Hi! I'm Marguerita Cruz-Urbanc, a passionate graphic designer and illustrator with a solid foundation in fine arts and art history. I have worked in various creative roles, including art direction and freelance graphic design, and have been involved in both academic and professional projects across the United States and internationally. I enjoy leading creative projects and collaborating with teams to bring visual ideas to life. With a strong background from Drexel University and Syracuse University, as well as hands-on experience in risograph printing and digital design, I'm always eager to grow and take on new design challenges.…

Marguerita Cruz-Urbanc

Hi! I'm Marguerita Cruz-Urbanc, a passionate graphic designer and illustrator with a solid foundation in fine arts and art history. I have worked in various creative roles, including art direction and freelance graphic design, and have been involved in both academic and professional projects across the United States and internationally. I enjoy leading creative projects and collaborating with teams to bring visual ideas to life. With a strong background from Drexel University and Syracuse University, as well as hands-on experience in risograph printing and digital design, I'm always eager to grow and take on new design challenges.…

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Hi! I’m Marguerita Cruz-Urbanc, a passionate graphic designer and illustrator with a solid foundation in fine arts and art history. I have worked in various creative roles, including art direction and freelance graphic design, and have been involved in both academic and professional projects across the United States and internationally.

I enjoy leading creative projects and collaborating with teams to bring visual ideas to life. With a strong background from Drexel University and Syracuse University, as well as hands-on experience in risograph printing and digital design, I’m always eager to grow and take on new design challenges.

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Skills

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Affinity Designer
Intermediate
Branding
Intermediate
Procreate
Intermediate
CSS
Intermediate
Java
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Department of Marketing and Media, Drexel University
March 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Directed visual marketing and media projects for Drexel University, overseeing creative development and ensuring cohesive brand messaging across platforms.
Artistic Director & Sales Associate at Kuta in Media, PA
December 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Led artistic direction for projects while managing sales and client relations in a creative media company.
Lab Technician at Risograph Lab
May 31, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Managed risograph print lab equipment and assisted students and professionals in executing print projects.
Freelance Graphic Designer at BIMN Company
May 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Provided freelance graphic design services including branding, illustration, and publication design for various clients.

Education

B.S. at Drexel University
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
M.F.A. at Syracuse University
August 1, 2022 - May 10, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services
    paper Monster Heart
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    paper Darla Comic/Zine
    A 16-panel comic exploring the daily ups and downs of dealing with grief and finding new routines. Told through the eyes of a whimsical mushroom character with vibrant colors that help to tell the overarching story. illustrator…
    paper La Pulsera de Abuela
    A fantasy children's graphic novel about a little girl named Cassie who visits her abuela in El Yunque, Puerto Rico, and learns about the mythology of the island and its cultural history. Based on the artist's memories of her abuela in Puerto Rico throughout her childhood, and steeped in historical and cultural research on the island. illustrator…