Graphic Design
Branding
Creative Direction
Marketing Strategy
Photography
Photoshoot Experience
Illustration
Printmaking
Ceramics
Typography
Budget Management
Print Production
Writing/Content Creation
Hello! My name is Emily Rutzky, and I love to design. I have been a graphic designer for 20 years in Nashville, Tennessee. Currently, I am the Creative Manager for The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. I handle the concept, design, and production of all of the printed pieces that the organization puts out each year. I am also lucky to be part of the broader marketing and communication efforts for CFMT. I love the work that we get to do in our community, and to use my design experience to share and grow our message is very fulfilling.
When I am not designing in my job, I tend to always have some project going. I love to find ways to create with my hands, usually with gardening or cooking; it has been pottery and sewing in the past. Lately, I have found my way back to painting and am enjoying both acrylic and watercolor again. Most recently, I have been taking various writing classes and am honing that passion. This has led me back to a decades long dream of writing children’s books!
This website is meant to give me a space to document and share projects I have worked on and to hopefully inspire others. If you have any questions about any projects or have an idea for working together, please feel free to reach out.
Email
emilyrutzky@gmail.com
Background and Experience
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
(September 2014 - Present)
Nashville, TN
Creative Services Manager
Job responsibilities include the design, creation, and management of all materials promoting and supporting The Community Foundation. Examples range from annual reports, annual mailers, and newsletters, all materials needed for events, advertising, and a range of print collateral. Other responsibilities include managing day-to-day creative needs, participating in work start and concept meetings, maintaining existing brand, and serving as point of contact for all design needs from various outside vendors. Position requires assisting and working alongside of all in-house team members, event chairs, and other volunteers.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
( January 2008 - September 2014)
Nashville, TN
Creative Manager (February 2010 - September 2014)
Job responsibillities include day-to-day management of a five-person in-house design department. This includes project assignment, maintenance of the project database, light trafficking, participating in workstart and concept meetings, oversight of the design library and participation in employee reviews, and art direction.
The position also includes all design duties of a senior graphic designer and reports to the director of various departments in the institution.
Senior Graphic Designer ( January 2008 - February 2010)
Job responsibilities included the design of on-property signage, brochures, ad campaigns, logos, supportive materials for exhibits, panels for spotlight exhibits, management and design support for TV spots, billboards, marquees, and educational materials.
Gibson Guitar Corporation
(October 2004-December 2007)
Nashville, TN
Graphic Designer
Job responsibilities included design of ads, posters, large size banners, POS materials, brochures, various signage, logos, packaging for guitars and accessories, graphic input of guitar design, client management, printing and final output management, and minor art direction.