Hi, I’m Ari Brownlee — a creative designer with a BFA in Communications Design from Pratt Institute (class of 2025). I’m detail-oriented, curious, and motivated by work that welcomes people and solves visual problems with clarity and warmth. I enjoy roles that are customer-facing and collaborative, and I’m always looking to learn and grow through engaging, playful design that helps teams and clients feel supported. I thrive in environments that value teamwork and memorable, positive interactions with customers and coworkers. I’m passionate about turning ideas into compelling visuals and building thoughtful design systems that communicate clearly while remaining approachable and fun to work with.

Ari Brownlee

Hi, I’m Ari Brownlee — a creative designer with a BFA in Communications Design from Pratt Institute (class of 2025). I’m detail-oriented, curious, and motivated by work that welcomes people and solves visual problems with clarity and warmth. I enjoy roles that are customer-facing and collaborative, and I’m always looking to learn and grow through engaging, playful design that helps teams and clients feel supported. I thrive in environments that value teamwork and memorable, positive interactions with customers and coworkers. I’m passionate about turning ideas into compelling visuals and building thoughtful design systems that communicate clearly while remaining approachable and fun to work with.

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Hi, I’m Ari Brownlee — a creative designer with a BFA in Communications Design from Pratt Institute (class of 2025). I’m detail-oriented, curious, and motivated by work that welcomes people and solves visual problems with clarity and warmth. I enjoy roles that are customer-facing and collaborative, and I’m always looking to learn and grow through engaging, playful design that helps teams and clients feel supported.

I thrive in environments that value teamwork and memorable, positive interactions with customers and coworkers. I’m passionate about turning ideas into compelling visuals and building thoughtful design systems that communicate clearly while remaining approachable and fun to work with.

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Work Experience

Sales Associate at Madewell
January 1, 2025 - Present
Helped customers find garments that fit their needs and personal style; searched and retrieved items from stock bays for other staff members; maintained a clean, organized sales floor and stockroom.
Circulation Assistant at Pratt Institute Libraries
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Assisted patrons with research, locating books, sharing recommendations, and assisting with printers and materials; reshelved and organized books according to the Dewey system; helped managers and librarians with tasks such as setting up book displays and drawing promotional posters for community events.
Administrative Assistant at Allana, Buick & Bers
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Supported HR with filing, sorting, organizing, labeling, and digitizing physical media; performed receptionist duties (answering phones, transferring to relevant departments); used Excel, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.
Sales Associate at The North Face
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Provided customer service, assisted with stock management, and contributed to shelf displays and store presentation at Stanford Shopping Center.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Created label illustrations and graphic design for clients (e.g., 'Abduction Red' wines); produced posters, logos, and sticker illustrations; contributed visuals for Pratt Institute Libraries circulation; ongoing freelance illustration work since 2018.

Education

BFA at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
BFA in Communications Design at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

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