RESUME
Mark Rawlinson
Memphis, TN | marklrawlinson@gmail.com
SKILLS
- Digital Illustration
- Graphic Design (Print, Web, Social, Motion, UX/UI)
- Animation
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Service
PROGRAMS
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Express, Animate)
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
- Figma
EDUCATION
2024 | BFA in Art (Graphic Design), University of Memphis
GPA 3.9, Honors, Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List: Fall 2020 - Fall 2024
EXPERIENCE & EMPLOYMENT
2025 | UX/UI INTERNSHIP, BIASLY
- Revised design of website using Figma, Adobe, and Google products
- Strengthened UX/UI knowledge through provided online design course
- Prepared surveys and compiled research throughout the UX design process as well as collaborated with other interns
- Research into relaying non-biased political news while applying UX design
2024-25 | EMBUSTERO: EXHIBITION BY RICHARD LOU
- Created an animation and typographic motion design piece in collaboration with Richard Lou and his upcoming graphic novel “Embustero." Illustrations made by Pam McDonnell. Animation & video editing for both projects done in Photoshop and After Effects. (Link)
2023 | HOMECOMING LOGOMARK / AD DESIGN, UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
- Conceptualized logo mark and digital / print branding for UofM’s 2023 Homecoming Week event (Link)
- Collaborative work with peers and marketing department
- Researched into past examples and other deliberate branding styles to achieve a unique and creative look
2023 | BLUEOVAL CITY SCULPTURE DESIGNER COLLABORATION, FORD MOTOR CO.
- Designed iterations of sculpture sketches using digital illustration and 3D modeling to pitch ideas for Ford’s new BlueOval manufacturing site
- Studied the history and culture of the company and place of the site
- Team work, collaboration, public speaking, research, creative design
- (Link to BlueOval City Website)
2021-24 | FRONT DESK ASSISTANT, RESLIFE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
- Facilitated front desk at on-campus dormatories by helping residents and assisting staff with common work
- Customer service, communication with peers, cleanliness, and organization
AWARDS / HONORS
- 2024 | University of Memphis Graphic Design Department of Art for the Dean's Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Award
- 2023 | Exemplary Award, 40th Annual Student Exhibition (AMuM)
- 2020 | Arts & Writing Mid South Scholastic Awards, 4 Honorable mentions, 4 Silver keys
- 2019 | Delta Fair Student Art Contest 12th Grade, 4th place Senior Division
- 2019 | Arts & Writing Mid South Scholastic Awards
- 2018 | Arts & Writing Mid South Scholastic Awards, 2 Honorable mentions
- 2020 - 2024 | University of Memphis Dean’s List
- University of Memphis Honors College
EXHIBITIONS
- 2025 | 42nd Annual Juried Exhibition, Art Museum, University of Memphis
- 2024 | 41st Annual Juried Exhibition, Art Museum, University of Memphis
- 2023 | Graphic Design Exhibition, Box Gallery, University of Memphis
- 2023 | 40th Annual Juried Exhibition, Art Museum, University of Memphis
- 2022 | 39th Annual Juried Exhibition, Art Museum, University of Memphis
- 2021 | Hindsight 2020, Art Museum, University of Memphis
- 2018 | 12th Annual Art Education Alumni, University of Memphis