Ben Mirka
Chief Creative Officer @ Underdogs | Award-Winning Designer | Branding Expert
- Role
- Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Underdogs
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ben Mirka
Benjamin Mirka is a Creative Director and Chief Creative Officer at Underdogs, a Cleveland-based design and content agency. A graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Digital Communication and Media, Benjamin has built his career at the intersection of branding, storytelling, and culture.After beginning his career in Columbus, he returned to Cleveland and has since worked across corporate environments, boutique studios, tech start-ups, and as the founder of his own venture, Mirka Studios. His experience spans both B2B and B2C industries, with clients including the Cleveland Browns, Bloomberg, Wasserman, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Men In Blazers, and more. From 20••••26, he had the opportunity to design for the Cleveland Guardians, an experience that broadened his perspective on collaboration, leadership, and creative structure within a major sports organization.In 2025, Benjamin led “Check On Your Mate,” a first-of-its-kind art activation hosted by Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan that brought together athletes, students, and artists to spotlight mental health, youth empowerment, and cultural heritage through chess, storytelling, and visual art. His work often lives at the intersection of sports, mental wellness, and personal narrative — reflecting his belief that great design is as much about empathy and emotional intelligence as it is about aesthetics.
Experience
Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
Feb 2026 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US
Education
Valley Forge High School
High School Diploma, DECA
2007 — 2011
The Ohio State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
2012 — 2015
Skills
- Logo Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Adobe Photoshop
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Microsoft Office
- Social Media
- Typography
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Time Management
- Brochures
- Creative Direction
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