As the lead designer, I worked closely with some of our biggest clients ranging from the Kansas City Royals, Aramark, Kansas City Chiefs and Ward Parkway. I ran a variety of tasks, including design work, running large format printing for many different substrates, as well as plotter machines for vinyl cuts.

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As a freelance designer, I’ve worked on logo designs, beer labels and mock ups for many different projects. I’m experienced in many different types of media including digital design, motion graphics, vector illustration and traditional printmaking techniques.

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During my time as a freelance digital designer, I worked on various design tasks that were both digital and physical. Major projects included brochure andadvertisement design, digital and traditional illustration, video design and social media memes.

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As a gallery assistant I have worked as a host during gallery openings, as the spokesperson for multiple galleries as well as the lighting technician for the display of all works. I have previously worked for the H&R Block Artspace, Gallery 142 and Birke Art Gallery.

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Adobe After Effects

adobe illustrator

adobe photoshop

adobe lightroom

adobe indesign

adobe muse

adobe XD

traditional printmaking

character design

microsoft office

Motion Graphics

Typography

logo design

sketch

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B O O T S T R A P

Graphic Design BFA, Marshall University

E D U C A T I O N

During my Illustration degree I narrowed my focus to web design. character design, motion graphics and vector based illustration with minimalist design.

2014-2017Illustration BFA , Kansas City Art institute

Focusing on Graphic Design. I quickly realized I had an eye for detail, Swiss Design and typography.

2011-2014

Throughout high school, I owned and operated my own photography business. I worked closely with wedding photographers and focused on senior photos.

2007-2011Photography , Freelance

P E R S O N A L S U M M A R Y

Student, Designer, Illustrator, Concept Artist, Printmaker. I’ve been many things on my road to illustration but I never stop absorbing as much knowledge as I can. I am fascinated by the way the world works. Everything from the human mind to the meiosis of a cell. It dazzles me and I incorporate my fascination into my work. Juxtaposition, contrast and clean lines are where my heart lies. Splatters, rough lines and unforeseen results are where I play. I never stop experimenting. I’m Mika, and I love to learn.

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