Resume

Sophia Knipp

Monterey, California | Portfolio | Website | 408-784-1772 | scknipp@gmail.com

Awards

Chapman University Provost Scholarship, Present

Chapman University Deans’ List, Present 

Scholastic Arts Awards Winner: Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention, 2023

Guest Artist & Speaker at the Ocean Arts Festival, Monterey Museum of Art, 2023

Graphic Design and Fine Art Experience 

Art Director, The Rage Magazine, Orange, Present

  • Lead and assist Graphics Team to produce layout designs for each seasonal magazine

  • Organize meetings and work hand-in-hand with Editor-in-Chief to execute their vision

The Graphics Team Member, The Rage Magazine, Orange, 2025       

  • Collaborate with fellow Chapman University magazine staff to design cohesive layouts for photography and written articles

  • Participate in bi-weekly editorial meetings to receive feedback and project assignments

  • Create fashion illustrations to complement and enhance magazine layouts

Editor-in-Chief, The Mosaic Literary and Arts Magazine, Santa Catalina Upper School, Monterey, 2022 - 2025

  • Produced an annual magazine showcasing the photography, writing, and fine arts work of students

  • Led and organized meetings of 40 members

  • Presented and promoted upcoming arts and literary competitions and publication opportunities

Art Assistant, The Pacific Grove Art Center, Monterey, 2023

  • Assisted young artists with their artwork 

  • Provided live demonstrations as a reference point 

  • Set up and maintained a clean, organized classroom environment

STAR Gallery Intern, Santa Catalina Upper School, Monterey, 2022 - 2025

  • Installed and displayed student artwork for gallery exhibitions

  • Met weekly with the gallery team to plan upcoming shows and prepare artwork for installation

  • Designed promotional posters and made announcements for gallery exhibitions

Professional Experience

RANA Nursery Intern, RANA Creek Design Company, Carmel, Summer 2026

  • Assist with design and other related projects to the company

Hostess/Expo, Midici Monterey, Monterey, 2021 - 2025

  • Delivered exceptional customer service and ensured a positive dining experience when greeting and serving guests.

  • Lead collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house teams to create service that is smooth and timely during high or low volume shifts

  • Trained and supported new employees on customer service expectations and procedures. 

  • Maintained attention to detail and guest needs in a collaborative and fast-paced team environment.

Skills

Design: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Designer, Procreate, Magazine Layout, Package Design, 2-D Animation, Painting 

Technical: Google Chrome, Processing, Microsoft

Fine Arts: Illustration, Painting, Drawing, Fashion Sketching

Education

Chapman University, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design, Honors Minor Orange CA, Class of 2029                                                                     

Otis College of Art and Design, Graphic Design Summer Program  Los Angeles CA, Summer 2024

Savannah College of Art and Design, Animation/Character Design Summer Program   Savannah GA, Summer 2023                                                                   

Rhode Island School of Design, Comic Illustration Summer Program  Virtual, Summer 2022