A young woman sitting on concrete stairs wearing a white dress, red high heels, and a black graduation stole with gold and red trim.

Carah Burton

Hi! I’m Carah! My background includes fashion merchandising, marketing, and graphic design. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising and a minor in Marketing, earning Magna Cum Laude honors.

My work focuses on clean, intentional design that supports branding, marketing, and visual storytelling. With experience in both creative and operational roles, I bring a thoughtful, organized approach to design and understand how visuals support the process from concept to consumer.

Outside of design, I value personal growth and balance. I enjoy spending time outdoors, being with family, and finding inspiration in everyday experiences that influence how I approach my work.

My Work

  • Kohl's website with a magnifying glass focusing on the logo and promotional text for free shipping.

    Buying Analysis

    This analysis creates a 6-month buying plan and curated assortments to enhance Kohl's retail performance.

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  • Display of Blue Moon beer products with a tropical night scene, moon, and palm trees in the background. Includes cans of Belgian White, Light, and Mango Wheat, and a bottle of Belgian White.

    Blue Moon Campaign

    For the Blue Moon campaign, I developed a new product concept that aligned with the brand’s craft identity.

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  • A fashion magazine cover featuring two women skateboarding outdoors, one squatting and the other standing with a surfboard, with palm trees in the background. The cover text includes 'RVCA,' 'OC Elevated,' and details about the collection and publication date.

    RVCA Collection Design

    I designed a limited collection for RVCA inspired by the vibrant culture of Huntington Beach.

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Technical Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Canva

RESUME

My Journey

I grew up in Huntington Beach, California, just outside of LA, and I’ve been fortunate to experience life on both the West and East Coasts. Growing up between Orange County and Los Angeles helped shape a broad and balanced perspective. I grew up around my grandparents, who made custom road racing leathers. This sparked my interest in fashion from a young age and eventually led me to VCU. My life experiences, from living in different places to being surrounded by creativity, bring a unique and diverse perspective to everything I do.

Huntington Beach, CA