Founder & Creative Director

Ari's passions lay at the intersection of design, entreprenuership, and storytelling. She leads the ideation and strategy behind all projects. Ari holds a Masters in City Planning from UC Berkeley and a Bachelors of Arts in Architecture. In addition to leading her nonprofit the Oakland Indie Alliance, she is also on the board of SPUR Oakland and works with Renasissance Entreprenuership Center.

Studio Manager

Cia, our Studio Manager, brings 14 years of experience in creative operations, photography, and art to ensure the smooth management of our studio. With a background in architecture, interior and portrait photography, digital illustration, and content curation, she excels at creating compelling visual narratives across various industries.

As Lead Photo Editor for Luxe Airbnb, Cia curates high-end imagery that reflects luxury and sophistication, maintaining brand consistency. Her expertise in composition, lighting, and visual storytelling ensures each image enhances brand identities. Outside of work, Cia enjoys illustration, watercolor painting, and playing pool, finding inspiration in transforming everyday moments into ar

Lead Visual Designer

Saniya is our Lead Designer, a multidisciplinary designer with a diverse range of skills, she excels in 3D modeling, web development, music, and experimental design. Her interdisciplinary major combines traditional media like design and cinematic storytelling with emerging forms such as interactive immersive experiences. Saniya holds a Bachelors in Media Arts + Practice from USC.

Operations Associate

Marlena is our Operations Associate and is experienced in Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Brand Management Strategy. Prior to joining Viscera Studio she worked as a marketing and advertising freelancer where she designed marketing content, built websites, and managed social media campaigns. Marlena has a Master’s in Fashion Merchandising, a Bachelor’s in Marketing and Advertising, and is fluent in English and Polish. In her free time, Marlena enjoys hot yoga and Pilates, outdoor adventures and trying the newest coffee shop in town.

Multidisciplinary Designer / Art Director

Micah's 10+ years of design experience have included launching Microsoft's in-store graphic, leading design on Sony's Reader Store, and managing creative at Sloat Gardens and Revinate.

Graphic Designer

Kaitlin is an expert typographer and layout designer with other skills ranging across print, digital, motion and type design. Kaitlin holds a Bachelors in Graphic Design from San Francisco State.

Senior Marketing + Strategy Advisor

Regina Brown is a seasoned Sr. Creative Strategy/Advisor and entrepreneur with extensive experience in developing authentic, creative, and culturally conscious brand strategies. She has worked with renowned organizations including Women for Women International, Siegel & Gale, Weeksville Heritage & Arts Center, CBSi, and E! Networks, among others. With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Howard University and writing studies at NYU, Regina is known for her groundbreaking strategic ideas that drive societal impact, growth, and longevity. She is also passionate about wellness and community advocacy, serving on the Board of Directors for Bay Area organizations focused on community upliftment.

Web designer + Photographer

Joshua has a wide skill set as a photographer and digital marketer. His experience ranges from brand launches to campaign planning and execution to music and drone videography.

Branding + Social media

Brittany is a brand magician with a flair for creating memorable brands with a strong voice. She also has a passion for photography and holds a Bachelor's in Photography from California College of the Arts.