I’m Paloma Rae, a multidisciplinary creative and strategist from Chicago with over a decade of experience creating visuals, systems, and programs that engage audiences and bring ideas to life. I work across agencies, organizations, brands, and cultural institutions, including nonprofits, global foundations, and museums. I specialize in illustration, visual facilitation, graphic and infographic design, systems design, and full-scale creative direction—turning complex concepts into content, campaigns, and experiences that resonate. What sets me apart is my ability to move seamlessly between strategy and execution, blending creativity, polish, and impact to deliver work that is both memorable and effective. Employment and Project Experience P. Rae Art — Independent Artist & Designer Freelance | [2020-Present] Provided illustration, visual facilitation, and brand design for clients, including logos, merchandise, printed matter, and infographics. Created visual notes and live facilitation for meetings, panels, and retreats to engage audiences and emphasize key ideas. Designed textile paintings, miniature sculptures, and original works for exhibitions and commissioned projects. Slow Factory — Design Director, Community Director & Leadership Team Member Remote/NYC | [June 2021-May 2025] Led design direction, social media strategy, and program development for initiatives spanning climate justice, arts, and culture. Managed content creation, social calendars, TikTok videos, and community engagement for agencies, organizations, and global partners. Developed programs and exhibits with MoMA PS1, Central St. Martins, the Barbican, and other cultural institutions. Designed brand assets, merchandise, infographics, and printed matter including the monthly newspaper Everything is Political. Organized workshops, curated team-building experiences, and collaborated internationally with artists, activists, and institutions. Pirrello Agency — Designer & Production Specialist [Chicago] | [March 2015-March 2020]] Managed end-to-end design and production for client campaigns, from concept pitch to storyboarding, set design, prop styling, and full photoshoots. Collaborated directly with clients to translate briefs into creative assets that met brand goals and visual standards. Coordinated cross-functional teams including photographers, stylists, and illustrators to execute complex campaigns on time and within budget. Developed hands-on experience in client relations, workflow management, and high-volume, high-quality production in fast-paced agency settings.…I’m Paloma Rae, a multidisciplinary creative and strategist from Chicago with over a decade of experience creating visuals, systems, and programs that engage audiences and bring ideas to life. I work across agencies, organizations, brands, and cultural institutions, including nonprofits, global foundations, and museums. I specialize in illustration, visual facilitation, graphic and infographic design, systems design, and full-scale creative direction—turning complex concepts into content, campaigns, and experiences that resonate. What sets me apart is my ability to move seamlessly between strategy and execution, blending creativity, polish, and impact to deliver work that is both memorable and effective. Employment and Project Experience P. Rae Art — Independent Artist & Designer Freelance | [2020-Present] Provided illustration, visual facilitation, and brand design for clients, including logos, merchandise, printed matter, and infographics. Created visual notes and live facilitation for meetings, panels, and retreats to engage audiences and emphasize key ideas. Designed textile paintings, miniature sculptures, and original works for exhibitions and commissioned projects. Slow Factory — Design Director, Community Director & Leadership Team Member Remote/NYC | [June 2021-May 2025] Led design direction, social media strategy, and program development for initiatives spanning climate justice, arts, and culture. Managed content creation, social calendars, TikTok videos, and community engagement for agencies, organizations, and global partners. Developed programs and exhibits with MoMA PS1, Central St. Martins, the Barbican, and other cultural institutions. Designed brand assets, merchandise, infographics, and printed matter including the monthly newspaper Everything is Political. Organized workshops, curated team-building experiences, and collaborated internationally with artists, activists, and institutions. Pirrello Agency — Designer & Production Specialist [Chicago] | [March 2015-March 2020]] Managed end-to-end design and production for client campaigns, from concept pitch to storyboarding, set design, prop styling, and full photoshoots. Collaborated directly with clients to translate briefs into creative assets that met brand goals and visual standards. Coordinated cross-functional teams including photographers, stylists, and illustrators to execute complex campaigns on time and within budget. Developed hands-on experience in client relations, workflow management, and high-volume, high-quality production in fast-paced agency settings.WWWW…