I’m Monique Islas — a brand designer who builds and evolves visual systems for brand worlds.

I’m Monique Islas — a brand designer who builds and evolves visual systems for brand worlds.

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Starting as a freelance graphic designer, I quickly discovered my passion for brand design and the impact it can have on innovating businesses. Over the years, I’ve worked with startups, established brands, and everything in between, helping them build their online presence and stand out in against competitors.

Brand Designer

California Health Sciences University

2023 — Present


  • Leads art direction for major campaigns like Match Day and Commencement

  • Unified physical and digital touch points into a consistent brand experience

  • Improved workflows by implementing tools for project tracking and proofing

  • Collaborated across departments to meet goals and solve creative challenges

Art Director (Contract)

FURY LLC

2023 — 2024

• Led visual design for the FURY brand world, including sub-brands like FURY Labs, FURY World, and campaign pop-ups like WANGS
• Directed packaging for Hands Lemonade, sauces, and seasonings to reflect evolving brand identity
• Created animated content and integrated mascot storytelling to build immersive FURY campaigns
• Oversaw design across branding, print, digital, social, merchandise, and in-store collateral
• Maintained cohesive brand identity across all visual touchpoints

Brand Designer

Bitwise Industries

2021 — 2023

• Supported five core departments: Tech Services, Media, Co-work, and Real Estate
• Created print, digital, event, and merch assets across multiple brand campaigns
• Maintained brand consistency and met tight production timelines
• Prepped files for print and digital with strong attention to detail
• Collaborated with art directors and teams to execute high-volume design needs