MARCEL SMITH
Summary
I'm a graphic designer from the Metro Detroit area with over four years of professional design experience. My goal is to create easily recognizable & forge strong relationships. I'm adaptable & ready to contribute to a team or work independently. Actively seeking new opportunities & staying up to date with the latest trends to continuously enhance my talent.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Designer (Freelance)
PufCreativ
01.2023 - Current
- Design cannabis client visuals, enhancing brand identity across digital platforms
- Create engaging static images for social media, boating client visibility
- Developed over +20 WeedMaps banners and posts, driving increased engagement
- Craft deal sheets, improving client communication & promotional effectiveness
Packaging Designer (Freelance)
Woodward Movement
01.2023 - Current
- Utilize design software to produce detailed mock-ups, improving client presentation & approval rates
- Spearhead creative packaging design solutions for cannabis products, developing distinctive brand identities & implementing cutting-edge digital mock-up techniques
- Execute precise die cut packaging while maintaining strict quality standards & ensuring compliance with industry packaging regulations
Graphic Designer
Qonkur Media
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Designed over 20+ cannabis packaging, ensuring quality & precision
- Produced over 20+ social posts for cannabis awareness and advertisement
- Developed brand identities, enhancing market presence
- Created digital mock-ups, streamlining client approvals
- Spearheaded creative packaging solutions for cannabis products while maintaining strict compliance with industry regulations & design standards
Graphic Design Intern
Identity PR
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated on media projects to enhance brand visibility and engagement
- Assisted in creating social media content, boosting audience interaction
- Supported marketing initiatives, contributing to improved campaign outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Design & Communication
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2018
Skills
- Graphic Design & Illustration
- Product & Layout Design
- Branding and Identity
- Adaptability & Creativity
- Motion Graphics & Animation
- Packaging Design
- Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects/Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Certification
Illustrator 2025 Essential Training Certificate at LinkedIn, 01/01/25, Present
Personal Information
Title: Creative Graphic Designer
Portfolio: www.behance.net/marcelsmith
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/msmith1994/
Timeline
Graphic Design Intern
Identity PR
04.2023 - 08.2023
Digital Designer (Freelance)
PufCreativ
01.2023 - Current
Packaging Designer (Freelance)
Woodward Movement
01.2023 - Current
Graphic Designer
Qonkur Media
11.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Design & Communication
Wayne State University
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