Maureen Flynn
Harleysville,United States
Summary
Innovative Senior Design and Illustration Professional with over 15 years of experience in creating impactful visual content. Skilled in merging fine art principles with digital design to develop engaging, trend-forward products. Experienced in leading brand campaigns from concept to market, showcasing strong independent and collaborative capabilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Textile Designer
John Ritzenthaler
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
07.2024 - Current
- Design original print and surface pattern artwork with a focus on technical accuracy and production readiness
- Translate hand-drawn and hand-painted concepts into refined digital files
- Develop cohesive, production-appropriate color palettes with attention to color matching and consistency
- Create seamless repeats and engineered prints with precise alignment and motif distribution
- Prepare artwork for various print methods, including screen and digital printing
- Build clean, organized, layered files that meet industry production standards
- Balance creative direction with manufacturing requirements to ensure efficient production execution
Creative Design Professional
Self-employed
Harleysville, United States
07.2019 - Current
- Illustrated, painted, and designed art licensing collections for stationery, gift, and home décor markets, enhancing product appeal and market presence.
- Provided graphic, brand, logo, surface, watercolor, and illustration design services, contributing to cohesive brand identities and visual storytelling.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Senior Graphic and Packaging Designer
Annie International, Inc.
North Wales, PA
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Designed unique, brand-forward packaging, including illustration and surface art, for high-end cosmetics and other personal care products.
- Collaborated with Creative Department Manager, Purchasing and Sales Department members developing design solutions for a variety of print collateral including products, packaging, marketing materials, aligning with their current product branding strategies.
- Managed and completed projects on time and within budget while adhering to company standards and specifications.
Senior Designer, Brand Development
Kathy Davis Studios
Horsham, PA
03.2003 - 02.2019
- Created several, best-selling greeting card collections with placement at key national retailers including Target, Papyrus and Walmart.
- Led and co-directed presentations resulting in top selling greeting card programs at retail for 3 consecutive years.
- 85% success rate of all design submissions was published and manufactured for use on greeting cards, calendars, fabric and gift, leading to many design requests and opportunity for presentations.
- Managed lifecycle of product development for greeting cards and licensed products including trend research, concepting, writing, painting, hand lettering, layout and production.
- Expanded the Kathy Davis brand by creating new painting styles, lettering techniques and trend-forward designs for use on a multitude of product formats in the Social Expression Industry.
Freelance Artist and Designer
Lenox
Bristol, PA
10.2006 - 06.2016
- Illustrated top-selling multi-piece Christmas hostess collections for national distribution at Macy’s.
- Created painted and digital artwork for Kate Spade and DKNY brands, enhancing various internal programs.
- Collaborated with design teams to develop new product lines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Digital textile design
- Surface pattern design
- Digital Design
- Illustration
- Visual Art Creation
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
- Print production readiness
- File preparation
- Design development
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Professionalism
- Detail-Oriented
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Textile Designer
John Ritzenthaler
07.2024 - Current
Creative Design Professional
Self-employed
07.2019 - Current
Senior Graphic and Packaging Designer
Annie International, Inc.
07.2019 - 10.2020
Freelance Artist and Designer
Lenox
10.2006 - 06.2016
Senior Designer, Brand Development
Kathy Davis Studios
03.2003 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Rutgers University