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WORK EXPERIENCE

Art Business Owner, Freelance → Butterpop Art, Virginia Beach 2019–2020
Art Director & Designer → Davis Ad Agency, Virginia Beach 2019–2020
Art Licensing → Butterpop Art, Virginia Beach, 2011–2019 Illustrator & Graphic Designer → Honest Art Entertainment, NYC 1999-2009 Full time Graphic Designer → Harris Publication, NYC 1999-2009 Freelance Graphic Designer → Whitespace, Hong Kong, 1999-2009

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BACKGROUND

Victoria Weiss is an experienced Art and Design Entrepreneur. After graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York City, she worked in animation, design studios, and publishing. Her time in NYC gave her the opportunity to work with major clients such as Sony Records, Harris Publications (XXL Magazine), Fox 5 Kids, 555 Soul, Rawkus Records, and other leading brands.

She later spent time in Hong Kong, where she co-founded a small co-working studio with another Parsons graduate. There, she gained valuable freelance experience and sharpened her organizational and client management skills.

Victoria eventually moved to Virginia Beach to be closer to family and launched Butterpop Art, a multidisciplinary art and design studio. The name reflects her background in children’s animation and her identity as a woman-owned business. Her passion for hospitality, restaurant design, retail, wellness, music, anime, street art, and fashion has led to a wide range of creative projects over the years.

Today, she runs her studio out of The Annex Co-Working Space, located in the ViBe Creative District, a vibrant art hub by the sea. She now lives in Richmond, Virginia, where she runs her design studio remotely. In addition to client work, Victoria is actively developing her personal painting practice and regularly participates in local pop-up events to showcase and sell her art and prints. This new chapter reflects her continued passion for community, creativity, and evolving as both an artist and entrepreneur.

Butterpop Art is known for delivering thoughtful, creative, and well-organized design solutions from concept to completion. Victoria’s process focuses on building strong client relationships and crafting brand experiences that are both strategic and visually memorable. She works across print and digital platforms, motion graphics, creating timeless designs that resonate across today’s media landscape.

SKILLS & NOTABLE PROJECTS

Victoria brings a unique ability to combine artistic talent with business strategy, consistently delivering impactful, creative work. Her leadership and creative vision add lasting value to every project.

Highlights include:

  • Published children’s books under Dash Editoria Publishing in São Paulo, Brazil, featured at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

  • Logo and branding for Orion, a Japanese restaurant opened during COVID at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Marriott.

  • Ongoing client work with partners in Taipei and Korea.

  • Showcased collections at Surtex, the Javits Center trade show in NYC, selling designs to stationery and greeting card companies.

  • Large mural installations in both the Neon District in Norfolk and the ViBe Creative District in Virginia Beach.

  • Regular participation in indie pop-up events, comicons, and art shows locally and out of state.

PAST CLIENTS/REFERENCES:

Flavia Fiorello, @Mamae Sabe Tudo | Joanna Ferrone, Fido Dido Inc. Honest Entertainment | Jo Fok, Creative Director @ Marshmallow Media | Jarod Goenner, Acct. Executive Interactive Media, The Virginian-Pilot Paul MOGG, Art Director | Jacqueline Yue, Parsons, Alumni
Stephanie Raaschou, Collective Yoga | Rachel McCall, Downtown Norfolk Council | Kristina & Tim Chastin, Esoteric | Vincent Amato, Atlantic on Pacific | Kate Pittman, Vibe District | Nina Goodale, VA Beach Arts | Mara Lubell, Works Progress Design | Melissa Baumann, AIGA
Sarah Nicoise & Jerry Davis, Owner, DAVIS AD Agency, Virginia Beach | Megan Hogan, Annex