Experiential Graphic Designer with Environmental Systems

Anaya Are

Graphic Designer

*********@*****.*** anayaare.com

SUMMARY

Graphic designer with an MFA from ArtCenter College of Design and a background in experiential design, environmental graphics, brand identity, and visual systems. Experienced developing design concepts through to production-ready artwork across physical and digital environments. Strong typographic skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

EXPERIENCE

ArtCenter College of Design Archetype Press Worker

November 2025 – March 2026 Pasadena, CA

•Assisted faculty and staff at Archetype Press, a letterpress studio at the Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography.

•Managed daily press operations and maintained an organized archive of type and print materials to support studio continuity.

Pixel Innovative Solutions Freelance Graphic Designer

March 2024 – June 2024 Pune, Maharashtra

•Developed full brand identity including logo, website layout, and social media strategy.

•Collaborated with the client to establish a cohesive visual language across all digital platforms.

Kulfi Collective Graphic Design Intern

March 2023 – October 2023 Mumbai, Maharashtra

•Produced visual design for music videos, TV commercials, and title sequences for clients including Prime Video and Netflix series, working across multiple simultaneous accounts in a fast-paced agency environment.

•Contributed to concept development and production for campaigns for Supari Studios and Post Office Studios, supporting video editing, motion graphics, and production-ready asset delivery across broadcast and digital formats.

•Designed brand materials, social assets, and production-ready collateral, maintaining organized file systems and visual consistency across all deliverables.

Sheetal Wireless Technologies Pvt. Ltd Graphic Design Intern

April 2022 – June 2022 Pune, Maharashtra

•Supported the in-house creative team with visual identity and design for a wireless communication product line.

•Designed the product logo, developed the product catalogue layout, and produced in-house marketing and sales materials.

EDUCATION

ArtCenter College of Design — Pasadena, CA

Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Specialisation in Strategy, Immersive Design, Typography, Creative Direction, and Publication Design

September 2024 – May 2026

MIT Institute of Design — Pune, Maharashtra

Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design

Specialisation in Brand Strategy, Typography, and Web Design

June 2019 – July 2023

AWARDS

Graphis New Talent 2026 — Honourable Mention, Luma

SKILLS & TOOLS

Proficient: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Figma, Acrobat, After Effects, Premiere Pro, p5.js, TouchDesigner, MadMapper, Lightroom, Canva, Slack, Miro, Claude

Familiar: Glyphs, Procreate, Sora, Midjourney, Acrobat, Basecamp, Syphoner, Ableton

Disciplines: Experiential graphic design, environmental graphics, wayfinding, brand identity, visual systems, typography, spatial design, generative design, creative coding, DSLR photography

Languages: English (Fluent), Hindi (Native), Marathi (Native)

Certifications: Paragliding Certification USHPA-P1

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