Olivea Pearl Kelly is an independent designer and visual artist based in New York City with 12+ years of experience in graphic design, creative direction, textile art, and more.
Olivea (b. 1992, Rhode Island) received her BFA in Graphic Design from The New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University in 2014. After several years working in corporate design, she transitioned to freelance and went on to found OPK Studio, a textile and fiber art studio specializing in tactile handmade art. Her creative approach reflects a unique professional background that combines years of digital design agency experience with an extensive resume of freelance art and design work. Across all mediums, she is driven to create thoughtful work that connects, communicates, and engages. She currently maintains an intentionally diverse independent practice and is available for freelance design work as well as textile art commissions and collaborations.
CONTACT
EXPERIENCE
Jordan Nassar Studio
Embroidery Artist
2021 – Present
OPK Studio
Artist + Freelance Designer
2016 – Present
Bandulu Street Couture
Embroidery Artist
2019 – 2021
FACT Magazine
Digital Designer
2017 – 2020
360PR+
Designer
2013 – 2016
Mother Juice
Art Director & Designer
2013 – 2015
Boston Magazine
Graphic Design Intern
2013
The New England School of Art
& Design at Suffolk University
BFA Graphic Design, Cum Laude
2010 – 2014
EXPERTISE
Hand Embroidery
Punch Needle
Rug Tufting
Fiber & Textile Art
Art Production
Creative Workshops
Visual Design
Art Direction
Branding & Identity
Digital Marketing
Content Creation
Social Media
Illustration
Creative Strategy
SELECT DESIGN CLIENTS
Abundant Beginnings
Ball Canning
Company One Theater
Fact Magazine
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Make & Mend
Mother Juice
Nasoya
Peapod
PBS
Stonyfield Organic
Wellness Pet Company