Howdy, I'm Allyson Arrogante!
Designer focused on branding, illustration, and UI. Currently Designer II @ Disney✧*.
I'm a Filipino-American raised and based in San Antonio, Texas. From scrappy designer to studio owner and now to Disney, I work on intentional systems, charming communication, and engaging education.
While I continue to grow in my career and craft, I also pursue ways to stay true to my values. As a first-generation college student, I find fulfillment in providing education and opportunities to other designers. I act on this by volunteering my time online through portfolio reviews, career advice, and the occasional presentation to classes at my alma mater.
In my free time, I binge video games, casually watch anime, sing too loud in the car, and play with my Pomeranian son, Charlie.
My Experience
Designer II @ Disney
September 2022 - Present
- Maintain, expand, and continue support for our internal brand system and guidelines for Disney employees, including further exploration and updates during our re-organization.
- Connect with the Enterprise teams to create a brand strategy and support their visual efforts for 100+ internal and external tools.
- Liaise with the Enterprise Design Language team to adapt brand elements for use across our Enterprise portfolio.
Graphic Design Contractor @ Disney (TEKSystems)
October 2021 - September 2022 (originally 18-month contract)
- Collaborated with a team of designers, product managers, and brand partners to deliver time-sensitive assets across our family of brands.
- Led the internal brand expansion effort for the Technology org in Disney Media and Distribution.
- Engaged in long-term projects for internal brand efforts, assets for internal events, and onboarding documentation templates
Co-Founder @ Oath Agency
September 2019 - September 2021
- Owned client relationships, including kick-offs, presentations, and execution of branding, illustration, and web projects.
- Responsible for designing logomarks, identity systems, brand guidelines, illustrations, and publications.
- Designed and developed client websites on WordPress, Webflow, and Squarespace.
- Created static and animated digital marketing assets for social media, emails, and website content.
Lead Web Designer @ DeuxSouth Creative
May 2018 - September 2019
- Learned and coded front-end styling of custom WordPress themes alongside a sub-contracted development team.
- Managed and led communication on all website-related projects directly with clients and sub-contracted developers.
- Created options for branding and illustration presentations.
- Created additional branded collateral such as social media, print assets, and other marketing materials.
My Awards & Features
NSSC 2019
Speaker & Portfolio Reviewer
AIGA Flux 2018
Branding, Publication, and Poster Category Features
American Advertising Awards 2018
Local Silver in Branding
MSU Glitch 2018
Best in Branding
Packaging of the World 2018
Selected for gallery feature