Meaghan Samuels
Washington,DC
Summary
I'm a passionate and creative Motion/Graphics Designer offering junior- level expertise in video editing, 2D animation, illustration, graphic design skills and social media marketing.
I have expert level skills using the Adobe Creative Suite. This includes Photoshop, illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects and InDesign. My career experience includes dynamic leadership, developing creative strategies, story concepts and branding/marketing design elements.
Additionally, I'm a creative social media director with proven record of success in building brand awareness, increasing followers and partnering with beginner influencers through cohesive digital strategies. I'm a fast learner, I'm acceptable to structural critiques, a timely worker who's able to multitask, and a great team player with a positive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
SpongeGunge Animations
12.2017 - Current
- Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Put together videos for social media, advertising, and informational purposes.
- Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
- Directed advertisement, banner and signage projects from conceptualization to final delivery.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
Digital Marketing Specialist
G&G Outfitters
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed digital marketing strategies by creating and implementing plans to reach and engage target audiences.
- Created reports on digital marketing efforts using analytics tools to track and measure digital marketing success for management.
- Created social media content with innovative brand messaging to support new product launches.
- Created Pay-Per-Click campaigns to drive targeted traffic to company website.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
Assistant Marketing Coordinator
R.McGhee And Associates
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Planned and executed internal and external marketing campaigns.
- Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents and creative material distribution.
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
Senior Creative Director
Lifted Shop And Cafe
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement marketing initiatives.
- Spearheaded rebranding campaign to meet and exceed quarterly sales goals.
- Directed photo shoots for print and digital media, reviewing each element against client standards and expectations.
- Created innovative advertising campaigns that successfully generated increased brand awareness and recognition.
Motion Graphics Designer
Washington Digital Media
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Studied and maintained style guidelines while producing unique animation creations.
- Shared fresh design perspectives and received constructive feedback from colleagues.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
Junior Graphic Design
NAEYC
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
- Researched image libraries to locate appropriate photographs for stock use.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
Senior Graphic Designer
Ladi-Dee's Creations
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Developed the Company's logo with restrictive guidelines
- Photographer and website designer, responsible for making the company's website through Square Space as well as other social media platforms such as Facebook
- Engage with clients on purchases and picking the desire designs that fit them best
- Photograph all products being sold through the company's site, this includes estimating the cost of shipping, website promotion, social media promotion, and the cost of materials used for the company
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Delivered analysis of market, sales and consumer trend impact on long and short-term strategies.
- Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
- Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Motion Graphics
Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL05.2019
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Animation
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Editing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Premiere
- Project Management
- Digital Imagery
- Logo Design
- Image Editing
My Portfolio
https://www.behance.net/SimoneS17
Timeline
Digital Marketing Specialist
G&G Outfitters
02.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Creative Director
Lifted Shop And Cafe
11.2021 - 05.2022
Motion Graphics Designer
Washington Digital Media
09.2021 - 11.2021
Assistant Marketing Coordinator
R.McGhee And Associates
04.2021 - 01.2023
Freelance Graphic Designer
SpongeGunge Animations
12.2017 - Current
Junior Graphic Design
NAEYC
06.2017 - 08.2017
Senior Graphic Designer
Ladi-Dee's Creations
06.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Motion Graphics
Ringling College of Art And Design
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