MONI RIVAS
Shaped by my Central American heritage and a West Coast sensibility, I approach design as narrative architecture, where story, rhythm, and meaning come together across mediums. I’ve led full-scale projects, mentored designers, and built visual systems that translate complex ideas into compelling experiences. At the core of my work is an ongoing curiosity that continues to push my creative perspective.
I’m a multidisciplinary designer and art director based in Brooklyn with 8 years of experience crafting clear, engaging visual narratives across print, digital, and experiential platforms. I combine creative vision with strong organizational rigor to create work that not only communicates, but resonates.
SOFTWARE
Photoshop
Indesign
Illustrator
Premiere Pro
After Effects
Lightroom
Figma
Keynote
Shorthand
Iterable
Swoogo
JavaScript
CSS
HTML
SKILLS
Editorial & Layout
Design
Typography systems
Grid systems
Long-form layout
Information hierarchy
Narrative design
Client Tools & Systems
Presentation design
Pitch decks
Brand guidelines
Visual toolkits
Design frameworks
Creative Direction
Art direction
Photoshoot direction
Experiential design
Cross-platform campaigns
Video editing and animation
EDUCATION
Azusa Pacific University
Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of
Arts in Design
Minor in
Computer Science
WHEN I AM NOT ON THE CLOCK
Beyond client work, I'm drawn to slower forms of making. Animation, ceramics, architecture, and sculpture all find their way into my practice in different ways. I love exploring how texture, movement, and form can tell stories, whether on a screen or in something you can hold in your hands.
READY WHEN YOU ARE.