Hi! I’m Mia, I’m a graphic designer and Illustrator, who specializes in brand identity, book cover design, and book illustration. My passion lies in finding ways to tell stories through my work. Whether that be through bringing a brand to life and sharing their goals and values, or creating books with distinct personality that enhances the story it tells. I believe in endless creativity, where every idea can become something special and make the world a more creative and colorful place. I combine my illustration and design skills at any given chance to create unique pieces that are funky, bold, and distinct, to make the world have that much more color, creativity, and personality in it.

Mia Lee

Hi! I’m Mia, I’m a graphic designer and Illustrator, who specializes in brand identity, book cover design, and book illustration. My passion lies in finding ways to tell stories through my work. Whether that be through bringing a brand to life and sharing their goals and values, or creating books with distinct personality that enhances the story it tells. I believe in endless creativity, where every idea can become something special and make the world a more creative and colorful place. I combine my illustration and design skills at any given chance to create unique pieces that are funky, bold, and distinct, to make the world have that much more color, creativity, and personality in it.

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Hi! I’m Mia, I’m a graphic designer and Illustrator, who specializes in brand identity, book cover design, and book illustration. My passion lies in finding ways to tell stories through my work. Whether that be through bringing a brand to life and sharing their goals and values, or creating books with distinct personality that enhances the story it tells. I believe in endless creativity, where every idea can become something special and make the world a more creative and colorful place. I combine my illustration and design skills at any given chance to create unique pieces that are funky, bold, and distinct, to make the world have that much more color, creativity, and personality in it.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator and Designer
January 1, 2026 - Present
Fully designed and illustrated a children's book; collaborated with author during the process of creating the book; designed characters, backgrounds, typography, and overall layout.
Marketing Assistant at Lee's Lasers Creed
January 1, 2026 - Present
Worked with the company owner to produce files and proofread letters or stationery pieces; created assets and branding elements for advertising across digital and print media.
Designer, Art Director at DESIGN X NINE
December 31, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Worked with a variety of clients to create unique and creative solutions, developed assets and branding elements that visually convey each client's personality, directed communication with clients and team members, and prepared files for web, print, and other media formats.
Designer, Art Director at Design X Nine
December 31, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Worked with a variety of clients to create unique and creative solutions. Created assets and branding elements that visually convey the meaning and personality of every client. Directed communication with clients and team members throughout projects. Prepared files for web, print, and other forms of media.
Member and Artist at In Print Juried Art Market Place
January 1, 2025 - Present
Selected as an illustrator to provide artwork for print and digital sales across events and products.
Lead Art Director at University of Akron Senior Show
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Worked with creating show and logo concepts, branding and installation design; maintained strong morale and communication with team members; managed budgeting, group organization, scheduling, and provided feedback on designs.
Graphic Designer at FALVO-LANG GROUP
December 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025
Created professionally designed and illustrated invitations for parties and events, and designed informational booklets and pamphlets for guests.
Graphic Designer at Falvo-Lang Group
December 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025
Created a variety of professionally designed and illustrated invitations for parties and events. Designed informational booklets and pamphlets for guests.
Graphic Designer at Lee's Lasers Creed
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Responsible for designing a full brand buildout, including logos, business cards, stationery systems, and website layout; created eye-catching graphics for both digital and print media.
Designer, Art Director
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Worked with a variety of clients to create unique creative solutions; directed communication with clients and team members; prepared files for web, print, and other media.
Graphic Designer at LEE’S LASERSCREED
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed a full brand buildout including logos, business cards, stationery systems, and website layout. Maintained close communication with the client to ensure project success.
Graphic Designer at Lee’s Laserscreed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for designing a full brand buildout, including logos, business cards, stationery systems, and website layout. Worked closely and kept frequent communication with the client.
Sales and Management at FAMILY DOLLAR
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Promoted to management within three months, supported local management in delivering value and quality to retail customers, facilitated revenue growth and customer retention, maintained store and company morale, engaged in team building, communication, scheduling, training new members, and managed store revenue and banking coordination.
Sales and Management at Family Dollar
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Promoted to management within three months of employment. Helped local management deliver value and quality to retail customers. Directly facilitated revenue growth and customer retention, while proactively informing the company culture of service and loyalty. Maintained store and company morale and cashier stations. Worked with team building, communication, scheduling, and training of new team members. Managed store revenue and coordinated banking.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Akron
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Akron
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Akron
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Certified
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Member and Artist, INPRINT Juried Artist Marketplace
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Adobe Certified
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Adobe Certified
January 1, 2020 - June 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other, Non-Profit Organization