SOPHIE WELLS





About Me


Hi! It’s very nice to meet you! My name is Sophie Wells, and I’m a Los Angeles- and Washington, D.C.-based creative. I’m a junior at the University of Southern California, studying Design with minors in Business and Product Design.

Growing up in Washington, D.C., I was surrounded by an incredible array of art and culture museums, which shaped my love for the arts. I vividly remember wandering through the halls of the Smithsonian American Art Museum when a piece by Robert Rauschenberg caught my eye. His experimental and innovative approach to art left a lasting impression on me. The way he challenged traditional boundaries continues to inspire me to push the limits in my own work, embracing creativity and exploration in every project.

I strive to create experiences that leave a lasting impact. Whether through product design, branding, or spatial experiences, my goal is to push boundaries and craft meaningful interactions that resonate with people.

Email
Personal: sophiepwellsdesign@gmail.com
School: sophiewe@usc.edu

Linkedin
www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-wells-58b428296

Experience


Northrop Grumman / Planning and Management Intern / 6/24 - 8/24
• Designed graphics to support management
• Refined office layouts that prioritized employee productivity, collaboration, and accessibility.
• Analyzed data sets to support workspace optimization and proposed actionable solutions.
• Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to identify pain points in workplace design and implemented actionable solutions.

Brocato Design + Co. / Design Intern / 5/23 - 8/23
• Provided administrative support by creating client invoices, coordinating timely deliveries, and researching design trends.
• Developed detailed 3D models of rooms to visualize layouts, design concepts, and spatial arrangements.
• Designed print and digital marketing assets, including a website, brochure, and an updated company portfolio, maintaining brand consistency.
• Researched emerging trends and materials.


Leadership and Community Involvement


AcceptED / Education Consultant / 9/20 - Present
• Edited and provided detailed feedback on student essays.
• Led bi-weekly coaching sessions to provide personalized guidance throughout the college application process.

PVUMC/ Visual Design / 5/20 - 08/22
• Photographed events and led the production and distribution of video projects, reaching over 200 people.
• Produced print materials to promote youth initiatives and support community events.

Youthopeian / Design Team Director / 5/21 - 09/21
• Designed visual assets, including presentations, social media spreads, and workshop videos.
• Collaborated with a cross-functional team to facilitate a hackathon, reaching over 400.
• Partnered with a diverse team to develop interactive experiences.

Skills

Interface Design, Visual Design, Web Design, Space Planning, Design Storytelling, UX Research Prototyping, Product Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design

Tools

Figma, Shapr3D, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, HTML/CSS, Cinema4D, AutoCAD, Rhino, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Sketchup.