About Me
Abbagail Koch
Graphic Designer | INTP
Abbagail Koch is a graphic designer that has central focus in print and digital design. Her experience as a designer is primary micro-agencies and b2b Distributer/manufactures that specialize in niche industries. In 2020, She Graduated from Columbia College in Columbia, MO with a Bachelors of Art in Graphic Design. Currently perusing a Master of Arts in Sustainable Design through Minneapolis college of Art & Design. Abbagail prides herself on her passion of knowledge, versatility in design skills, and ability to grow from criticism.
While she isn’t designing, Abbagail spends her time with her loving partner and four kitties enjoying a fun movie. She also enjoys writing and has the goal to complete her first book, which is currently at 40 pages. On her drives home, she likes to listen to audiobooks to help reset herself after a day at the office.
Education
Masters of Art in Sustainable Design | Minnesota College of Art & Design
Virtual, August 2023 – Current | Expected Graduation: Fall 2026
Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design | Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri | Graduated Fall 2020
Experience
Continental Research Corporation
Position – Graphic Designer
St. Louis, MO |December 2023 – Current
• Led the expansion of branding for primary and child brands, including website design, logo refresh, and packaging design for various products.
• Designed the 2023 print/interactive catalog, expo signage, and new product brochures.
• Planned and executed digital marketing campaigns for email and social media.
• Collaborated with the purchasing team to ensure alignment on product information and decisions.
Amcon Laboratories
Our corporate mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality products available, at great prices, delivered with superior service.
Position – Graphic Designer
St. Louis, MO | September 2022 – September 2023
neat + nimble
Building brands one moment at a time.
We help small teams build big brands through consistency in design and marketing.
Position – (Remote) – Graphic Designer
Hermann, MO|March 2021 – August 2022
• Collaborate with Lead Designer/Owner on designing WordPress websites using the Divi Theme according to client contract and design needs
• Ad designs, periodicals, social media assets, posters, handbills, brochures, rack cards, and stickers using Adobe Suite according to the design process and client request
• Schedule Social media, using the Hoot suite and gathered assets using Airtable
• Communicate with printers to gather quotes, and templates as needed, and problem solve project files to function with printing parameters
Bayer
Position – (Remote) – Contract Graphic Designer
St. Louis, MO|September 2021 – February 2022
• Laid out seasonal agricultural articles according to design guidelines
• Utilized Microsoft and Trello as a means of communication and teamwork in the Knowledge Transfer Department
• Researched and designed agricultural infographics for customer knowledge
Pure Perfection Candles
Our candles are curated by our team to bring the best-smelling aroma to fill the home. Who says home fragrance can’t be safe too? Pure Perfection Candles are hand poured with our custom blend of natural waxes and fine fragrances. We offer a product that’s non-toxic, slow burning, and will bring comfort to any home.
Position – Seasonal Assistant Manager/Designer
Des Peres, MO | September – December 2021
• Designed store front banners with gathered freely-usable photos using Photoshop and InDesign
• Illustrated private label candle designs using Procreate and Illustrator
• Developed multi-platform social media posts for store events
• Taught candle-making classes, while providing customer service to all stores customers
Northeast Ohio Weddings Magazine
We believe that EVERYONE getting married should be fully, joyously celebrated, so jump in and enjoy!
Position – (Remote) Graphic Design Intern
Cleveland, OH | January – April 2021
• Gathered materials, then designed assigned spreads for Spring/Summer 2021 issue
• Collaborated with copywriters to find resources for articles and inspirational words to develop the layouts
• Created a social media sponsors campaign for the upcoming bridal show on Instagram
Nova Corp Group
Position – (remote) – Graphic Design Intern
Miami, Florida| January – May 2021
Graphic Design Intern
Created ad designs using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign according to the client’s request
Respected brands’ pre-existing guidelines, while gathering materials and designing layouts
Sustainability Statement
Abbagail believes sustainability means minimizing harm to both the environment and people through thoughtful, intentional design. To her, strong design is about solving problems efficiently, removing unnecessary complexities that could negatively impact ecosystems or communities. Her key focus areas are conservation—particularly in animal welfare and agriculture/aquaculture—because she is deeply invested in where our food comes from and the challenges within these industries. She sees immense potential for sustainable efforts to drive meaningful change and is committed to being part of that movement. Abbagail’s approach to sustainability involves applying systems thinking, design research, and information design to create impactful solutions. By leveraging qualitative and quantitative data, integrating sustainable frameworks, and incorporating storytelling into her design work, she aims to transform information into meaningful, actionable insights. Through these efforts, she aspires to become a designer who helps improve lives through sustainable solutions.