Brianna Lynn Syma
Multimedia Content Creator
Hi, I'm Bri!
I'm a multimedia content creator based in Michigan with a passion for graphic design, photography, video production, branding, and visual storytelling. I love finding creative ways to help brands connect with people; whether that's through thoughtful design, engaging social content, or capturing moments behind the camera.
I'm a multimedia content creator based in Michigan with a passion for graphic design, photography, video production, branding, and visual storytelling. I love finding creative ways to help brands connect with people; whether that's through thoughtful design, engaging social content, or capturing moments behind the camera.
I graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and have continued expanding my creative skill set through commercial print design, multimedia marketing, photography, and video production. Every project has taught me something new, and I'm always excited to explore new creative challenges.
One of my favorite parts of this career is that no two days look exactly the same. Some days I'm designing a brand identity, other days I'm photographing products, editing videos, or brainstorming social campaigns. That variety is what keeps me inspired and constantly learning.
When I'm not designing, you'll probably find me photographing wildlife or the night sky, exploring a new creative project, playing video games, or spending time with my husband and my American Pit Bull Terrier, Chandler Bing.
Why I Create
Growing up, I learned that creativity has the power to change how people experience
the world around them. Whether I'm designing a brand, photographing wildlife, editing a video, or illustrating a story, my goal is always the same: create work that helps people feel connected. I believe the strongest creative work isn't just visually appealing; it tells a
story, solves a problem, or makes someone smile. That's the kind of work I strive to create every day.
the world around them. Whether I'm designing a brand, photographing wildlife, editing a video, or illustrating a story, my goal is always the same: create work that helps people feel connected. I believe the strongest creative work isn't just visually appealing; it tells a
story, solves a problem, or makes someone smile. That's the kind of work I strive to create every day.
Selected Highlights
Commissioned by the City of Mt. Pleasant
I was commissioned by the city of Mt. Pleasant to create a street mural for
one of the roads downtown in 2021 that was 12x12 ft.
I was commissioned by the city of Mt. Pleasant to create a street mural for
one of the roads downtown in 2021 that was 12x12 ft.
Recruited by the City of Mt. Pleasant
Annually creating preliminary sketches and providing seasonal paintings for
different types of businesses in order to help the city get into the holiday spirit.
Annually creating preliminary sketches and providing seasonal paintings for
different types of businesses in order to help the city get into the holiday spirit.
2023 Annual Juried CMU Student Art Exhibition
at the University Art Gallery
My piece titled “The Great Adventures of Addy the Squirrel: The Origin of Addy” was chosen to be in the Student Art Exhibition. The juror Jessica Brandl, an artist and professor at Western Michigan University, reviewed 166 works, but only selected 64 to be in the exhibit. My Origin of Addy poster shown in the 2023 student exhibit from February 25 - March 3, 2023 and March 14 - March 25, 2026.
at the University Art Gallery
My piece titled “The Great Adventures of Addy the Squirrel: The Origin of Addy” was chosen to be in the Student Art Exhibition. The juror Jessica Brandl, an artist and professor at Western Michigan University, reviewed 166 works, but only selected 64 to be in the exhibit. My Origin of Addy poster shown in the 2023 student exhibit from February 25 - March 3, 2023 and March 14 - March 25, 2026.
Addy Award Winner
I, along with 17 other students in my graduating graphic design cohort, put together our senior Capstone exhibit, which went on to win, not only a Gold Addy Award for student submissions, but also won the Overall Winner Award in Michigan. From there, our Capstone went on to win a Bronze in the Obie Awards a few month later.
I, along with 17 other students in my graduating graphic design cohort, put together our senior Capstone exhibit, which went on to win, not only a Gold Addy Award for student submissions, but also won the Overall Winner Award in Michigan. From there, our Capstone went on to win a Bronze in the Obie Awards a few month later.
Graduated CMU with Honors
I graduated Central Michigan University with the Cum Laude honors on May 6th of 2023.
I graduated Central Michigan University with the Cum Laude honors on May 6th of 2023.
Member of Phi Theta Kappa
Throughout school I a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society since 2019 and am extremely proud of such a great accomplishment.
Throughout school I a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society since 2019 and am extremely proud of such a great accomplishment.
Design Experience
Multimedia Content Creator
EasyPro Pond Products | June 2026 - Present
EasyPro Pond Products | June 2026 - Present
Graphic Designer & Pre-press Operator
Pleasant Graphics | May 2023 – May 2026
Pleasant Graphics | May 2023 – May 2026
CBA Creative Services Student Assistant
Central Michigan University | Sept 2022 – May 2023
Central Michigan University | Sept 2022 – May 2023
Graphic Design Intern
Central Michigan University | Jun 2022 – Sept 2022
Central Michigan University | Jun 2022 – Sept 2022
Window & Mural Painter
City of Mt. Pleasant | 2020 – 2023
City of Mt. Pleasant | 2020 – 2023
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design Concentration
Central Michigan University | Graduated Cum Laude | 2020 – 2023
Central Michigan University | Graduated Cum Laude | 2020 – 2023
Mid Michigan College
Freshman – Sophomore Year | 2018 – 2019
Freshman – Sophomore Year | 2018 – 2019
Skills
Design
Branding • Typography • Layout Design
Print Design • Logo Design • Illustration
Branding • Typography • Layout Design
Print Design • Logo Design • Illustration
Multimedia
Video Editing • Photography • Motion Graphics • Short-Form Content
Photo Editing • Content Creation • Visual Storytelling • Video Production
Video Editing • Photography • Motion Graphics • Short-Form Content
Photo Editing • Content Creation • Visual Storytelling • Video Production
Marketing
Social Media Marketing • Content Strategy Copywriting
Campaign Design • Brand Identity • Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing • Content Strategy Copywriting
Campaign Design • Brand Identity • Digital Marketing
Production
Print Production • Prepress • File Preparation
Quality Control • Large Format Graphics
Print Production • Prepress • File Preparation
Quality Control • Large Format Graphics
Image of me painting the street mural for the City of Mt. Pleasant
Image of me after finishing the street mural created for the City of Mt. Pleasant
An image of me painting a window for the City of Mt. Pleasant
The final product of that window for the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce
A photo of me with my Origin of Addy poster at the CMU Student Art Exhibit 2023
A photo of my Origin of Addy poster being hung at the CMU Student Art Exhibit 2023
A photo of the night that I, along with my 17 other classmates won a gold Addy, along with the Best of Show student Addy Award.
