Zeta Cruz


I am a graphic designer specializing in branding and digital assets. I develop creative strategies and build strong visual identities so they resonate with their audiences.

I come from a multicultural background as a native Chamorro with roots in Guam, raised in the Palmetto State of South Carolina. New York City has been my home since 2019.

I’m currently supporting the Global Art Team at Michael Kors as a Junior Graphic Designer, working across global digital touchpoints including web, email, ads, and social. I’ve also played a key role in supporting the team’s transition from Adobe XD to Figma.

Alongside this, I contribute to UI/UX needs and collaborate closely with senior creatives, marketing, and art direction to build and refine the design system in Figma.

ztajcruz@gmail.com
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Work
Butter
The Derive
The BAM
Morphology
Fantastic Acid


Education
Fashion Institute of Technology,
Advertising and Digital Design
Fall 2023 - Spring 2025

Fashion Institute of Technology,
Communication Design
Fall 2021 - Spring 2023


ExperienceMichael Kors, Jr. Graphic Designer
December 2025 - Current

Freelance, Graphic Design
September 2025 to December 2025

Prophet, Brand Design
June 2025 to August 2025

Watson, Brand Design
September 2024 to May 2025

Highgate, Brand & Marketing Design
June 2024 to August 2024

Surfside, Brand & Marketing Design
July 2022 to August 2022


RecognitionMorphology, Experimental Typography Winner, Communication Arts 2025

2023-2024 APIA McDonald’s Scholarship Recipient


Digital & Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign), Figma, Blender, basic HTML and CSS, AI generative design and assisted workflows, AR/VR design
and spatial concepts in SketchUp.


Last Updated 12.12.25



The Dérive
The Dérive reimagines the hotel experience for travelers seeking authentic cultural immersion—combining integrated technology with a rotating residency program that showcases local artists and culinary talent. Inspired by the spontaneous nature of a Dérive, our design system draws from American artisan traditions which inspired our bold geometry and regional symbolism to create a visual language rooted in place.

Internship Project at Prophet
Project Duration: 6 weeks
Brand Designer: Zeta Cruz
Brand Voice: Savannah Vold


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