WORK

WAMPAK

TOUCH GRASS CHOCOLATE BAR

SWIZZLE COMPACT BLENDER

PORTFOLIO REVIEW 2025

PAPERBOARD LIGHT

MISC PHOTOGRAPHY + GRAPHIC DESIGN

EXPERIENCE

Ford Models Inc. New York, NY
Fashion Model
June 2024 – Present

- Partner with photographers, stylists, and designers to deliver high-quality editorial and runway campaigns for national brands.

- Maintain strong client relations and on-set professionalism, contributing to repeat bookings and brand trust.

- Adapt quickly to diverse creative visions, helping projects meet tight production timelines.

Weisman Art Museum Minneapolis, MN
Gallery Attendant
January 2023 – Present

- Safeguard $5M+ in artwork by monitoring gallery spaces and ensuring adherence to museum policies.

- Enhance visitor experience by assisting an average of 200 guests per shift with directions, information, and event support.

The Airtex Group Minneapolis, MN
Textile Management Intern
June 2025 – Present

- Optimized sample room system by reorganizing 1,000+ fabric swatches into accessible, alphabetized categories.

- Improved client decision-making efficiency during showroom visits by 20% through streamlined sample access.

- Gained hands-on experience with textile workflows, learning industry software and material sourcing processes.

EMAIL - ellavlarsen@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM - @ella.vhl
LINKED IN - www.linkedin.com/in/ella-larsen-65492029a

HI, IM ELLA.

I am a student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Product Design with a minor in Fashion Studies. Shaped by the energy of New York and the sensibility of Minneapolis, I aim to contribute to a distinct place in design that balances bold visual storytelling with thoughtful precision.

My academic focuses ground my work in research, material exploration, and creative problem solving, while my professional experience expands upon what I learn and understand about design in practice. As both a part time student worker for multiple positions infusing art and fabrication, and a model with an international agency, I have gained a firsthand sensitivity to design factors like branding, composition, and visual identity.

Across all disciplines and passions of mine, I am driven by a psyche of design as a cultural force. I aim to create work that is thoughtful, material aware, and emotionally resonant: work that reflects the world as it is, and pushes toward what it could become.