Oh, hello I am an illustrator, tattooist, and graphic designer who specializes in drawing anthropomorphic objects, all things food-related, vaguely esoteric objects, and anything with a sense of humor. I have been published in magazines like Bon Appétit, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, Playboy, NY Magazine, and National Geographic, among many others. I have also illustrated books including The Book of Building Fires, 150 Food Science Questions Answered, and Cook it Wild. I've done work with Buzzfeed News, Thrillist, Epicurious and other online publications as well. I've also designed public health posters for the NYC subway, branded sponsor posters, patterns for wallpapers/vinyl wraps for immersive experiences, and many an email header. I co-founded a company named Art Mafia, a boutique design firm that specialized in creating visual art, designing immersive spaces, producing multi-dimensional art exhibits and promoting up-and-coming artists. --- FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR + GRAPHIC DESIGNER SELF-EMPLOYED 2011 - Current • Use combination of digital tools and tactile materials to create designs • Listen to client’s individual needs and execute based on their briefs • Have illustrated many books, including Cook it Wild by Canadian Top Chef Judge Chris Nuttall-Smith • Published in a number of magazines, such as Bon Appétit, Playboy, GQ and Vogue; and online on Buzzfeed News, Eater and Thrillist • Field incoming project requests • Manage simultaneous projects to be sure to meet deadlines • Maintain my own social media pages and website CO-FOUNDER + ART DIRECTOR ART MAFIA Nov. 2018 - Jan. 2023 • Managed the creation, storage and printing of graphics for projects • Created pitch decks for prospective clients • Designed and maintained company’s website and social media • Oversaw and co-managed each project’s production schedule • Kept company’s google drive organized • Kept track of company finances and business operations…

Claire McCracken

Oh, hello I am an illustrator, tattooist, and graphic designer who specializes in drawing anthropomorphic objects, all things food-related, vaguely esoteric objects, and anything with a sense of humor. I have been published in magazines like Bon Appétit, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, Playboy, NY Magazine, and National Geographic, among many others. I have also illustrated books including The Book of Building Fires, 150 Food Science Questions Answered, and Cook it Wild. I've done work with Buzzfeed News, Thrillist, Epicurious and other online publications as well. I've also designed public health posters for the NYC subway, branded sponsor posters, patterns for wallpapers/vinyl wraps for immersive experiences, and many an email header. I co-founded a company named Art Mafia, a boutique design firm that specialized in creating visual art, designing immersive spaces, producing multi-dimensional art exhibits and promoting up-and-coming artists. --- FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR + GRAPHIC DESIGNER SELF-EMPLOYED 2011 - Current • Use combination of digital tools and tactile materials to create designs • Listen to client’s individual needs and execute based on their briefs • Have illustrated many books, including Cook it Wild by Canadian Top Chef Judge Chris Nuttall-Smith • Published in a number of magazines, such as Bon Appétit, Playboy, GQ and Vogue; and online on Buzzfeed News, Eater and Thrillist • Field incoming project requests • Manage simultaneous projects to be sure to meet deadlines • Maintain my own social media pages and website CO-FOUNDER + ART DIRECTOR ART MAFIA Nov. 2018 - Jan. 2023 • Managed the creation, storage and printing of graphics for projects • Created pitch decks for prospective clients • Designed and maintained company’s website and social media • Oversaw and co-managed each project’s production schedule • Kept company’s google drive organized • Kept track of company finances and business operations…

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Oh, hello
I am an illustrator, tattooist, and graphic designer who specializes in drawing anthropomorphic objects, all things food-related, vaguely esoteric objects, and anything with a sense of humor.

I have been published in magazines like Bon Appétit, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, Playboy, NY Magazine, and National Geographic, among many others. I have also illustrated books including The Book of Building Fires, 150 Food Science Questions Answered, and Cook it Wild. I’ve done work with Buzzfeed News, Thrillist, Epicurious and other online publications as well. I’ve also designed public health posters for the NYC subway, branded sponsor posters, patterns for wallpapers/vinyl wraps for immersive experiences, and many an email header.

I co-founded a company named Art Mafia, a boutique design firm that specialized in creating visual art, designing immersive spaces, producing multi-dimensional art exhibits and promoting up-and-coming artists.


FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR + GRAPHIC DESIGNER
SELF-EMPLOYED
2011 - Current
• Use combination of digital tools and tactile materials to create designs
• Listen to client’s individual needs and execute based on their briefs
• Have illustrated many books, including Cook it Wild by Canadian
Top Chef Judge Chris Nuttall-Smith
• Published in a number of magazines, such as Bon Appétit, Playboy,
GQ and Vogue; and online on Buzzfeed News, Eater and Thrillist
• Field incoming project requests
• Manage simultaneous projects to be sure to meet deadlines
• Maintain my own social media pages and website

CO-FOUNDER + ART DIRECTOR
ART MAFIA
Nov. 2018 - Jan. 2023
• Managed the creation, storage and printing of graphics for projects
• Created pitch decks for prospective clients
• Designed and maintained company’s website and social media
• Oversaw and co-managed each project’s production schedule
• Kept company’s google drive organized
• Kept track of company finances and business operations

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BA at NYU
May 13, 2013

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Media & Entertainment, Retail, Other