Hi! It’s very nice to meet you! My name is Sophie Wells, and I’m a Los Angeles- and Washington, D.C.-based designer. I’m a senior at the University of Southern California, studying Design with a minor in Connected Devices and Making.
Education
University of Southern California, Roski School of Art and Design
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Design, Minor in Connected Devices and Making
August 2022 - May 2026
Contact
Wellssophie11@gmail.com
@ssophiewells
www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-wells-58b428296
Adam Kluger NYC Public Relations Firm – New York, NY
Associate, Design
June 2025 – Present
- Supported web design projects for client and internal sites by updating layouts, creating digital assets, and assisting with UX improvements.
- Conduct competitor analysis and research design trends to ensure products meet market and user needs
Northrop Grumman - Dulles, VA
Facilities Planning and Project Management Intern
June 2024 – Aug. 2024
- Led the Space Systems eMWC lease project exit by organizing meetings and managing communication across engineering and planning teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of as-built documentation.
- Improved building utilization by 30% by analyzing badging and capacity data to optimize in-person desk allocation.
- Reviewed floor plans and iterated spatial layouts through test fits to identify layout inefficiencies and pain points, recommending design improvements to enhance space utilization.
- Developed slide decks for project proposals presented to senior management to secure funding.
- Collaborated with project managers, civil engineers, and space planners to support various projects.
Brocato Design + Co. - Aldie, VA
Administrative Design Intern
May 2023 – Aug. 2023
- Conducted industry and user research to identify design trends and propose new material solutions.
- Assisted with business operations by managing invoicing, vendor communication, and timelines to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Designed 3D visualizations of interiors to test and iterate on spatial layouts.
Productivity Tools:
Figma
Microsoft Word PowerPoint
Miro
Keynote
Notion
Software:
SketchUp Illustrator InDesign Photoshop
After Effects Cinema4D
Rhino
Fusion 360 AutoCAD
HTML/CSS
Python
Shapr3D
Sketch
Skills:
Interface Design
Visual Design
Web Design
Space Planning
Design Storytelling
UX Research Prototyping
Product Design
Publication Design
Rapid Iteration/Prototyping