Rachel Macias

Illustrator and Designer

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Intro

Fort Collins, United States

Graphic Design intern at College of Liberal Arts, Colorado State University

Studied Graphic Design at Colorado State University

Joined May 15, 2021

Skills

About

I am a highly motivated recent BFA graduate with a passion for design and illustration. My work involves the relationship between art, design, and narrative, and explores the way visual mediums can enhance the storytelling and visual branding experience of viewers. I often consider my work as an extension of a larger narrative. When I am in the process of creating an illustration or design, I consider the context of the larger story or ideas it will represent. I think of my work in correlation to these narratives, and not as a separate entity that would clash with or detract from them. To do so, a big aspect of the beginning of my design process involves collaboration with clients and conversations surrounding ideas and expectations for my work.

Experience

College of Liberal Arts, Colorado State University

Aug 2020 – Present

Fort Collins, CO

Graphic Design intern

Worked directly under the Digital Media Specialist and Director of Communications as a design intern to create a variety of media, including posters, flyers, iconography, and social media content in accordance to visual branding guidelines.

Rocky Mountain Student Media Co.

Aug 2019 – May 2021

Fort Collins, CO

Freelance Illustrator, Page Designer

- Collaborated with editorial staff and design team to create a professional student-run paper with a circulation of 5,000. - Created illustrations and graphics to bring visual interest to articles and social media platforms. - Designed page layouts for print while meeting all print production deadlines.

Education

Colorado State University

Aug 2018 – May 2021

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design