Social Media Graphic Designer
Resume:
Emily Brenna McCormick
New York, NY *****
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY
A Detail-oriented Designer with a broad knowledge of traditional+digital Media and Illustration. Has a successful track record of three years experience as a creative, inventive, and resourceful problem-solver. Well versed in creating, editing and executing creative concepts for a wide range of clients Such as Disney, Google, Eucerin and Nivea.
EXPERIENCE
MBooth, New York, NY — Art Intern
January 2020 - PRESENT
● Handled multiple UI assets to create concise, easy to follow video tutorials under numerous platforms for Google using Adobe Creative Suite.
● Collaborated with Design and Social Media team with ideating, executing, and the production of Social Media posts for Nivea, Eucerin and Google.
● Ensured quality control for all assigned UI content plus cropping, color correcting, and retouching photos.
Unorthodox Autos, New York, NY — Creative Strategist & Art Director
June 2019 - December 2019
● Developing and overseeing design for the launch of a unique upstart beer-truck company using a fire-truck as their vehicle.
● Duties to complete the launch include the design of the logo, business cards, website, merchandise, and menu design.
● Using proficient skills in Adobe Creative Suite in overseeing the typography, color layout, design and illustrations for the company’s aesthetic.
● Researched and delegated meetings using Powerpoint to pitch creative ideas in a concise manner to the CEO and COO.
The Reel Story House, Remote Location — Background Artist & Colorist
September 2018 - May 2019
● Edited hundreds of rough storyboards and re-drew them into clean, consistent, animation cels.
● Colorized both backgrounds and all characters into a vibrant, distinctive style.
● Organized all layers in pre-production to be edited by the animation team in post-production.
● Work has garnered more than 4,000 views on Spanish YouTube platform.
PLEY, Remote Location — Toy Designer
January 2018 - December 2018
● Created and led 3 custom product packaging using Disney intellectual assets and character designs to create an environmentally friendly toy.
● Toy designs garnered a 3% increase in sales and were ranked an average 4.8 on .
● Every box that was created saved 10+ pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.
● Effectively communicated with the California Team on scheduling needs and deadlines.
● Was praised for “out of the box” creative thinking and fast paced ability in concept art.
Scientific American Magazine, New York, NY — Art Intern January 2015 - December 2015
● Conceptualized logos for updated company website and associated scientific journals.
● Edited article layouts under the Art Director’s supervision.
● Learned creative direction and cultivated skills in Adobe Creative Suites
● Sat in on multiple meetings to understand marketing strategy and Magazine Production.
EDUCATION
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago Illinois — Bachelor Degree in the Fine Arts
September 2012 - May, 2019
Illustration Major
VOLUNTEER WORK
West End Collegiate Church, New Orleans — Katrina Relief Effort July 2008 - August 2010
● Dedicated three summer vacations from 2008-2010 for humanitarian relief in New Orleans, concentrated in the 7th and 8th wards plus remote locations along Louisiana.
● Reconstructed damaged houses and public amenities.
● Helped build Musicians Village, a colorful community center aiding musicians who lost their homes.
● Dismantled abandoned army tents.
● Distributed donated supplies to damaged households.
● Volunteered in various soup kitchens.
SKILLS
● Adobe Creative Suite
● Digital Illustration
● Traditional Illustration
● Cartooning
● Concept Illustration/Design
● Graphic Design
● Magazine Layout
● Microsoft Suite
● Storyboarding
● Social Media
● Typography
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