Drawing inspiration from her Puerto Rican heritage and the natural world, Karina is a multidisciplinary illustrator and print designer whose work radiates rhythm, color, and movement. Through vibrant, texture-rich visuals, she celebrates everyday life—crafting imagery that sparks connection and lasting impact.
She earned her B.F.A. in Illustration from SCAD, with a concentration in Surface Design and Concept Art, blending traditional techniques with digital tools to develop trend-responsive, on-brand solutions across commercial, fashion, editorial, and lifestyle spaces.
Her portfolio spans editorial campaigns, product design, and large-scale public art, with collaborations for clients including Walmart, NOWArt LA, Pregones/PRTT, Hyundai MGMA, and more. Currently, she works as a Print Designer at Carter’s, developing playful apparel prints for baby and toddler clothing seen by millions nationwide. She also manages a stationery line with over 100 products featured in shopSCAD and regional markets across Georgia.
Karina is especially drawn to collaborations rooted in cultural storytelling, community impact, and thoughtful visual strategy.
For commissions or inquiries, please ontact her at kcruzarte@gmail.com and view her resume here.
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Press
CANVAS REBEL MAGAZINE
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-karina-n-cruz-ortiz/
VOYAGE SAVANNAH MAGAZINE
https://voyagesavannah.com/interview/meet-karina-cruz-ortiz-of-downtown-savannah/
Pregones PRTT
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Locally Made Savannah
Yunus Textile Mills x SCADPro
Walmart
NOWArt LA
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA)
ShopSCAD (wholesale)
Black Women Stitch Inc.
The Floral Project Inc.
University of Puerto Rico (UPRC)
Services
Concept design | Portraiture | 2D Animation | Painting | Drawing | Hand Lettering | Mural Design | Textile Design | Print Design | Repeat Patterns | Trend Forecasting | Surface Design | Color Separation | Screen Printing | Packaging Design | Art Direction | Lecturing