Mahima Dabburi is a creative director, content creator, graphic designer, [junior] architect, artist & more. Mahima is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a minor in Studio Art. With professional design experience ranging from in-house positions to freelance projects, she lends an eye for creating visually captivating designs from a multitude of perspectives. Mahima's recent work focuses on providing visual marketing and advertising assets for the hospitality industry. This includes developing key brand characteristics including, but not limited to, menu design, flyers, illustrations, and evergreen content.

Mahima Dabburi

Mahima Dabburi is a creative director, content creator, graphic designer, [junior] architect, artist & more. Mahima is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a minor in Studio Art. With professional design experience ranging from in-house positions to freelance projects, she lends an eye for creating visually captivating designs from a multitude of perspectives. Mahima's recent work focuses on providing visual marketing and advertising assets for the hospitality industry. This includes developing key brand characteristics including, but not limited to, menu design, flyers, illustrations, and evergreen content.

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Mahima Dabburi is a creative director, content creator, graphic designer, [junior] architect, artist & more.

Mahima is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a minor in Studio Art. With professional design experience ranging from in-house positions to freelance projects, she lends an eye for creating visually captivating designs from a multitude of perspectives.

Mahima’s recent work focuses on providing visual marketing and advertising assets for the hospitality industry. This includes developing key brand characteristics including, but not limited to, menu design, flyers, illustrations, and evergreen content.

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Language

English
Fluent
Telugu
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Digital Media Manager at Metsi’s, Chapman’s Eat Market, Ginger Rabbit
May 1, 2025 - Present
Developed brand strategy and produced/edited brand content displaying food, beverage, and experiences through short-form video and photography; Redeveloped and designed menu templates; Created custom and branded graphic design assets for specialty events, brand activations, and in-store touchpoints; Collaborated with external agencies to plan, coordinate and execute content around events and influencer activations; Launched Metsi’s rebrand campaign generating 360K+ views and increased engagement, bookings, and brand awareness; Collaborated to build interactive CRM-driven email strategy to boost event attendance and customer loyalty.
Creative Director at Parable Café
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Captured visually compelling and evergreen social and design content through imagery, short-form video, and graphic design; Led end-to-end execution of all creative elements in a fast-paced environment, aligning brand expression across social, digital, and in-store touchpoints; Translated brand mission to social campaigns and developed a monthly content calendar; Revitalized website to communicate events activations, new products, menu changes, and for general aesthetics; Produced visual content that increased social engagement by 58% and event attendance by 50% through targeted campaigns; Tracked KPIs in socials including followers which increased by 10% and reach increased by 100k+ accounts over 3 months; New programs (bar & kitchen) rose to a 60% engagement increase over 6 months through captivating social promotions.
Lead In-House Designer at Littleton’s Market
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Managed end-to-end visual merchandising, including store displays, signage, and branded merchandise creation; Crafted illustrative work to supplement the brand toolkit and foster brand recognition and customer loyalty; Developed plan-o-grams to optimize shelf displays, and supported the development of seasonal packaging revamps; Conceptualized architectural iterations in Rhinoceros 3D for a secondary location, sourced fixtures and materials, through 5 rounds of review leading up to the final execution; Developed a cost-saving label design solution where a 5-touchpoint system became 1-touchpoint and began printing in-house.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed
May 1, 2023 - Present
Designs flyers, average 3-10 per client, for special event marketing; Acting as Creative Director for product photoshoots, produced 20-50 photos which followed brand guidelines; Created 3D environments with relevant material choices with 5-10 rendered deliverables; Supplemented relative businesses with social media content creation; Assisted in event and shoot planning documents such as shot lists and run-of-show documents; Clients include: Liz Dutton Interiors, JT’s Pizza & Pub, With Wonderly, Columbus Stand Up, Gather, and Not Ur Sweetheart.
Experience Designer at ROWE Creative Union
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Worked with 4 clients to develop 2-5 iterations of 3D environments in diverse industries; Assisted with managing project timelines and scope for internal and client needs using project management software; Researched material, furniture, fixture, & equipment specifications per project needs and collaborated on client proposals; Developed visual mood boards and kick-off decks by studying emulators, material samples, and industry trends; Assisted in photoshoot planning and production through researching venues, sourcing props, and final execution.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Honors) at The Ohio State University, Knowlton School of Architecture
January 11, 2030 - June 4, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Other