Designer, Illustrator with experience in publishing

Arrushi Chakraborty

Designer, Illustrator with experience in publishing

Available to hire

Designer, Illustrator with experience in publishing

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Bengali
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Design Intern, Audio Department at Macmillan Publishers
August 31, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Collaborated with Senior Design Manager on in-house illustrations and audio marketing files across a range of genres. Designed and refined over 15 book cover adaptations, ensuring visual cohesion and clarity. Revised best practices for advanced color correction and file setup. Initiated evergreen social media concepts for higher audience engagement. Art directed and pitched a successful campaign for a nonfiction book during the Summer Intern Program.
Volunteer, Marketing Committee at BLK + BRWN BOOK DESIGNERS
June 1, 2025 - Present
Design, monitor, and maintain marketing deliverables to ensure timely and accurate execution. Participate in quarterly Board Meetings and support planning and execution of BBBD events.
Co-President at Desi Culture Club, School of Visual Arts
December 31, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Co-founded the Desi Culture Club at SVA; organized and hosted events promoting South Asian culture and heritage through movie screenings, guest speaker events and field trips.
Graphic Design Intern at STUDIO NAUGHTY
August 31, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Branded three design concepts from start to finish for NASA. Worked with specific design guidelines and design software.
Design Intern at Sakal Books and Publications
August 31, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Designed imaginative book jackets and engaging marketing material for social media. Prepared project pitch presenting ideas for future development initiatives at Sakal School of Visual Arts.
Museum and Merchandise Intern at DAG Museum Apprenticeship Program
June 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Designed five new products considering the accessibility and historical context of the Museum; prepared intensive project pitch presenting a product catalogue for the Museum Shop; conducted interdepartmental collaboration with Accessibility Research.
Student Senate Chair at School of Visual Arts
May 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Acted as a liaison between students, staff, and administration; proactively drafted proposals for sociocultural student initiatives; conducted interviews and selected staff; managed official email, Instagram, and VASA telephone; created and designed the monthly VASA Newsletter and social media graphics; ideated, planned, and executed student government events.
Intern at Monograph Magazine
August 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Reviewed, edited, and proofread multiple magazine submissions; designed merchandise such as notebook covers and stationery; created social media posts and engaged the audience with content.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration at School of Visual Arts
September 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025

Qualifications

Silas Rhodes Scholarship
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Zankel Scholarship Nominee (Society of Illustrators)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Exhibited Artist - Women Supporting Women Open Call
March 29, 2024 - May 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education