

  • Social Media Director of Quinnipiac’s Chapter of AIGA

  • Social Media Manager for Q30TV’s Quinnipiac Tonight

  • Associate Producer for Q30TV’s Quinnipiac Tonight

  • An attendant of Sundance Film Festival with Quinnipiac Film Society (Twice!)

Awards

  • Awarded by the Quinnipiac University School of Communications.

    The Outstanding Achievement in Graphic and Interactive Design is awarded annually to an outstanding graduating senior in GID who has shown a high level of academic achievement, community engagement, and superior creativity and innovation.

  • Awarded by the President of Quinnipiac University.

    This award goes to the student who has attained the highest scholastic standing in the graduating class and who has completed at least 90 credits at Quinnipiac by the time of Commencement.

  • Awarded by The Alumni Association.

    This award is presented to the student from each of the undergraduate schools who has attained the highest scholastic standing and who has completed 90 credits at QU by the time of Commencement.

  • Lambda Pi Eta is the National Communication Association's official honor society. Quinnipiac’s Tau Delta chapter seeks to recognize, foster and reward outstanding scholastic achievement; stimulate interest in the field of communication; promote and encourage professional development; provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication; promote closer relationships between faculty and students; and explore options for graduate education in communication studies.

  • Awarded by Quinnipiac AIGA to the student with the most votes in the social media category for the AIGA Annual Student Design Showcase.

  • Awarded by Quinnipiac AIGA to the student with the second most votes in the typography category for the AIGA Annual Student Design Showcase.

  • Awarded by Quinnipiac AIGA to the student with the second most votes in the photography category for the AIGA Annual Student Design Showcase.

When I'm Not Designing

If I’m not hard at work designing you can catch me…

  • Listening to The Backseat Lovers

  • Hanging out with my two cats

  • Baking chocolate chip cookies

  • Reading a Mystery/Thriller Novel

  • Randomly breaking out into song and dance

Want to hear some fun facts?

  • I’ve been to over 20 Broadway shows (and can sing you the entire Beetlejuice soundtrack)

  • I danced for 15 years (ballet, tap, jazz & contemporary)

Let's Make Something Great!

Work With Me!
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