Erin Martin

Computer Science and Communications Student at Elon University

Experience

Design Chief

Lead and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance on style guidelines and fostering their creative process. Collaborate with Managing Editor of The Pendulum to ensure a clear and concise layout for the weekly paper.

December 2023 - Present

Director of Graphic Design

Oversee graphic design team to ensure innovative visual storytelling. Design a compelling and consistent brand identify for all Rising Phoenix projects.

September 2023 - Present

Front-End Web Design Intern

Maintain, update and develop web content for PNY sites using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript/jQuery. Assist in the creation of graphics for web design, banner advertising, and social media content.

May 2024 - August 2024

Jr. Graphic Design Intern

Collaborated with lead designers and copywriters to create print and digital assets for luxury hospitality brands. Assisted in advancing project management, file sharing, and reporting systems. Performed various daily creative production tasks, including research, mood board creation, and proofreading

May 2023 - August 2023

Web Design

Layout Design

Graphic Design

Photography

Awards

  • 2025 1st Place, Best Feature Photography, College Media Association
  • 2025 2nd Place, Best Multimedia Package, College Media Association
  • 2025 1st Place, Single- or Two-Page Design, North Carolina College Media Association
  • 2025 Top 20, Photojournalism News & Features Competition, Hearst Journalism Awards Program
  • 2024 1st Place, Sports Page Design, Society for News Design
  • 2024 2nd Place, Sports Page Design, Society for News Design
  • 2024 1st Place, Digital Storytelling, Society for News Design
  • 2024 1st Place, Student Newspaper of the Year, The Pendulum
  • 2024 2nd Place, Newspaper/Newsmagazine Design, Associated Collegiate Press
  • 2024 1st Place, Illustration/Graphic, North Carolina College Media Association
  • 2023 1st Place, Informational Graphic Design, Associated Collegiate Press
  • 2023 Winner, Feature Videography, Society of Professional Journalists Region 2
  • 2023 Finalist, Television Sports Reporting, Society of Professional Journalists Region 2
  • 2023 Honorable Mention, Digital Storytelling, North Carolina College Media Association
  • 2023 Honorable Mention, Illustration/Graphic, North Carolina College Media Association
  • 2022 5th Place, Broadcast Sports Story, Associated Collegiate Press