Maggie Barnett
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Graphic Designer with nearly five years of experience in creating impactful designs and innovative strategies for print and digital media. Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and strong conceptual design skills combined with strategic thinking. Proven ability to deliver high-quality visual solutions that meet client objectives and enhance brand identity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Viident Publishing
Erlanger, Kentucky
02.2024 - Current
- Works directly with New York Times bestselling author Matthew Kelly, while also providing support to other authors across various imprints
- Designs book covers, typesets interiors, and develops promotional materials
- Collaborates with authors, editors, and content teams to maintain consistency and meet publishing standards
Environmental Graphic Designer
Swath Design
Cincinnati, Ohio
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Delivered innovative, strategic, and impactful design solutions for clients
- Developed signage programming such as location plans and message schedules
- Created concept renderings and elevations using Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Design Contractor
MSA Design
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Crafted engaging posts and content for social media
- Developed social media analysis presentations for executive leaders
Branded Environments Co-op
Perkins&Will
Chicago, Illinois
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in concept development through initial sketches and design iterations
- Updated presentations for client meetings to ensure brand consistency
Graphic Design Co-op
PlayMonster
Beloit, Wisconsin
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Designed logos and brand identity concepts for new product lines
- Reworked packaging designs for existing products to improve visual appeal
Visual Design Co-op
Crown Equipment
New Bremen, Ohio
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Created print and digital collateral for marketing campaigns
- Designed logos, icons, and illustrations for various projects
- Contributed to packaging design and brand identity development
Student Worker and Graphic Design Assistant
OneStop
Cincinnati, Ohio
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Designed print collateral promoting financial aid events and campus initiatives
Education
Communication Design -
University of Cincinnati, DAAP
Cincinnati, Ohio05.2022
Skills
- Graphic design
- Print collateral
- Collaboration
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Organization
- Creative content creation
- Problem solving
- Design thinking
- Branding and identity
- Concept development
- Time management
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Viident Publishing
02.2024 - Current
Environmental Graphic Designer
Swath Design
07.2022 - 12.2023
Graphic Design Contractor
MSA Design
01.2022 - 04.2022
Branded Environments Co-op
Perkins&Will
08.2021 - 12.2021
Graphic Design Co-op
PlayMonster
06.2020 - 08.2020
Visual Design Co-op
Crown Equipment
01.2019 - 12.2019
Student Worker and Graphic Design Assistant
OneStop
03.2018 - 12.2018
Communication Design -
University of Cincinnati, DAAP