Hey, my name is Carmela, and I’m a designer and illustrator based in Syracuse, NY.
I am currently a Junior Graphic Designer at Nex Level Creative and a part-time freelancer at Bartley & Dick Communications.
I am a native of Syracuse, NY, and currently reside and design here. My versatile style can be applied to various markets, from editorial illustration to motion media to visual branding systems.
Outside work, I enjoy rock climbing, playing Animal Crossing until my thumbs fall off, chatting with friends over a home-cooked meal, and collecting fun earrings.
I'm all about discovering fun new projects. If you're in need of a designer for your team or project, don't hesitate to reach out!
Notable companies I’ve worked with while at Bartley & Dick Brand Communications; Amazon, Ingredion, Tegria Healthcare Consulting and Technology Services, Channel Set Marketing
CV:
Education
2018 - 2022 | The College of Saint Rose | BFA Graphic Design | Graduated cum laude - Albany, NY
Programs
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects, Premiere, Dimensions, Bridge, Lightroom, and XD), Procreate, Slack, Webflow; Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; currently learning Figma and Adobe Animate
Experience
Dec 2023 - Present | Nex Level Creative | Junior Graphic Designer
Jan 2023 - Present | Bartley & Dick Communications | Freelance Graphic Designer
March 2021 - Present | Self-Employed | Designer, Illustrator, and more!
July 2021 | Alexander Isley Inc. Designers | Graphic Design Intern
2019 - 2020 | Saint Rose Record Label | Graphic Designer, Animator, Illustrator
Exhibitions
2022 | Senior Art Show | Esther Massry Gallery | The College of Saint Rose
2020 | The Undergraduate Art and Design Show | Runner-up for Best in Show Juried Group Exhibition | Picotte Gallery | The College of Saint Rose
2019 | The Foundations Art Show | Picotte Gallery | The College of Saint Rose
Awards
May 2021 | Project 70 Scholarship Recipient | The College of Saint Rose
2018 - 2022 | Dean’s List | The College of Saint Rose
2018 - 2022 | Art Scholarship | The College of Saint Rose
2018 - 2022 | Provost Scholarship | The College of Saint Rose