Mars O'Keefe
- • marsokeefe@pm.me
- • Clemson, South Carolina
Skill Highlight
- • Graphic Design & Visual Communication
- • Digital Illustration & Layout
- • Social Media Branding & Content Creation
- • UX Design & Web Development
- • Adobe Creative Suite
- • Photography & Photo Editing
- • Group Collaboration & Project Management
Professional Experience
Editorial Assistant — Clemson University Press
May 2023 to May 2026 | Clemson, South Carolina
- • Led the visual rebrand of CU Press social media platforms, designing cohesive graphics and promotional content
- • Created book covers, promotional postcards, and digital assets for a variety of published works
- • Gained hands-on experience in typesetting and publishing workflows using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects)
- • Strengthened skills in visual communication, audience engagement, and social media marketing strategy
- • Gained hands-on skills on publication production and publishing.
- • Guest speaker in Adobe 2.0 Symposium in 2025
Education and Training
Clemson University — Bachelor of Arts in Art, minor in Anthropology
August 2022 to May 2026 | Clemson, South Carolina
- • Participant in the 2024 Foundations Review
- • Participant in the 2025 and 2026 Art Book and Zine Festival
- • Participant in the 2025 and 2026 Media Art Festival
Personal Statement
- • Multidisciplinary designer with a passion for emotionally-driven graphic design and clear, expressive visual communication.
- • Inspired by Bauhaus principles and the play of light and form, I bring a unique perspective to projects ranging from book covers to websites.
- • I design with boldness, intent, and joy, striving to make people feel as much as they see.