Allison Garbarino is a visual artist and designer dedicated to all things well-designed. It began with a love for the arts - drawing, painting and dance. Allison decided to go to art school and it was there that she found her passion and skill set in design. In 2016 she received her BFA in Design from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. With a decade of professional experience, Allison is committed to delivering beautiful and strategic design solutions that elevate brands and drive business growth. Allison’s background in fine arts and her intuitive ability to visually communicate a brand's story are the foundations of her work. With a hands-on, collaborative approach, she consistently applies

Allison Garbarino

Allison Garbarino is a visual artist and designer dedicated to all things well-designed. It began with a love for the arts - drawing, painting and dance. Allison decided to go to art school and it was there that she found her passion and skill set in design. In 2016 she received her BFA in Design from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. With a decade of professional experience, Allison is committed to delivering beautiful and strategic design solutions that elevate brands and drive business growth. Allison’s background in fine arts and her intuitive ability to visually communicate a brand's story are the foundations of her work. With a hands-on, collaborative approach, she consistently applies

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Allison Garbarino is a visual artist and designer dedicated to all things well-designed.

It began with a love for the arts - drawing, painting and dance. Allison decided to go to art school and it was there that she found her passion and skill set in design. In 2016 she received her BFA in Design from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.

With a decade of professional experience, Allison is committed to delivering beautiful and strategic design solutions that elevate brands and drive business growth. Allison’s background in fine arts and her intuitive ability to visually communicate a brand’s story are the foundations of her work. With a hands-on, collaborative approach, she consistently applies

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at NUULY an Urban Outfitters brand
January 1, 2025 - August 19, 2025
Freelance graphic designer partnered with the marketing team to design engaging video ads for social media, promoting Nuuly’s monthly clothing subscription services.
Graphic Designer at MASON GROSS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS at Rutgers University
January 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Led design campaigns for university art events across Dance, Music, Art & Design, and Film departments. Work included high-impact print, digital, and out-of-home advertising campaigns.
Art Director at MATERIAL+
January 1, 2023 - August 19, 2025
Contracted as Art Director leading design initiatives for clients such as ABM, Trex, Darden University, and HCA Healthcare. Projects included website design, print and out-of-home advertising, PowerPoint presentations, pitch decks, and social media marketing.
Graphic Designer at OBSESSED AGENCY
January 1, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Freelance graphic designer developing diverse design projects such as event branding, brochures, booklets, posters, and print advertisements for clients including Vision Expo, Southern Majority, and ProcureCon Marketing.
Graphic Designer at COOPER UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance designer redesigning marketing collateral including flyers, brochures, and signage to enhance brand visual appeal and audience engagement.
Lead Designer at HALFGENIUS LLC
January 1, 2020 - August 19, 2025
Led and executed creative projects for various clients including Philadelphia’s Academy of Music and Chester County’s Brandywine Valley. Work encompassed branding, web design, video animation and editing, digital, print, and out-of-home advertising campaigns. Also responsible for redesigning the HalfGenius brand and visual identity.
Graphic Designer at ELEMENT451
January 1, 2020 - Present
Developed the visual branding and design strategy for the annual Engage Summit, a hybrid conference with over 600 in-person and 2,000 virtual attendees. Led full creative execution including event branding, signage, digital and print marketing, presentation decks, and branded swag.
Website Designer at TREK YOUR MARKET
January 1, 2020 - Present
Contract creative lead designing visually striking and strategically built Squarespace websites tailored specifically for female entrepreneurs and influencers.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A), Design at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Visual Arts Award (Giza Daniels-Endesha Award)
January 1, 2016 - August 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Retail