Aarav Narain
New York
Summary
Multi-disciplinary designer based in New York, specializing in graphic design, motion graphics, visual storytelling, and illustration across digital and print media. Passionate about experimenting with diverse mediums and pushing creative boundaries to craft playful, dynamic, and functional designs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Intern
Anomaly
New York
06.2025 - Current
- Supported design development for major clients including Zales and Diageo brands (Captain Morgan, Bulleit), contributing to campaign assets, presentations, and brand storytelling.
- Assisted with new business pitches by creating compelling visual concepts and mockups under tight deadlines.
- Collaborating on an internal creative project, contributing to concept ideation, visual design, and team reviews.
Digital Media Design Intern
Contentmode Magazine
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Worked directly with the Creative Director and Editor to design 10+ visually compelling magazine layouts and digital content for social media.
- Implemented SEO best practices to improve content visibility and reach, while optimizing multimedia assets for faster load times and seamless web and mobile performance.
Visual Merchandising Styling Intern
PVH Arvind Fashion (Calvin Klein)
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed lookbooks and color stories for upcoming Calvin Klein collections across 15+ product categories, shaping the brand’s seasonal narrative and ensuring visual consistency.
- Assisted in designing and executing visual displays for collection launches across five stores, enhancing brand presentation and experience.
Assistant Production Designer
The Missing Piece
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Designed and built nine film sets in just two days, managing art direction, prop sourcing, and budget.
- Played a key role in the art direction of a project submitted to 13 film festivals, including Cannes.
Education
BFA - Communication Design
Parsons School of Design
New York, NY05-2026
Skills
- Visual & Graphic Design (Editorial, Packaging, Print, Set Design, Branding)
- UI/UX & Interaction Design (Wireframing, Prototyping, Data Visualization)
- Motion & Animation (2D/3D Motion Design, Storyboarding, Visual Storytelling)
- Typography & Illustration
- Art Direction & Concept Development
- Textile & Material-Based Design (Textile Production, Print Production)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
- Prototyping & Design Tools (Figma, Sketch, Keynote, Miro)
- 3D & Motion Tools (Blender, Cavalry)
- Web & Creative Coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, P5js, Arduino, Github)
- Productivity & Collaboration (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Notion)
Awards
Parsons School of Design Merit Scholarship (2022 - Present), Parsons School of Design Dean’s List (2022 - Present)
EXHIBITIONS
Offset Art Book Fair (2024)
Timeline
Design Intern
Anomaly
06.2025 - Current
Digital Media Design Intern
Contentmode Magazine
01.2025 - 04.2025
Visual Merchandising Styling Intern
PVH Arvind Fashion (Calvin Klein)
06.2024 - 07.2024
Assistant Production Designer
The Missing Piece
11.2022 - 11.2022
BFA - Communication Design
Parsons School of Design
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