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Mia Kathryn Sears

Graphic Designer with a strong foundation in UX, visual systems, and large-scale event branding

mia.kathryn.sears@gmail.com

(317) 946-3513

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A foundation in design, technology, and visual storytelling.

Education

Indiana University — Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering

Bloomington, IN · May 2027 · GPA 3.59/4.00

B.S. Informatics

Minors: Studio Art, Art History

Relevant Coursework
  • Graphic Design I
  • Human-Computer Interaction Design & Programming
  • Web Design
  • Immersive Storytelling & Design

Professional Experience

Where ideas leave the sketchbook and enter the world.

Communications Graphic Designer

Luddy LINK

Dec 2025–Present

Highlights
  • Supporting a transition from “Luddy Pacesetters” to Luddy LINK, creating updated branding and a new logo (in progress)
  • Produce promotional flyers and social graphics for Luddy LINK events, ensuring consistency and readability across formats
  • Collaborate with organizers to plan and promote programming for cultural heritage months, including Black History Month
luddy link promo materials

Student Ambassador

Indiana University Office of Student Life

Aug 2023–Present

Highlights
  • Represent the Office of Student Life in a front-facing administrative role.
  • Manage student communications, calls, and inquiries in collaboration with university leadership.
  • Support planning and execution of large community events with attendance ranging from 60–200 students.
Office of Student Life prom event

Commissioned Graphic Designer

Indianapolis Colts (NFL)

May 2023–July 2023

Highlights
  • Designed a limited-edition training camp merchandise line inspired by Westfield, IN.
  • Collaborated with marketing stakeholders to align with Colts brand guidelines and production constraints.
  • Adapted artwork for large-scale printing and retail merchandising.
  • Produced a sellable retail product priced at $40, viewed by thousands of training camp attendees.

Organizational Experience

Applying design thinking to leadership, communication, and engagement.

DEIA Chair

Indiana University Dance Marathon

Feb 2024–Present

Highlights
  • Lead initiatives focused on inclusive participation and donor engagement.
  • Design donor-facing materials with attention to accessibility, clarity, and diverse audiences.
  • Collaborate with committee leadership to ensure events and communications are welcoming.
  • Support fundraising efforts benefiting Riley Hospital for Children.
Indiana University Dance Marathon stewardship materials

Vice President

Luddy Student Government

Feb 2025–Present

Highlights
  • Lead a 13-member executive board overseeing student engagement initiatives across the Luddy School.
  • Coordinate bi-semester town halls with 20+ student organizations and school administration.
  • Oversee a Microsoft Teams network of 380+ members for communication and engagement.
  • Direct community events reaching 170+ students, strengthening cross-disciplinary connection.
Luddy Student Government community event

Internal Events Coordinator

Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority

Jan 2024–May 2025

Highlights
  • Led the design of Mom’s Weekend merchandise within established thematic and branding constraints
  • Curated and executed high-engagement events informed by member participation and feedback
  • Managed logistics for 130+ attendees while maintaining accessibility standards and a $1,500 budget
  • erved as primary liaison with venues and caterers, ensuring smooth day-of operations
dphie girls during girl's weekend

Art Director

WIUX 99.1 FM

Jan 2024–May 2025

Highlights
  • Directed visual identity across campaigns in collaboration with four department heads.
  • Modernized WIUX‘s brand through cohesive graphic systems and expanded photography usage.
  • Increased Culture Shock engagement by 250% through consistent visual direction.
WIUX campaign graphics

Skills

The need to knows.

Design

  • Brand identity & visual systems
  • Typography, hierarchy, layout
  • Print + production-ready files
  • Campaign / event graphics

Digital

  • Responsive Design in HTML + CSS
  • Interaction design & micro-UX
  • Accessibility-aware design
  • Basic front-end structure & debugging

Tools

  • Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Figma
  • VS Code
  • Procreate

Collaboration

  • Stakeholder communication
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Receiving + applying feedback
  • Presenting work clearly

Leadership

  • Project ownership & follow-through
  • Event planning & coordination
  • Systems thinking (process + structure)
  • Balancing creativity with constraints

Work Style

  • Detail-oriented & deadline-driven
  • Fast iteration
  • Organized and proactive