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I am Ciara Smith, an authenticity-focused graphic designer with a background in Iowa State University's College of Design. I blend brand identity, print design, and illustration to craft purposeful visual narratives that feel genuine and accessible to audiences. I’m dedicated to creating real connections through strategic storytelling and clean design execution that elevate brand identity. I value collaboration, thoughtful communication, and a meticulous approach to bring brands to life.…I am Ciara Smith, an authenticity-focused graphic designer with a background in Iowa State University's College of Design. I blend brand identity, print design, and illustration to craft purposeful visual narratives that feel genuine and accessible to audiences. I’m dedicated to creating real connections through strategic storytelling and clean design execution that elevate brand identity. I value collaboration, thoughtful communication, and a meticulous approach to bring brands to life.

Ciara Smith

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +4

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I am Ciara Smith, an authenticity-focused graphic designer with a background in Iowa State University's College of Design. I blend brand identity, print design, and illustration to craft purposeful visual narratives that feel genuine and accessible to audiences. I’m dedicated to creating real connections through strategic storytelling and clean design execution that elevate brand identity. I value collaboration, thoughtful communication, and a meticulous approach to bring brands to life.…I am Ciara Smith, an authenticity-focused graphic designer with a background in Iowa State University's College of Design. I blend brand identity, print design, and illustration to craft purposeful visual narratives that feel genuine and accessible to audiences. I’m dedicated to creating real connections through strategic storytelling and clean design execution that elevate brand identity. I value collaboration, thoughtful communication, and a meticulous approach to bring brands to life.

Available to hire

I am Ciara Smith, an authenticity-focused graphic designer with a background in Iowa State University’s College of Design. I blend brand identity, print design, and illustration to craft purposeful visual narratives that feel genuine and accessible to audiences.

I’m dedicated to creating real connections through strategic storytelling and clean design execution that elevate brand identity. I value collaboration, thoughtful communication, and a meticulous approach to bring brands to life.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer, Part-time & Internship at Model Farm Creative Services Agency

May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Collaborated with other designers to create marketing materials and develop brand identities. Designed covers for the Cyclone Basketball and Welcome Back publications; assisted with internal layout and created advertisements for local businesses. Designed logos for two major ISU research initiatives: core CSAFE logo and a streamlined one-page brand guideline system for BioShield. Designed and animated the official video intro motion graphics for the Iowa Economy and Fearless podcasts on the Business Record Streaming Network.

Volunteer Designer at Design/Shift

April 1, 2025 - Present

Collaborated with student designers to design a logo and branding materials for a non-profit organization.