A designer based in the New York City metropolitan area, I specialize in graphic design with a strong affinity for brand identities and activations. With professional experience in both the collegiate and professional sports industry, I am eager to explore the interaction between alternative aesthetics and traditional design.

Isabella Alvarez

A designer based in the New York City metropolitan area, I specialize in graphic design with a strong affinity for brand identities and activations. With professional experience in both the collegiate and professional sports industry, I am eager to explore the interaction between alternative aesthetics and traditional design.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director, Designer at Mason Gross Galleries
March 1, 2026 - Present
Directed art direction and design for the 'As Above, So Below' thesis exhibition; collaborated on posters, invitations, and installation visuals to build cohesive campaign visuals.
Co-Curator, Designer, Sculpture Artist at Mason Gross Galleries
September 1, 2024 - Present
"Ouroboros" Exhibition, co-curated and designed visuals for a major exhibition at Mason Gross Galleries, New Brunswick, NJ.
Creative Intern at Nowadays Creative
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Assisted with the creative execution of national brand activations, delivering visual storytelling and branding for Puma Hoops and NBA talent in coordination with the Nowadays Creative team, alongside ideation for GrandArmy and Supercluster.
Social Media Viceroy and Designer at Barstool Sports
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Collaborated with Rutgers cohort to execute real-time social graphics, translating trending campus culture into high-performing digital assets.
Owner at SunSeams
December 1, 2020 - October 1, 2024
Founded and managed an e-commerce brand; oversaw product lifecycle, branding, and activations with 5.0/5 rating across 370+ orders; organized 15+ large-scale activations.
Creative Intern at Rutgers University Football
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Executed a dual-role creative strategy, producing cohesive real-time content for social and promotional platforms; conceptualized recruiting collateral and visual storytelling.
Graphic Designer at The Daily Targum
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Collaborated with editorial teams to conceptualize and produce illustrations and layouts for Rutgers’ student newspaper.
Graphic Designer at Rutgers University Student Affairs
August 1, 2024 - Present
Conceptualized and executed multi-channel brand campaigns, including digital signage, social media kits, and large-scale print materials.
Social Ambassador and Graphic Designer at Liquitex
January 1, 2026 - Present
Spearheaded community-driven design initiatives and brand activations; delivered visual storytelling for brand engagements.
Graphic Designer / Social Ambassador at Liquitex
January 1, 2026 - Present
Graphic design and social brand activations; spearheaded community-driven design initiatives
Football Creative Intern at Rutgers University
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Photographer and graphic designer producing real-time content for social and promotional platforms; conceptualized recruiting collateral and promotional assets
Social Media Designer (Viceroy) at Barstool Sports
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Real-time social graphics translating trending campus culture into high-performing digital assets

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Sculpture at Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design and Sculpture) at Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Dean's List
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Liu Shiming Art Foundation Endowed Visual Arts Scholarship
January 1, 2025 - April 28, 2026
Liu Shiming Art Foundation Endowed Visual Arts Scholarship
January 1, 2025 - April 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Professional Services