Elena Ballara

Elena joined TSMGI in 2014 as an intern, and has since become Senior Creative Designer for The Studio, TSMGI’s in-house creative team. With a passion for visual storytelling and a sharp design sensibility, she leads the conception and execution of graphics across a wide spectrum of platforms and clients, delivering powerful visual solutions that resonate across industries.

A graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Art and Design, Elena brings a refined artistic eye and a multidisciplinary skill set to her work. Her portfolio includes apparel and product design, packaging, publication and environmental graphics, presentation and information design, as well as brand identity, advertising art direction and copywriting. She also has hands-on expertise in studio photography, color grading and video production/editing.

The creative variety that comes with the diverse range of clients and industries served by TSMGI keeps Elena inspired and challenged, continually pushing her to evolve and explore new visual possibilities.

Elena is just as creatively driven outside the office. She finds inspiration in fine art, craft coffee, good food and hilarious people. She loves gardening, cooking, home brewing, creative writing, bookmaking, painting and creative photography. She also gives back to her community as a Preservation Volunteer with the Lake County Forest Preserves.