I’m Grayson, and I’m a fourth-year B. Arch student at the University of Southern California, originally from the rural Arkansas Delta. I practice design in a wide range of forms, including graphic, architectural, photographic, and production/scenic design. My work is rooted in storytelling, whether through drawing from the vernacular or by creating something entirely new. I am currently seeking creative opportunities in the Los Angeles area.
RESUME
Experience
EVANS TAYLOR FOSTER CHILDRESS ARCHITECTS | Intern Architect | May 2025-August 2025
-Contributed to early schematic design and design development for projects in the education and civic sectors.
-Led a façade redesign for an existing project using Rhino and Revit, focusing on visual and functional improvements.
-Developed presentation-quality renderings with Enscape and Photoshop, to showcase designs to clients.
-Supported day-to-day office tasks and collaborated across teams to ensure timely project progress
ALPHA RHO CHI | ANDRONICUS CHAPTER Image Chair | May 2025-Present
-Designed branded materials including event posters, social media graphics, recruitment ads, and merchandise to promote the fraternity.
-Collaborated with the Social and Recruitment Chairs to create cohesive visuals aligned with chapter events and outreach goals.
-Maintained a consistent aesthetic that represented the fraternity’s identity and values across all publications
DOROTHY’S FRIENDS THEATER COMPANY | Head of Graphics | May 2024-Present
-design promotional materials for shows and events, including casting calls, directors' calls, and show promos; all ensuring consistency with DFTC’s visual identity.
-Assist in the artistic direction of productions, set design, as well as other events
UNDERGRADUATE ARCHITECTURE STUDENT COUNCIL | Graphics Chair | May 2024-Present
-Manage and create all content for the council’s Instagram account, increasing engagement and promoting events to the student body.
-Design cohesive and visually compelling graphics for digital and print, including event posters and social media campaigns, ensuring alignment with the council's branding.
840west | creative | january 2024-Present
-Create graphics for 840west artists, events, and social media
-Assist with other creative ventures, including concert photography, music videos, etc.
Daily trojan | designer | spring 2024-may 2025
-Create custom artwork and illustrations for newspaper articles, utilizing photo composition techniques in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
-Collaborate with writers to visually enhance content based on article descriptions, ensuring cohesive and engaging visuals for publication.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | expected graduation 2027
Bachelor in Architecture
Daily Trojan, UASC, 840 West, DFTC, Alpha Rho Chi, trustee Scholar
ARMOREL HIGH SCHOOL | 2018-2022
4.2 GPA, Valedictorian, Honor Graduate, presidential scholar nominee, Completer, AP Scholar, class President, Student Council President, FBLA District II State vice president, Arkansas Boys State. Arkansas Governor’s School, Varsity Basketball
Skills
Architectural Rendering, CAD Modeling, Hand Sketching, Scenic Construction and Woodworking, Three-Dimensional Design, Digital Photography, Creative Direction, Creative Leadership, Event Production & Coordination, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Cross-Disciplinary Communication, Multi-tasking.
Software: Microsoft Office Certified, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe After Effects, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD, Midjourney, & Procreate
Awards
FBLA Graphic Design Competitive Event - 2nd Place - National, Tenaris 2022 Student of the Year, Regional Gold Key Scholastic Art Competition, Presidential Scholar Nominee, East Conference Logo Competition 2021, Fay Jones Architectural Design Challenge 2022