Layla Dehrab is a visual designer and illustrator with an MFA in Visual Communication Design from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her work spans branding, motion graphics, editorial design, and illustration, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and audience engagement. Whether designing social campaigns, book covers, or animated sequences, Layla brings a thoughtful, concept-driven approach rooted in visual hierarchy, typography, and color. With experience in both in-house and agency settings, Layla has created work for social media, print, web, and motion platforms—always with a sharp eye for detail and a collaborative mindset. She’s proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, After Effects, Figma, and more, and thrives on turning complex ideas into visually compelling, audience-focused solutions.

Layla Dehrab

Layla Dehrab is a visual designer and illustrator with an MFA in Visual Communication Design from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her work spans branding, motion graphics, editorial design, and illustration, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and audience engagement. Whether designing social campaigns, book covers, or animated sequences, Layla brings a thoughtful, concept-driven approach rooted in visual hierarchy, typography, and color. With experience in both in-house and agency settings, Layla has created work for social media, print, web, and motion platforms—always with a sharp eye for detail and a collaborative mindset. She’s proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, After Effects, Figma, and more, and thrives on turning complex ideas into visually compelling, audience-focused solutions.

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Layla Dehrab is a visual designer and illustrator with an MFA in Visual Communication Design from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Her work spans branding, motion graphics, editorial design, and illustration, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and audience engagement. Whether designing social campaigns, book covers, or animated sequences, Layla brings a thoughtful, concept-driven approach rooted in visual hierarchy, typography, and color.

With experience in both in-house and agency settings, Layla has created work for social media, print, web, and motion platforms—always with a sharp eye for detail and a collaborative mindset. She’s proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, After Effects, Figma, and more, and thrives on turning complex ideas into visually compelling, audience-focused solutions.

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Work Experience

Digital Design Artist at Rochester 100
November 1, 2024 - June 16, 2024
Collaborate directly with clients to deliver customized design solutions across print and digital platforms. Create brand assets, marketing materials, and social media graphics tailored to diverse audience needs.
Graphic Design Intern at SOS Children’s Villages
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Produced original illustrations, motion graphics, and social media content to increase donor engagement. Designed editorial layouts for email campaigns and impact reports reaching hundreds of donors and stakeholders.
Graphic Design Intern at Bookstr
May 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Created digital illustrations that generated over 5,000 likes on Instagram, driving audience engagement. Designed editorial layouts and visual content for Pinterest, reaching an audience of over 600,000 followers.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Arts at University of Colorado Boulder
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services