Mekea Larson

Mekea Larson has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and industries. Mekea is currently working as an Art Director at King & Partners since June 2022. Prior to that, they worked at WTHN from January 2021 to June 2022, first as a Brand Designer and then as a Lead Brand Designer.

Before their time at WTHN, Mekea served as the Digital + Visual Media Lead (Design, Video, Web) at Child Neurology Society from October 2015 to June 2022. In this role, they were responsible for designing email communications, creating and maintaining an accreditation website, and producing and distributing video content.

Mekea also has experience as a Freelance Photographer + Designer for their own company, Mekea Larson Creative, from April 2017 to January 2021. As a designer, they developed and designed brands for emerging companies and produced in-house works for established clients. As a photographer, they worked with various clients for shoots.

From May 2019 to January 2020, Mekea worked as a Graphic Design Intern at MOXI MANAGEMENT. Mekea'sresponsibilities included designing album artwork, concert posters, and animations, as well as improving website UX and updating one-sheets.

Mekea also served as an Assistant Photographer & Photo Editor at Suzanne Shaff Photography from November 2016 to January 2020. In this role, they performed high-end portrait editing, designed photo presentation albums, and facilitated communications with clients.

Earlier in their career, Mekea worked as a Social Media Manager & Image Specialist at SelfMade from March 2017 to September 2017, where they created social media strategies and managed top client accounts. Mekea also founded and owned Felt Right at the Time from October 2015 to March 2016, where they generated content based on interviews and grew the site's viewership.

In addition, Mekea has experience as a Keyholder and Retail Sales Representative at Twigs from August 2013 to August 2015. Mekea received extensive training in customer interactions and assisted in training new sales representatives and managers.

Lastly, Mekea has worked in the creative field as a Creative Director and Assistant Fashion Director at Moda Magazine from October 2013 to May 2015. As a Creative Director, they planned and directed editorial spreads and collaborated with other organizations. As an Assistant Fashion Director, they assisted in photoshoot coordination and planning fashion week events at the University of Wisconsin.

Overall, Mekea Larson has a strong background in design, photography, branding, and social media management, with experience across various industries and roles.

Mekea Larson attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2011 to 2015, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and French. In 2019 to 2020, they pursued an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Graphic Design at Parsons School of Design - The New School. Additionally, in 2013, Mekea participated in the CIEE Paris--Critical studies program, focusing on Critical and Francophone Studies.