Hey, my name is Carmela, and I’m a graphic designer based in Syracuse, NY.

I am currently a Graphic Designer at Nex Level Creative and Elite Gaming. I am also 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

WordPress, 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

March 2024 - Present | Elite Gaming | Graphic Designer

Dec 2023 - Present | Nex Level Creative | 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

2020 - 2021 | 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