Please read with a dramatic movie trailer voice.
In a world…where design is all around us, who will emerge from the masses to make things FUN, FUNKY, and FUNCTIONAL?
Who will deliver dynamic decks, legendary logos, and kick-ass print ads?
Who can draw a cactus holding a balloon? An angry pickle? A shrimp frying rice??
Coming to a design studio near you this season…
MAYA BERG
My Resumé
mayamarieberg@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/maya-berg
EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago 2021
Bachelors of Art in Visual Communication, Minor in Film & Digital Media
AWARDS & HONORS
Summa Cum Laude
Loyola University Chicago Dean’s List
Fall 2017 – Spring 2021
LUC Margaret Degenais Award (2021)
This annual award is given to the Fine Arts student who has shown great talent and a cooperative spirit
SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish
Adobe Creative Suite including: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, XD
EXPERIENCE
SEPT, 2021 – present
Creative Studio Designer // Cramer-Krasselt // Chicago, IL
Supports Creative/Art Directors and Lead Designer under Spirit Airlines, Farm Credit Mid-America, Cedar Fair, Rural 1st, and Alzheimer’s Association. Concepts, designs, builds, and delivers campaign assets, decks and final files for digital/print assets across a variety of media channels.
MAR, 2020 – present
Founder/Freelance Graphic Designer // MB Design // Chicago, IL
Launched and managed boutique design firm supporting offline and online creative development for multiple clients:
Dragonfly Eye Productions // Minneapolis, MN
Developed and currently implementing brand identity and brand guidelines across online and offline channels.Clow Berg // Minneapolis, MN
Developed and currently implementing brand identity, including logo design and creative templates for Minneapolis-based startup architecture firm.Liberty Bankers Insurance Group // Dallas, TX
Supported creative development of digital and print materials for Dallas-based insurance firm’s six lines of business, ensuring all materials adhere to brand guidelines.
AUG, 2018 – MAY, 2021
Digital Media Print & Design Advisor // Loyola University Chicago Department of Fine & Performing Arts // Chicago, IL
Responsible for the design of organization promotional and informational materials, including posters, brochures, web graphics, iconography, and animations. Provided printing and art resources to students, faculty, and university guests. Trained new employees in design and production.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
JAN, 2021 – present
Board Member/Secretary // AIGA Chicago
Assists in the planning, organization, and execution of both in-person and virtual programming events geared towards student/emerging designers and professionals working in the creative industry. Takes notes during board meetings.
AUG, 2020 – MAY, 2021
Club President // LUC’s AIGA Chapter
Worked with other E-board members to produced social media, website, and email visuals and animations for AIGA Chicago’s 2021 portfolio review, Test Flight. Planned and delegated tasks for collaborative and educational opportunities students, including Design Buddies, “Colors of the Loyola Spirit”, and the Alumni Lecture Series. Led organizational philanthropic effort raising money for Joyce Kilmer Elementary’s student online learning.
JAN, 2020 – MAR, 2020
Design Club Volunteer // Joyce Kilmer Elementary
Assisted in teaching 6th-8th graders how to compose and produce creative visuals using design application skills and processes. Used positive reinforcement to encourage students to develop their creative and critical thinking.