Ellie Friedman
About Ellie Friedman
Ellie Friedman is a Senior Designer currently working at The New York Times, having previously held positions at SoundCloud and Spotify. She has a background in graphic design and visual communication, with experience from various internships and freelance work.
Current Position at The New York Times
Ellie Friedman serves as a Senior Designer at The New York Times, a role she has held since 2023. Based in New York, New York, she contributes to the design team, focusing on enhancing the visual identity and user experience of the publication. Her work involves collaborating with various departments to ensure cohesive branding and effective communication through design.
Previous Experience at SoundCloud
Before joining The New York Times, Ellie Friedman worked at SoundCloud as a Brand Designer from 2021 to 2023. In this position, she was responsible for developing and implementing brand strategies that aligned with the company's vision. Her role involved creating visual content that resonated with SoundCloud's diverse user base.
Education and Expertise
Ellie Friedman studied Visual Communication Design at Nanyang Technological University for 11 months in 2017. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Graphic Design from the University of Cincinnati, where she studied from 2014 to 2019. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in design principles and practices.
Internship Experience
Ellie Friedman has completed several internships that contributed to her design expertise. She interned at Gensler as a Graphic Design Intern in 2016 for four months and later at Simple Finance as a Product Design Intern in 2017 for three months. Additionally, she interned at Rockwell Group in 2018 and Landor in 2018, each for four months, gaining valuable experience in various design environments.
Freelance and Independent Work
In 2020, Ellie Friedman worked as an Independent Designer, engaging in freelance projects for nine months. This role allowed her to apply her design skills across various client projects, enhancing her versatility and adaptability in the design field.