I am a Cleveland-based graphic designer and illustrator with over 6 years of freelance experience and 3+ years at Cleveland Public Theatre. I lead graphic design for social, web and print marketing, collaborating with leadership to craft season design, maintain brand identity, and deliver fast, reliable turnarounds. I enjoy pairing illustration with design to create engaging visuals. I partner with teams to execute campaigns, mentor interns, manage in-house print production, and grow audiences across social media while delivering strong brand experiences.

Mya Loparo

I am a Cleveland-based graphic designer and illustrator with over 6 years of freelance experience and 3+ years at Cleveland Public Theatre. I lead graphic design for social, web and print marketing, collaborating with leadership to craft season design, maintain brand identity, and deliver fast, reliable turnarounds. I enjoy pairing illustration with design to create engaging visuals. I partner with teams to execute campaigns, mentor interns, manage in-house print production, and grow audiences across social media while delivering strong brand experiences.

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I am a Cleveland-based graphic designer and illustrator with over 6 years of freelance experience and 3+ years at Cleveland Public Theatre. I lead graphic design for social, web and print marketing, collaborating with leadership to craft season design, maintain brand identity, and deliver fast, reliable turnarounds.

I enjoy pairing illustration with design to create engaging visuals. I partner with teams to execute campaigns, mentor interns, manage in-house print production, and grow audiences across social media while delivering strong brand experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Fellow at House of GÜL
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Studied graphic design techniques under Ali Godil; received one-on-one critique to develop a successful creative process delivering strong, original designs; collaborated with an international community of designers.
Thesis Committee Member at Cleveland Institute of Art
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Advised and critiqued a Bachelor of Fine Arts candidate’s senior thesis; served on the committee with professors and other members until graduation.
Graphic Designer at Cleveland Public Theatre
October 1, 2022 - Present
Lead graphic design for social, web & print marketing; strategize and art direct with Executive Artistic Director and Director of Audience Engagement for annual season design; design and art direct Pandemonium fundraiser; manage and maintain brand identity with 10+ freelance creatives; assist Social Media Manager with content creation; grow social media followers by 60% and audience reach by 100%; direct annual Graphic Design Intern program; operate in-house large-format plotter; maintain organized file system for assets.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provide merchandise design, poster & print design, album artwork, record packaging, layout, illustration, typography, branding, social media content, art direction & 2D GIF animation for clients including Warner Media, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Crumb, The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, Cleveland Botanical Gardens; connect clients with screen printers and manufacturers while ensuring proper file formats.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Cleveland Institute of Art
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

Graphic Design Fellow
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Thesis Committee Member
January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Industry Experience

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