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SHAINA SURI is an independent designer
and art director. 
© Shaina Suri 2023 




Shaina Suri is a designer and art director, specialising in multifaceted visual experiences. Representing layered narratives, her work and research draw connections amongst media, materials, and processes. In the form of visual identities, books, installations, websites, photography, and experiential projects – this pluralistic practice evolves into contemporary means of interaction and exhibition.



CONTACT

shaina_suri@icloud.com
@shainasuri_






EDUCATION

Parsons School of Design  |  2019-2023
BFA Communication Design
BFA Photography (Minor)



EXPERTISE

  • Branding

  • Art Direction

  • Editorial Design

  • Web Design

  • Digital Marketing

  • Experiential Projects

  • Digital & Film Photography

  • Commercial Photoshoots

  • Video Production & Editing 

  • Project Management



SOFTWARE

Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Dimension, XD

UI/UX: Figma, Wordpress, Sketch, HTML/CSS/JS

Keynote, Microsoft Office, Notion, Google Suite



HONORS

  • Honors & Departmental Honors  |  2023

  • Commencement Speaker  |  2023

  • Thesis Showcase Lead  |  2023 

  • Dean's List  |  2019 – 2022

EXPERIENCE

Independent  |  2020 – Present
Designer & Art Director 


  • Developing engaging brand identities, websites, environmental graphics, and visual assets for diverse clients including small businesses, artists, and fashion designers

  • Led the design and production of Parsons School of Design's ‘Communication Design Thesis Showcase’, curating projects of 150+ students from the Class of 2023

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including copywriters, developers, and marketers, to integrate strategy and design elements across cohesive and unified brand experiences



DailyObjects  |  2024
Visual Designer  


  • Executing a wide range of design projects including product launches, digital campaigns, print collateral, website updates, social media content, on-site installations, and packaging.

  • Involved in developing creative strategy for growth, including cultivating relationships with brands and artists; collaborating on international partnerships to enhance brand visibility.

  • Organizing and overseeing photoshoots from concept development to production & editing, including location scouting, model selection, styling, and directing photography.

  • Supervising and mentoring 2 interns, delegating tasks effectively while providing direction and guidance on design principles and professional development.



Spring Studios  |  2022
Design, Marketing & Business Development Intern 

  • Designed and produced marketing materials for brand partnerships and new business opportunities including creative pitches with original imagery and graphics

  • In-house photographer, covering events such as NYFW and Tribeca Film Festival; including post-production and editing; Photographs used for global marketing; featured on Fashion United

  • Collaborated on strategy and designed original branding and identities for experiential projects such as Glam Slam

  • Produced creative concepts and materials with creative director for editorial, digital, and experiential campaigns

  • Managed communications amongst platforms including the company's website, newsletter, and social media



RISE & SET: An Experiental Marketing Agency  |  2021
Project Management & Creative Intern

  • Roles and responsibilities included overseeing the planning, production, and execution of multiple projects simultaneously

  • Serviced clients including LVMH, Education Reform Now, Grassroot Soccer, GoldenTree Asset Management, Chick Mission

  • Created budgets and agendas for regular calls with clients, providing for their needs for high-end experiential projects

  • Provided on-site support for event and management of vendors

  • Designed creative decks and promotional print/digital collateral



Welco Export Pvt. Ltd.  |  2020-2021
Graphic Designer & Photographer 

  • Led development of a new in-house label ‘SARASA’. Collaborated with client to design original logo to attract younger customer audience

  • Researched trend patterns to create style presentations for buyers and created product mockups and prototypes of designs

  • Managed photoshoots and image editing of new garments, for marketing purposes