Princess Marie Rivia

Design Philosophy

I add the fun in functional.


A Creative Technologist, specializing in expressive visual and design systems for entertainment. Guided by a “What if?” mindset, my projects begin with exploring possibilities through design research, references, and mood boards. I refine that exploration into cohesive design directions that support story, mood, and overall experience. My work ranges from rebellious, raw styles influenced by the heavy metal and alternative scenes to playful visuals shaped by pastel palettes and pop culture aesthetics. With a background in graphic design, digital marketing, front-end development, and UI/UX design, I bring a multidisciplinary approach grounded in visual storytelling.

Using my graphic design skills, I create work ranging from brand identities and product packaging to motion graphics, editorial design, and creative marketing and advertising visuals. My digital marketing experience in the music industry strengthens my understanding of both audience behavior and target demographics. I use that knowledge to design communication that is clear, intentional, and engaging. When a project requires a custom website or interactive component, I use front-end development to build responsive web experiences with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and accessibility-focused code. I leverage UX methodologies and accessibility standards to ensure that every experience I create is intuitive and functional.

Art history, video games, and entertainment guide my creative thinking. Art history inspires my visual direction and style, while games and entertainment shape how I approach story, mood, and atmosphere. I’m inspired by the music I love, from heavy metal and classic rock to K-pop and video game soundtracks. When I’m not designing, I’m usually playing narrative games like God of War or working on craft projects. I spend my free time scrapbooking, making handmade cards for charity, and occasionally cosplaying at conventions.

My design work connects with audiences across gaming, media, and entertainment, where creativity is the foundation of all great design experiences.

Work Experience

Santa Monica College | Sep. 2023 – Present

Digital Media Designer

  • Created original digital media assets—including graphics, video content, and branded visuals—to showcase campus life and support storytelling initiatives.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and project management tools to create optimized digital assets in collaboration with marketing and web teams.
  • Enhanced the college’s digital presence, increasing visibility and attendance for campus events, student clubs, and athletic events.

Warner Bros. Discovery | Jan. 2024 – Apr. 2024

Branding & Packaging for Consumer Products

  • Contributed to a logo rebranding project, involving logo design, mood board creation, style guide development, and competitive analysis.
  • Applied 3D prototyping tools to explore innovative packaging concepts for consumer products.
  • Conducted design research to inform the rebranding of core character identities.

Nuclear Blast Records | Sep. 2019 – Mar. 2023

Digital Marketing Manager

  • Led strategic digital campaigns that increased engagement, sales, and merchandise revenue.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to optimize artist visibility.
  • Designed campaign visuals, banners, and promotional graphics for global releases.

The Whisky A Go Go | Jan. 2018 – Sep. 2019

Graphic Designer & Web Manager

  • Designed graphics promoting iconic Sunset Strip live shows.
  • Managed the venue’s website, ensuring content was current and ticket links remained accessible.
  • Created flyers and digital assets aligned with artist branding for weekly events.

Skills

Design

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Procreate
  • Figma & FigJam
  • Packaging & Product Design
  • Style Guide Development
  • Prototyping & Wireframing
  • Art Direction

Development

  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
  • Bootstrap 5
  • PHP & WordPress Development
  • C, C++, Python
  • Responsive Web Design
  • Local Development & Version Control

Marketing

  • Campaign Strategy
  • Content & Asset Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Community Building & Engagement
  • Social Media Planning & Scheduling
  • Performance Metrics & KPI Analysis

Education

Santa Monica College

Degrees

  • B.S. in Interaction Design
  • A.S. in Computer Science

Certificates

  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design Essentials
  • User Experience Design Essentials

Interests

Music

  • Heavy Metal
  • Rock n' Roll
  • Classic Rock
  • Oldies
  • Video Game Soundtracks
  • K-Pop

Games

  • Narrative Single Player Games
  • God of War
  • The Witcher
  • Batman: Arkham City
  • Monster Hunter
  • The Sims

Art & Hobbies

  • Vintage Art
  • Lettering
  • Graffiti Art
  • Nail Art
  • Scrapbooking
  • Cardmaking
  • Cosplaying
★ Career Highlights ★ Career Highlights ★ Career Highlights ★ Career Highlights ★ Career Highlights ★ Career Highlights ★
Career Highlight 1

Warner Bros. Discovery

Packaging & Branding for
Consumer Products

Spring 2024 Intern

Career Highlight 2

Nuclear Blast Records

Digital Marketing Manager
2019–2023

Career Highlight 3

The Whisky A Go Go

Graphic Designer &
Web Manager

2018–2019