I’m a Cleveland-based illustrator and designer who loves blending science and art to make complex concepts engaging and accessible. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Life Science Illustration at the Cleveland Institute of Art, aiming to graduate in May 2026 with a 4.0 GPA, and I’m excited to bring accurate, eye-catching visuals to life sciences and educational projects. My experience spans internships and academic roles where I collaborated across teams, communicated clearly with clients and instructors, and built assets for print and digital media. I enjoy turning data and research into compelling visuals and teaching others how to think visually about complex topics.

Samantha Mack

I’m a Cleveland-based illustrator and designer who loves blending science and art to make complex concepts engaging and accessible. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Life Science Illustration at the Cleveland Institute of Art, aiming to graduate in May 2026 with a 4.0 GPA, and I’m excited to bring accurate, eye-catching visuals to life sciences and educational projects. My experience spans internships and academic roles where I collaborated across teams, communicated clearly with clients and instructors, and built assets for print and digital media. I enjoy turning data and research into compelling visuals and teaching others how to think visually about complex topics.

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I’m a Cleveland-based illustrator and designer who loves blending science and art to make complex concepts engaging and accessible. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Life Science Illustration at the Cleveland Institute of Art, aiming to graduate in May 2026 with a 4.0 GPA, and I’m excited to bring accurate, eye-catching visuals to life sciences and educational projects.

My experience spans internships and academic roles where I collaborated across teams, communicated clearly with clients and instructors, and built assets for print and digital media. I enjoy turning data and research into compelling visuals and teaching others how to think visually about complex topics.

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Work Experience

Summer Research Intern at Barrow Neurological Institute
August 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Worked directly with the neuroscience nursing staff and patients to gather information on patient experience; Developed handouts to inform patients and families of surgical procedures and postoperative care; Managed all aspects of the project including creating initial timelines, researching and writing content, creating illustrated content, graphic design and layout, finalizing print, and presentation of work; Coordinated efforts across multiple departments to ensure new work fits with current brand identity; Developed and outlined a system for project continuation.
Graphic Design & Illustration Intern at Lupine Studios
June 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Contributed to the design and illustration work for various client projects; Prepared assets for print and digital media; Worked directly with clients to brainstorm and contribute to creative development; Edited and revised design drafts based on client and team feedback; Maintained brand consistency across designs.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Case Western Reserve University
May 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Prepared prosections and guided cadaver dissection labs for graduate students in Case Western's Physician Assistant, Medical School, and Graduate Applied Anatomy programs to demonstrate proper lab etiquette and dissection techniques. Hosted review sessions and worked directly with students in the lab to reinforce knowledge of course material.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Life Science Illustration at Cleveland Institute of Art
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Coursework toward Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science at Saint Louis University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education