Ellen Skiff
About Ellen Skiff
Ellen Skiff is a Senior Designer currently working at Known in New York since 2021. She has a diverse background in design, having previously held positions at Airship, Thesis agency, and other organizations, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design.
Current Role at Known
Ellen Skiff serves as a Senior Designer at Known, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating impactful design solutions that align with the company's objectives. Known is based in New York, United States, and Ellen's contributions are integral to the team's success in delivering high-quality design work.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to her current role, Ellen worked at Thesis agency as a Designer from 2019 to 2021. She also held positions as a Graphic Designer at Airship and 24 Seven Inc. from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she gained experience as a Graphic Designer at Paylasso, Inc. and as a Communication Design Department Assistant at Pacific Northwest College of Art. These roles have contributed to her expertise in various design disciplines.
Educational Background
Ellen Skiff studied at the Pacific Northwest College of Art, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Communication Design from 2014 to 2017. She also attended Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, achieving an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Psychology from 2012 to 2014. Furthermore, she studied Graphic Design at Portland State University, enhancing her design skills and knowledge.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Ellen has been actively involved in the design community, serving as the Director of Communications for AIGA Portland from 2016 to 2019. In this role, she contributed to the organization’s efforts to promote design excellence and foster community engagement among design professionals in the Portland, Oregon area.