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Mia Del Bene

Portland,ME

Summary

Mia Del Bene is an interdisciplinary designer working and living in Portland, Maine with a background in industrial design, graphic design, photography, craft and human-centered design. Driven by arts, culture, human connection and the intersection of it all; Her practice is rooted in utilizing design in a myriad of ways to bring ease, joy, order and restorative regulation into our communities. Trained at the Pratt Institute and the Maine College of Art and Design, Mia hopes to continue her artistic journey through arts administration and community engagement while training to be a tattoo artist.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Archive & Website Manager, In House Photographer

Indigo Arts Alliance
09.2024 - Current
  • Captured high-quality images for exhibitions, events, and promotional materials to enhance visual storytelling.
  • Collaborated with artists and curators to develop cohesive visual narratives aligned with organizational goals.
  • Managed digital asset library, website updates and page developments, ensuring efficient organization and accessibility of content.
  • Edited and retouched images using Adobe Creative Suite to maintain brand consistency across all media.

Production Manager

Maine Lawyers Review
08.2022 - Current
  • Sole layout designer and ad manager for bi-monthly newspaper, Maine Lawyers Review spanning 12-24 pages. Extensive work in editorial, system, and production management.

Design Director / Lead Designer

Dbd Studios
05.2021 - Current
  • Owner and Director of the 10+ person service design consulting studio. Client work includes various graphic design needs including exhibition, editorial, product, environmental, branding, signage, UI/UX and digital design as well as CAD Production. Began as a freelancer in 2018.

Systems and Communications Manager

Indigo Arts Alliance
09.2024 - 09.2025
  • Developed and executed communication strategies to enhance community engagement and brand visibility.
  • Managed multi-channel marketing campaigns, improving outreach through social media, email, and public relations efforts.
  • Coordinated content creation for newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams in planning and executing events that fostered collaboration within the arts community.

Media Coordinator

Indigo Arts Alliance
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Coordinated multimedia projects to enhance community engagement and outreach initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented social media strategies to increase audience reach and brand awareness.
  • Managed content creation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and visual identity standards.
  • Collaborated with artists and stakeholders to curate impactful communications and publications.

Production Coordinator

Shop Maine Craft & Maine Craft Assoc.
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • The Program Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to retail and program operations, marketing and web development initiatives. Their duties include database management, support of retail gallery, webstore, programs & events operations. They ensure a full calendar year of events is planned, promoted and executed, and provides day-of support as needed. An advocate of MCA & SMC values and is responsible for ensuring they are prioritized throughout all program areas.

Gallery Manager

Shop Maine Craft
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for the daily operations of the resource center and retail gallery; functioning systems, sales goals, staffing levels, gallery design maintenance, and for the planning and facilitation of a full calendar of programming and exhibitions. This role is the public-facing representative and artist liaison of Shop Maine Craft.

Advisor

Warby Parker
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • WP Brand Advisor, responsible for advertising brand standards, consulting customers, assisting styling and product decisions. Assisted in the launch of special collaborations.

Studio Associate & Workshop Teacher

The Firestone
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Clay, Paint, and Glass Community Studio offering public/private classes. Served as a technician and teacher for a variety of mediums and experiences. Provided skill sharing, safety instruction, and encouragement to those new to the field of making.

Assistant Designer

Martins Point
01.2019 - 09.2020
  • Assisted director with creating campaigns, products, promotional materials, books, and merchandise. Aided in company wide re-brand. Continued to perform all duties remotely during the pandemic, keeping timelines and communicating to coworkers. Began as a Design Intern and became the Creative Director’s assistant designer.

Media Manager & Photographer

Attos Estate Jewelry
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Photographed, edited, processed, advertised, and marketed every item of inventory. Worked with precious artwork and priceless gems. Assisted customers on documentation. Managed online distribution and in-person sales.

Design Assistant – Internship

The PMA
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Fall Internship. Assisted Director in-house; Aided in the production of 3 exhibitions: Isamu Noguchi, Ashley Bryan’s Blackbird, and Contemporaries. Assisted on a variety of holiday events/creations/press production, and more including design of the Holiday Mailer.

Education

BFA - Graphic Design

Maine College of Art & Design
Portland, ME
01.2021

Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY
01.2017

Skills

  • Professional
  • Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Efficiency-focused Process Optimization
  • Data Centered
  • Typography
  • UI/UX Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Interior Design
  • Systems Design
  • Product Design
  • Exhibition Design
  • Editorial Design
  • CAD Production
  • Photography
  • Ceramics
  • Woodworking
  • Printmaking
  • Adobe Suite
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Google Suite
  • AutoCAD & Rhino
  • Glyphs

Websites

Certification

Portland Yoga Collective: 200 Hour YTT


Portland Yoga Collective: 50 Hour Yin Training

Timeline

Archive & Website Manager, In House Photographer

Indigo Arts Alliance
09.2024 - Current

Systems and Communications Manager

Indigo Arts Alliance
09.2024 - 09.2025

Media Coordinator

Indigo Arts Alliance
05.2024 - 09.2024

Production Coordinator

Shop Maine Craft & Maine Craft Assoc.
02.2024 - 05.2024

Gallery Manager

Shop Maine Craft
04.2023 - 02.2024

Production Manager

Maine Lawyers Review
08.2022 - Current

Advisor

Warby Parker
08.2022 - 12.2022

Studio Associate & Workshop Teacher

The Firestone
01.2022 - 05.2022

Design Director / Lead Designer

Dbd Studios
05.2021 - Current

Assistant Designer

Martins Point
01.2019 - 09.2020

Design Assistant – Internship

The PMA
09.2018 - 12.2018

Media Manager & Photographer

Attos Estate Jewelry
01.2018 - 01.2019

BFA - Graphic Design

Maine College of Art & Design

Pratt Institute

Exhibitions

  • 2018 Four Freedoms Bob Crewe Gallery Portland, Maine
  • 2019 DI: Futurespective ICA Portland, Maine
  • 2021 Terrains: Friedman Gallery Portland, Maine
  • 2022 Play Lab Surrealist Play Gone Astray Portland Museum of Art, Maine
  • 2024 Clever Cup Center for Maine Craft Gardiner, Maine

Curations & Installations

  • 2023 Forging; Flora & Fauna Maine Craft Portland
  • 2023 PINCHED — Ingrid Bathe Maine Craft Portland
  • 2023 in TANDEM — Tandem Glass Maine Craft Portland
  • 2023 Boxes, Boxes, & more Boxes Maine Craft Portland
  • 2023 Costumes & Masks Maine Craft Portland
  • 2023 Ruby Jubilee Maine Craft Portland
  • 2023 B Hansen Metals Trunk Show Maine Craft Portland
  • 2023 Spirits of Portland Hunt and Alpine Club, Maine
  • 2020 Covid-19 Memorial White Plains, New York

Residencies

2023 Alumni Residency Maine College of Art and Design, Portland Maine

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