Hi, I’m Makena Rubin, a designer and illustrator blending digital and traditional media to craft bold, deeply personal stories. I specialize in branding, motion graphics, and social media content creation, delivering engaging visuals with a friendly, collaborative vibe. My work spans freelance and studio roles, with a BFA in Illustration from Parsons The New School. I love turning concepts into compelling visuals and collaborating to bring ideas to life.…

Makena Rubin

Hi, I’m Makena Rubin, a designer and illustrator blending digital and traditional media to craft bold, deeply personal stories. I specialize in branding, motion graphics, and social media content creation, delivering engaging visuals with a friendly, collaborative vibe. My work spans freelance and studio roles, with a BFA in Illustration from Parsons The New School. I love turning concepts into compelling visuals and collaborating to bring ideas to life.…

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Hi, I’m Makena Rubin, a designer and illustrator blending digital and traditional media to craft bold, deeply personal stories. I specialize in branding, motion graphics, and social media content creation, delivering engaging visuals with a friendly, collaborative vibe.

My work spans freelance and studio roles, with a BFA in Illustration from Parsons The New School. I love turning concepts into compelling visuals and collaborating to bring ideas to life.

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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Contractor at Mackie
September 1, 2025 - Present
Working with the marketing director to develop ideas for T-shirts; designing and executing digitally illustrated graphics for apparel.
Graphic Designer and Content Creator at Bonbuz
June 1, 2025 - Present
Designing engaging illustrated, collage-based and educational social media posts and memes; creating motion graphics and GIFs for web use; developing product packaging and merch; shooting and editing product photos for promotional use; designing mock-ups, brainstorming, and tracking progress in Figma.
Graphic Designer and Content Creator at M¡SSMANAGED
June 1, 2024 - Present
Designing cover art for the PNW rock band, creating posters to promote gigs and festivals on social media; producing merch (CD jewel cases, hand-drawn stickers, and T-shirts) from concept to print; shooting and editing concert photography and promotional videos for Instagram.
Social Media Content Creator at Parsons School of Design: Pictozine
May 31, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Collaborated on visual branding for the 2025 MoCA Festival, creating a brand book in Google Drive; designed post templates for promotional use and managed point-of-sale transactions via cash, Venmo, and Zelle; prepared pre-press files and assembled printed products.
Graphic Design Intern at Biscuit Head Collective, LLC
December 31, 2024 - October 11, 2025
Co-led visual rebrand, redesigning their website and logo; designed striking, unique PNG & vector assets for website use; created hand-drawn motion graphics, digital illustrations, BTS photography for social media; created a pitch deck in Google Slides; developed a brand book in Figma.
Art Instructor at The Studio - Fine Art Classes
June 10, 2021 - August 10, 2021
Taught basics to children ages 5-17 in an engaging manner; helped fulfill their artistic visions; maintained the studio clean and presentable for each class.
Barista at Woods Coffee
January 1, 2025 - Present
Team Captain at Bellevue High School Girls Swim & Dive
June 30, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Exhibitor at MoCCA Festival
April 1, 2025 - Present
Exhibited and sold original artwork at MoCCA Festival 2025 (sold original artwork and tab led).
Graphic Designer and Content Creator at Bonbuz
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designing illustrated, collage-based, and educational social media posts and memes; creating motion graphics and GIFs for web use; developing product packaging and merchandise; shooting and editing product photos for promotional use; designing mock-ups, brainstorming, and tracking progress in Figma.
Graphic Designer and Content Creator at MISS MANAGED
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designing cover art for the PNW rock band, MIS MANAGED; creating eye-catching posters to promote band gigs and festivals on social media; producing merchandise (CD jewel cases, hand-drawn stickers, and T-shirts) from concept to print; shooting and editing concert photography and promotional videos for Instagram; creating a pitch deck and brand book in Figma.
Social Media Content Creator at Parsons School of Design: Pictozine
May 1, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Collaborated on visual branding for the 2025 MoC CA Festival, creating a brand book in Google Drive; designed post templates for promotional use and name tags; accurately managed point-of-sale transactions via cash, Venmo, and Zelle; prepared pre-press files and assembled printed products.
Graphic Design Intern at Biscuit Head Collective, LLC
December 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
Co-led visual rebranding, including redesigning their website and logo; designed striking, unique PNG & vector assets for web use; created hand-drawn motion graphics, digital illustrations, and shot and edited BTS photography for social media; created a pitch deck in Google Slides; developed a brand book in Figma.
Art Instructor at The Studio - Fine Art Classes
August 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Taught basics to children ages 5-17 in an engaging manner, helping fulfill their artistic visions; responsible for keeping the studio clean and presentable for each class.
Barista at Woods Coffee
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided customer service, operated espresso equipment, and contributed to a positive cafe experience.
Stock Associate at Fire Works Gallery
December 15, 2022 - August 10, 2023
Managed stock and inventory, organized displays, and assisted with gallery operations.
Lead Designer at MISSMANAGED
June 1, 2024 - Present
Designing cover art for the PNW rock band; creating eye-catching posters to promote band gigs and festivals on social media. Producing merchandise, including CD jewel cases, hand-drawn stickers, and T-shirts, from concept to print. Shooting and editing concert photography and promotional videos for Instagram.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Parsons School of Design | The New School
September 1, 2021 - May 15, 2025
BFA in Illustration at Parsons School of Design | The New School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

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

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