I'm Kara Bernbeck, a creative designer and illustrator specializing in brand identity, murals, and illustration. I craft meaningful visual experiences for sustainable, purpose-driven brands, helping ideas come to life with intentional design. I blend passion, results-driven work, and a healthy dose of perfectionism to guide projects from concept to completion—building cohesive brand systems, striking packaging, campaigns, and large-scale murals that connect with people and drive positive change.

Kara Bernbeck

I'm Kara Bernbeck, a creative designer and illustrator specializing in brand identity, murals, and illustration. I craft meaningful visual experiences for sustainable, purpose-driven brands, helping ideas come to life with intentional design. I blend passion, results-driven work, and a healthy dose of perfectionism to guide projects from concept to completion—building cohesive brand systems, striking packaging, campaigns, and large-scale murals that connect with people and drive positive change.

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I’m Kara Bernbeck, a creative designer and illustrator specializing in brand identity, murals, and illustration. I craft meaningful visual experiences for sustainable, purpose-driven brands, helping ideas come to life with intentional design.

I blend passion, results-driven work, and a healthy dose of perfectionism to guide projects from concept to completion—building cohesive brand systems, striking packaging, campaigns, and large-scale murals that connect with people and drive positive change.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Empowered Aesthetic Solutions
November 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026
Scaling design systems across 300+ clients in the medical & aesthetic industries which includes: more than 2,600 ad creatives across 458 marketing campaigns, creation of 24 brand identities, and various print/digital marketing collateral. Implementing a creative library and approval process in all platforms to lead team members in deliverable consistency and completion.
Senior Graphic Designer at DayCloud Studios
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Projects including branding & marketing materials: web design, social media, logo design, and print design with over 600,000 weekly impressions. Collaboration with contractors and project management.
Freelance Designer at Kara Bernbeck Design
December 1, 2020 - Present
Illustration/design support for product packaging, email campaign design, websites, print, social media, mural design, brand identity, project management, and campaign art direction.
Founder & Creative Director at Sunbear Studio
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2023
Lead projects including package design, brand identity, website design, and content creation.
Student Worker at Creative Production Lab
March 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Educated patrons in audio/visual productions, lasercutting, 3D printing, & large format printing.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Nebraska at Omaha
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail