ABOUT ME _
Hi, I'm Marci! I am a set dresser turned graphic designer. I recently moved back to my home state of California after spending three fun-filled years in Portland, Oregon. While in Oregon, I spent most of my time working at a local design firm specializing in creating identities, labels and packaging design for liquor, spirits, beer and wine companies. Having grown up in Palm Springs, I have a deep love of sunshine, succulents, and mid-century modern design. I appreciate beautiful typography, interesting art, eating delicious food, listening to live music, and exploring new flea markets.
WORK _
FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR + CREATIVE STRATEGIST
IN GOOD CO_ JULY 2016 - AUGUST 2016
- Created presentation and pitch decks.
- Concepted and strategised marketing plans.
- Designed conceptual branding and interior spaces.
MURAD_ FREELANCE STUDIO DESIGNER
EL SEGUNDO_ MAY 2016 - JULY 2016
- Designed, shot and styled social content.
- Designed and prepared email blasts.
- Photographed and designed collateral for marketing.
FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR + CREATIVE STRATEGIST
A2G / THE GAP_ SPRING DRESS EVENT_ MARCH 2016
- Concept and create presentation and pitch decks.
- Design and style overall event look and feel.
- Creative direction for print collateral.
A2G_ ART DIRECTOR + CREATIVE STRATEGIST
WEST HOLLYWOOD_ SEPTEMBER 2015 - JANUARY 2016
- Concept and create presentation and pitch decks.
- Design and concept large scale social activations.
- Develop and design collateral for social activations.
- Dress and style activations once setup.
CLIENT LIST INCLUDES_
- GAP
- Sephora
- Athleta
- Neutrogena
MTV_ FREELANCE PROP DESIGNER
AMERICAS BEST DANCE CREW_ LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA_ JULY 2015
- Concepted and designed multiple props for set of ABDC.
PITCH_ FREELANCE STUDIO DESIGNER
LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA_ FEBRUARY 2015 - APRIL 2015
- Created style guides and presentation decks.
- Designed and prepared email blasts.
- Developed and designed collateral for large marketing events.
CLIENT LIST INCLUDES_
- Burger King
- Haggen
- San Manuel Casino
- Bonefish Grill
IGNITE ADVERTISING_ FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
PORTLAND OREGON_ MAY 2013 - AUGUST 2014
- Developed brand identities and logo design explorations.
- Designed and prepared bottle artwork for production and print process.
- Manipulated and designed bottle shapes.
PORTLAND MONTHLY_ ART DEPARTMENT INTERN
PORTLAND OREGON_ OCTOBER 2012 - DECEMBER 2012
- Created illustrations for the magazine.
- Sourced imagery.
- Designed page layouts.
Y-DESIGN_ JUNIOR DESIGNER
LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA_ SEPTEMBER 2008 - 2011
- Created and designed art work for packaging and product.
- Responsible for taking projects from initial concepting to completion.
- Designed layouts and artwork.
- Prepared print and pre-press service specifications.
CLIENT LIST INCLUDES_
- Disney Theatrical
- Warner Bros. licensing
- My Favorite Co.
CBS PHOTO SHOOT_ ASSISTANT SET DESIGNER
CANE / VOGUE_ LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA_ 2007
- Assisted in floral arranging.
- Purchased props and resposible for maintaining inventory of props.
CBS PHOTO SHOOTS_ ASSISTANT SET DESIGNER
HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER_ LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA_ 2007
- Conceptualized design layouts for photo shoot sets.
- Assisted in the purchasing of props, maintaining prop rentals.
- Painting on location.
PROJECT ANGEL FOOD_ VISUAL MERCHANDISER
DIVINE DESIGN_ LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA_ 2007
- Designed and developed props for the interior space.
- Concepted and dressed window designs.
- Coordinated space planning, team and in-store displays.
EDUCATION _
AI_ THE ART INSTITUTE
PORTLAND OREGON_ 2013
- Associate of Arts Degree
- Major: Graphic Design
- Honor Roll / 2012-2013
FIDM_ THE FASHION INSTITUTE
LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA_ 2006
- Associate of Arts Degree
- Major: Visual Communications.
- Honor Roll / 2004-2006
CREATIVE SKILLS _
INDESIGN_ ILLUSTRATOR_ PHOTOSHOP_ BRANDING_ PACKAGE DESIGN_ PRINT_ ART DIRECTION_ ILLUSTRATION_ STATIC WEB_ PUBLICATION_ SOCIAL ACTIVATIONS_ MARKETING COLLATERAL_ ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN_ STYLING_ TYPOGRAPHY_