Payton D.

Payton D. is a skilled graphic designer with extensive experience in both print and digital media, currently working at Perma-Bound Books since July 2023. Prior to this role, Payton held the position of graphic designer at Hearst Newspapers from October 2017 to July 2023, where responsibilities included creating advertisements and page layouts. Payton's background also includes serving as Sports Director at Bob Freesen YMCA, where planning and organizing youth and adult sports were key duties, and earlier roles such as Assistant Manager at Famous Footwear, Graphic Design Intern at Illinois College, Summer Camp Counselor at Bob Freesen YMCA, and Retail Sales Associate at Goodwill Industries. Payton earned a Bachelor's degree in Management and Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Marketing from Illinois College and an Associate's degree in Art with an Emphasis in Graphic Design from Lincoln Land Community College.