About

Designer, photographer, and visual storyteller from Western Pennsylvania.

Mariellen Mish is a graphic designer based in Western Pennsylvania who combines creativity with strategy to deliver thoughtful, effective design solutions. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2026, completing her degree in three years while balancing academics, campus involvement, and professional experience.

Mariellen discovered her passion for design in high school and began her career at just 16 years old. Since then, she has worked as the sole graphic designer for Jennerstown Speedway Complex LLC while also taking on freelance projects, gaining extensive experience in print layout, advertising, and brand-focused design. Known for her expressive use of color, distinct mark-making, and strong attention to detail, her work is inspired by geometric structure and intentional composition.

With a dedication to carrying each brand from concept to completion, Mariellen approaches every project with curiosity, professionalism, and a commitment to creating visually compelling work that exceeds expectations.

Approach

Design that balances personality with purpose.

From moodboards to final production, the process is rooted in concept development, clear hierarchy, and making each piece feel distinct to the brand it represents.

Experience

Jennerstown Speedway Complex, LLC

May 2019 - Present

Graphic Designer and Assistant Manager

Jennerstown, PA

- Design and layout for print

- Web design (WordPress)

- Ad and billboard design

- Social media management

- Print production

Freelance work

2023 - Present

- Oesterling's Equipment Rental

- Somerset County Fire and Ice Festival

- Camp PARC

- North Star School District

- Mid Atlantic Air Museum

Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

August 2023 - May 2026

Art Studio / Graphic Design and Illustration, BFA

Indiana, PA

- Department of Art and Design Intern Spring 2026

- Dean's List Recipient Fall 2023, Spring 2025, Fall 2025

- Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority

Awards

- Lalitta Nash McKaig Scholarship 2023-2026

- Sutton Scholars Grant 2023-2026

- George F. Wheeling Memorial Scholarship 2023-2026

- Ready to Succeed Scholarship 2024-2025

- Somerset County Fair Scholarship 2024

- Helping Hand Scholarship 2023

Software

Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, CorelDRAW, Blender, WordPress (working), XD, Figma

Skills

Hard Skills

Typography, branding, layout, composition, social media, print production, photography, wireframing, sitemaps, UI/UX design, web design, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript (working).

Soft Skills

Attention to detail, communication, collaboration, time management, problem-solving, creative thinking, ability to receive and process feedback, and organization.