GAURI SHARMA
Pittsburgh,USA
Summary
I’m a junior majoring in Industrial Design at CMU’s School of Design, focused on creating user-friendly, sustainable, and innovative solutions. I’m particularly interested in blending technology and design to develop impactful experiences, with a growing passion for biomedical design.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Growth & Design
Traders at CMU
Pittsburgh
01.2025 - Current
- Directed branding and produced promotional content.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new members and increase engagement.
- Built partnerships with sponsors through targeted marketing strategies.
- Oversaw design consistency across digital and print media.
Marketing & Outreach Designer
Spring Carnival
Pittsburgh
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Designed posters, social media graphics, and digital ads viewed by over 3,000 attendees.
- Coordinated entertainment events, and managed booth logistics.
- Contributed to website updates, streamlining registration, and information access.
Creative Design Intern
McCann Worldgroup
New Delhi
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed branding concepts for global clients including Domino's, Hero Motors, and Nescafe.
- Designed campaign visuals (ads, social media content, pitch decks) that boosted engagement.
- Collaborated with senior designers and presented creative ideas to management teams.
Jewelry Design Intern
Dean Dayal Rajkumar Jewelers
Jaipur
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Designed custom bridal jewelry, applying precision design and craftsmanship principles.
- Gained hands-on experience with luxury product development.
Graphic Design & HR Intern
Tanishq Jewelers
Jaipur
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Designed marketing graphics for customer engagement and loyalty campaigns.
- Created internal communication materials supporting HR initiatives and staff programs.
2D Lab Assistant
School of Design, CMU
Pittsburgh
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Supported daily lab operations, including the setup and maintenance of letterpress equipment.
- Assisted students with printing processes, improving project quality, and lab efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Design (BDes) -
Carnegie Mellon University, School of Design
Pittsburgh, PA05.2027
Skills
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- SolidWorks
- Blender
- Procreate
- SketchUp
- JavaScript
- Event planning
- Marketing strategy
Accomplishments
- Received an award for academic excellence while Graduating High School.
- Attended a Pre-collegiate Course, at Stanford University Participated in multiple group projects, and presented to 500+ people.
- Won numerous inter-state arts and design competitions in India.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Marketing & Outreach Designer
Spring Carnival
02.2025 - 05.2025
Head of Growth & Design
Traders at CMU
01.2025 - Current
Creative Design Intern
McCann Worldgroup
05.2024 - 08.2024
2D Lab Assistant
School of Design, CMU
09.2023 - 10.2023
Jewelry Design Intern
Dean Dayal Rajkumar Jewelers
08.2022 - 10.2022
Graphic Design & HR Intern
Tanishq Jewelers
06.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Design (BDes) -
Carnegie Mellon University, School of Design
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