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

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.
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.
Founder & Creative Director at Sunbear Studio
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2023
Lead projects including package design, brand identity, website design, and content creation.
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.
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