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I'm Ben Harkaway, a passionate graphic artist and recent graduate in Digital Narrative & Interactive Design. I specialize in visual storytelling and brand-building, blending creative design with thoughtful user experiences. I launched a streetwear brand and led digital campaigns that grew audiences and revenue. I'm excited to bring my branding, design, and digital engagement skills to an entry-level creative design role where I can grow and contribute to ambitious projects.…I'm Ben Harkaway, a passionate graphic artist and recent graduate in Digital Narrative & Interactive Design. I specialize in visual storytelling and brand-building, blending creative design with thoughtful user experiences. I launched a streetwear brand and led digital campaigns that grew audiences and revenue. I'm excited to bring my branding, design, and digital engagement skills to an entry-level creative design role where I can grow and contribute to ambitious projects.

Ben Harkaway

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Art Director, +2

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I'm Ben Harkaway, a passionate graphic artist and recent graduate in Digital Narrative & Interactive Design. I specialize in visual storytelling and brand-building, blending creative design with thoughtful user experiences. I launched a streetwear brand and led digital campaigns that grew audiences and revenue. I'm excited to bring my branding, design, and digital engagement skills to an entry-level creative design role where I can grow and contribute to ambitious projects.…I'm Ben Harkaway, a passionate graphic artist and recent graduate in Digital Narrative & Interactive Design. I specialize in visual storytelling and brand-building, blending creative design with thoughtful user experiences. I launched a streetwear brand and led digital campaigns that grew audiences and revenue. I'm excited to bring my branding, design, and digital engagement skills to an entry-level creative design role where I can grow and contribute to ambitious projects.

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I’m Ben Harkaway, a passionate graphic artist and recent graduate in Digital Narrative & Interactive Design. I specialize in visual storytelling and brand-building, blending creative design with thoughtful user experiences.

I launched a streetwear brand and led digital campaigns that grew audiences and revenue. I’m excited to bring my branding, design, and digital engagement skills to an entry-level creative design role where I can grow and contribute to ambitious projects.

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Work Experience

Creative Director & Founder at Jarhead Projects LLC

January 1, 2022 - Present

Founded a streetwear fashion label, managing brand identity and exclusive product drops, scaling to five-figure annual sales. Led marketing campaigns that increased Instagram following by 300% within six months. Built creative partnerships to expand audience and brand reach.

Social Media & Content Manager at Harkaway Commercial Real Estate

January 1, 2021 - Present

Designed and executed digital strategies doubling LinkedIn engagement. Managed weekly email campaigns to over 300 real estate brokers using A/B testing to optimize open/click rates. Created company’s first-ever social media pages and branded content across platforms.

Visual Designer & Brand Consultant at Freelance

January 1, 2020 - Present

Delivered client projects across fashion, art, food, and real estate sectors. Developed logos, websites, and digital assets driving brand engagement and conversions. Streamlined creative workflows while maintaining on-time, high-quality execution.

Digital Marketing Strategist at Zarra’s Restaurant

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Executed campus-focused campaigns as well as influencer marketing that resulted in a 3x increase in student traffic. Enhanced visual brand presence across Instagram and TikTok.

Graphic Designer Intern (Paid) at Commercial Art Supply

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Designed promotional content that directly translated to a 35% increase in customer sales from previous year. Maintained digital consistency across social, web, and in-store assets.

Social Media Intern (Paid) at CBD Companies

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Launched company’s first digital presence; original photography and written content. Increased traffic to listings by 25% through visual-first marketing.