I’m an illustrator and designer with over 10 years of experience turning ideas into visual stories. My work moves between illustration, branding, digital and print design. I love finding the visual language that makes an idea feel uniquely its own. With a background in Fine Art, I bring a thoughtful and hands-on approach to my work, with a particular appreciation for color, composition, typography, and the little details that make an image come alive. I’ve created everything from product artwork and brand identities to murals and large-scale graphics, working both independently and alongside creative teams. Most recently, I illustrated a children’s book—a project that brought together many of the things I love most about making art. Whether I’m starting with a blank page or helping refine an existing idea, I’m happiest when I’m making something that feels considered, expressive, and genuinely engaging.…

Santana Morrow

I’m an illustrator and designer with over 10 years of experience turning ideas into visual stories. My work moves between illustration, branding, digital and print design. I love finding the visual language that makes an idea feel uniquely its own. With a background in Fine Art, I bring a thoughtful and hands-on approach to my work, with a particular appreciation for color, composition, typography, and the little details that make an image come alive. I’ve created everything from product artwork and brand identities to murals and large-scale graphics, working both independently and alongside creative teams. Most recently, I illustrated a children’s book—a project that brought together many of the things I love most about making art. Whether I’m starting with a blank page or helping refine an existing idea, I’m happiest when I’m making something that feels considered, expressive, and genuinely engaging.…

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I’m an illustrator and designer with over 10 years of experience turning ideas into visual stories. My work moves between illustration, branding, digital and print design. I love finding the visual language that makes an idea feel uniquely its own.

With a background in Fine Art, I bring a thoughtful and hands-on approach to my work, with a particular appreciation for color, composition, typography, and the little details that make an image come alive. I’ve created everything from product artwork and brand identities to murals and large-scale graphics, working both independently and alongside creative teams.

Most recently, I illustrated a children’s book—a project that brought together many of the things I love most about making art.

Whether I’m starting with a blank page or helping refine an existing idea, I’m happiest when I’m making something that feels considered, expressive, and genuinely engaging.

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Work Experience

Production Artist | Senior Production Artist 2021-present at Printfly
September 25, 2021 - Present
Create digital files and design proofs from existing customer samples within production deadlines. Engage with clients to adjust designs based on their requests. Prepare artwork for applicable print processes, including screen printing, embroidery, direct to garment printing, heat transfer, and vinyl via software automation. Assist production with file errors and production troubleshooting via chat. Meet daily metric goals. Retouch customer files to ensure a quality print when necessary. Recommend print methods based on design contents. Mentor a team of artists.
Artist/Illustrator 2020-2021 | Product Manager 2021 at Carson Industries
August 31, 2020 - September 24, 2021
Create on trend seasonal designs for multiple types of printed product. Build all art files in a non-destructive fashion. Produce mock-ups for catalog production. Keep a meticulous archive of design files. Review print files and proof artwork for press. Maintain personal daily and weekly production schedule. Ensure that deadlines are achieved. Develop a line of drinkware seasonally from ideation to finished, decorated product. Present project proposals to the board, utilize feedback, and make adjustments. Guide a design team in creating a large number of designs in a wide range of styles. Collaborate with the photography department on product photography.
General Taproom Manager and Resident Artist at Strange Roots Experimental Ales
March 1, 2015 - August 28, 2020
Supervise a wait staff of twelve employees, ensuring the highest level of customer care. Manage cash flow and simplify register operations, while also documenting important data for use by company leadership. Coach consumers regarding different beer styles and details about the brewing process, in addition to creating and implementing an original cocktail each month. Clarify company’s artistic direction by developing artwork for product labels, on-site displays, and multiple large murals in customer spaces. Cultivate customer outreach via social media content for multiple platforms.

Education

BS Fine Art/Philosophy at Slippery Rock University
August 25, 2008 - December 15, 2014
Minor in Art History at Slippery Rock University
August 25, 2008 - December 15, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Other