maddy.underwood@gmail.com www.maddyunderwood.me (615) 557-2537
Maddy Underwood EDUCATION Aug. 2024 – May 2027
University of Georgia, Lamar Dodd School of Art Master of Fine Arts Candidate, Museum Studies Certificate, [Arts Collaborative Grad-
Aug. 2015 – May 2019
Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts, Washington University in St. Louis Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design, GPA: 3.67 SCHOLARLY RESEARCH & CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Imported from Marblehead–Not Finland: Translating Global Aesthetics through Local Fashion: accepted in-process research presentation, Costume Society of America National Symposium This research examines Marblehead Handprints, a women-founded New England textile company, and its role in translating Scandinavian modernist aesthetics into American fashion and material culture. Using archival research, oral histories, and material analysis, the project situates the company within histories of sustainability, women-led enterprise, and transatlantic design exchange. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Feb. 2021 – Present
Freelance Graphic Designer, Self Employed Conceptualizes, designs, and advises on visual identities and printed materials for independent recording artists and bands. Clients include Live Nation Entertainment, Polyvinyl Record Co., and Capitol Records.
Feb. 2024 – July 2024
Graphic Designer, Nashville Symphony Association Nashville, TN Created poster graphics, social media content, and print/digital advertisements for concert series and special events.
Aug. 2021 – Jan. 2023
Marketing Designer, Saatchi Art & Society6 Designed digital and print assets for Saatchi Art’s The Other Art Fair and managed creative production for Society6 email marketing.
Jan. 2020 – Aug. 2021
Graphic Designer, Third Man Records Nashville, TN Designed merchandise, advertisements, packaging, and social media campaigns in close collaboration with the art director.
Sept. 2019 – Oct. 2019
Intern, Hatch Show Print Nashville, TN Designed, typeset, and hand‑printed client jobs for venues including the Ryman Auditorium and Durham Performing Arts Center.
Jan. 2019 – May 2019
Studio Monitor, Kranzberg Studio for the Illustrated Book St. Louis, MO Maintained studio equipment, assisted students with book projects, and ensured safe studio practices. TEACHING & WORKSHOPS
Nov. 2022 – April 2023
Workshop Instructor, Turnip Green Creative Reuse Nashville, TN Independently taught workshops on wildflower seed bombs, recycled paper‑making, and constructing moulds and deckles from reused materials.
Oct. 2022 –Oct. 2023
Workshop Instructor, Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, MO Led Fox Fridays workshops on experimental printing methods and a day‑long workshop integrating laser cutting with letterpress printing.