SAMANTHA MANDATO
Graphic Design | Experiential | Social Media


EDUCATION
BFA in Graphic Design, Minor in Art History
Ringling College of Art and Design
August 2022 – May 2026


EXPERIENCE
Creative Intern, RedPeg Marketing
May 2026 – August 2026

  • Created marketing assets and presentation materials while supporting experiential campaigns.

Contract Designer, 160over90
September 2025 – May 2026

  • Collaborated with major global brands on activations, including signage, digital assets, and photo backdrop concepts.
  • Delivered creative solutions on tight deadlines while aligning with client brand standards.
  • Partnered with internal teams to adapt signage and visuals for event-specific design needs.

Creative Intern, WME | 160over90
June 2025 – August 2025

  • Supported design for brand accounts by producing marketing assets, pitch decks, and social content.
  • Assisted senior designers with concept development for high-visibility campaigns.
  • Gained hands-on experience in agency workflow, from ideation through production.

Designer, Ringling College Design Center
November 2024 – May 2026

  • Led brand identity projects, designing logos, marketing collateral, and visual guidelines.
  • Managed social media strategy and end-to-end content planning, creation, and execution.
  • Oversaw design projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables while working alongside clients.

Brand Designer, ATHLETHC
May 2024 – September 2024

  • Developed comprehensive brand identity, including logo design, typography, packaging styles, and visual branding systems.
  • Designed cohesive digital assets for online and offline marketing, ensuring brand consistency.

SKILLS

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Editorial
  • Moodboarding
  • Figma
  • Social Media
  • Packaging
  • Branding
  • Experiential
  • Photo Styling


AWARDS

  • Capstone — Selected Winner, RedPeg Marketing, 2026
  • Behance Exhibition and Signage Feature, 2026
  • Best in Show, Ligature XVI, Juror: Ken Barber, 2026
  • Flywheel — Selected Winner, 160over90, 2025
  • Student Silver ADDY Award – Marketing, 2025
  • Student Silver ADDY Award – Interactive, 2025
  • Silver Graphis New Talent Award, 2024






Samantha Mandato
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