Illustrator with over 6 years of freelance experience. Strong in many visual styles, adaptable, fast, and iterative. My goal in my work, and everything I do, is to expand empathy. I'm excited to work with you to make your project come to life and better our communities with art and knowledge.…

C. Daniela Shapiro

Illustrator with over 6 years of freelance experience. Strong in many visual styles, adaptable, fast, and iterative. My goal in my work, and everything I do, is to expand empathy. I'm excited to work with you to make your project come to life and better our communities with art and knowledge.…

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Illustrator with over 6 years of freelance experience. Strong in many visual styles, adaptable, fast, and iterative.

My goal in my work, and everything I do, is to expand empathy. I’m excited to work with you to make your project come to life and better our communities with art and knowledge.

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Work Experience

Substitute Teacher at Campbell Hall School
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Specialized in arts education for Elementary and Middle students, leading classes, and one-on-one tutoring.
Staff at Trails Cafe
November 1, 2024 - November 21, 2025
Design, write, and create in-store signage.
Graphic Designer at Be Equitable
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Developed presentations, social media content, and brand guidelines, incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Sam Fox School of Design
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Taught undergraduate-level lectures at a leading art and design school. Created lesson plans, graded papers, and oversaw seminars for multiple 50+ student courses. Classes: 2D Design, Book-Making, Word & Image, Literatures of Drawing.
Graphic Designer at Harmonee
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Created illustrations across digital and print channels to help small businesses and local charities through market research.
Graphic Designer at Arts By The People
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Lead new program branding including creating titles, logos, image treatment, posters and web design.

Education

Bachelors in Philosophy at The University of Rochester
August 15, 2016 - May 15, 2020
Master of Fine Arts in Illustration and Visual Culture at Washington University in Saint Louis
August 15, 2021 - May 15, 2023
MFA in Illustration & Visual Culture at Washington University in Saint Louis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
BA in Philosophy at University of Rochester
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Phi Beta Kappa
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Rose O’Neil Distinction in Illustration
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Graduate Thesis Production Grant
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Manitoba Wall-to-Wall Mural Competition Winner
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Profiled in the University of Rochester Review
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
NY Jewish Week 2019
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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