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Crystal Simone (they/she) is an experimental artist working across digital and fiber collage, DJ/music production, and community organizing. They collaborate on projects spanning design, music, new media, and culture, with a practice rooted in Black queer world-building. Crystal is currently freelancing and open to collaborations.



                

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Selected Clients


Sony Certified
Raedio

Rocket Mortgage

Vashtie Underground Music Academy

The Kitchen

Sirius XM
New Inc
Broadway Advocacy Coalition

BET

Relevant Skills


Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Dimension, Figma, Ableton Live, OBS, Canva, Webflow, Cargo, Vibe Coding


Workshops

Press Kit Essentials: Building Your Digital Resume
with Powrplnt (2025, Virtual)

Let’s Make a Zine
with SPICY and Secret Riso Club for Nowadays (2022)

Intro to CDJ’s and Rekordbox
with Community Skillshare for Nowadays (2021)


Decolonizing the Media through Art, Activism, and Publishingwith SPICY for The New Museum Youth Summit (2019)







Relevant Work Experience




Freelance Creative Consultant

2020-present
Creative Consultant collaborating with artists, labels, and music-driven brands on visual identities, merchandise, and promo assets. Trusted by Underground Music Academy, Issa Rae’s Raedio, and SONY Certified to deliver culturally resonant, artist-first work across digital and physical platforms.


Superfood Studio fka Sol Sips

2017-present
Lead Designer working alongside Francesca Chaney (Eater Young Gun, 2022) to shape the visual identity of vegan café Sol Sips. Currently co-developing a subscription-based recipe and wellness app, Superfood Studio.

Okayplayer / Okay Africa

Jun - Dec 2024
Creative Designer working on Webby Award-winning podcasts, YouTube series, and social content. Led visual design for experiential events, Instagram music discovery series, and branded pop-ups.

Vox Media

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023
Graphic Designer supporting brand partnerships with Diageo, Rocket Mortgage, Square, and Disney on internal Social Club and White Label teams.

L’Oréal Paris

Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

Junior Beauty Designer at L’Oréal Paris, producing editorial graphics, motion assets, and promotional content for Beauty Magazine’s website and social platforms, including @makeupdotcom and @skincare.



Extracurriculars




SPICY

2018-present
Creative and Cultural Worker collaborating with a small team of artists, writers, and technologists. Focused on creating zines, experiences, and content that center underrepresented voices in art and culture.


POWRPLNT

2024-present
Board Member and Programming Committee Volunteer
Supporting strategic direction and community-driven programming for a nonprofit arts and tech organization focused on creative empowerment and digital education.


ABEG NYC

2024-present

Resident DJ, Lead Designer and Organizer curating celebratory events, film screenings, and community gatherings across the African diaspora in New York City and beyond.



Education


New York Institute of Technology

2013-2018

B.F.A. Digital Art + Design, Honors




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