Natalia Celine Arias
About Natalia Celine Arias
Natalia Celine Arias is a Digital Product Designer at ITHAKA, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in graphic design and multimedia, she has held various positions in the field and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art.
Work at ITHAKA
Natalia Celine Arias has been employed at ITHAKA as a Digital Product Designer since 2022. In her role, she collaborates with Integrated Marketing, Marketing Enablement, and Product Design teams to enhance digital products. She also manages the inaugural design departmental interns at ITHAKA, a position she started in Spring 2023. Her work focuses on providing innovative brand and creative services that specifically benefit higher education institutions such as JSTOR, Ithaka S+R, and Portico.
Education and Expertise
Natalia studied at the Maryland Institute College of Art, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education at Index Space, focusing on Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects in 2022. In 2019, she studied at FABRICA Research Centre, specializing in Art, Graphic Design, and Research. Additionally, she completed the Women of Color UX Design Course, concentrating on UX/UI Design and User Research in 2019.
Background
Before joining ITHAKA, Natalia held various design positions. She worked as a Senior Graphic Designer at Jean Hill Studios for eight months in 2016-2017. Following that, she served as a Graphic Designer and Video Editor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing from 2017 to 2019. She then worked as a Multimedia Designer at Hungry Harvest from 2019 to 2022. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Digital Media Intern at C-SPAN in 2016 and as a Junior Graphic Designer at Lemon Yellow in 2015.
Professional Experience
Natalia has accumulated diverse experience in the design field. At Maryland Institute College of Art, she worked as a Graphic Designer and Mentor at the Office of Diversity and Intercultural Development from 2015 to 2016. Her roles have included graphic design, video editing, and multimedia design, showcasing her versatility in the creative industry. Her experience spans various sectors, including education and media, contributing to her comprehensive skill set in digital product design.