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MOLLY SCHENKEL

New York,NY

Summary

I'm a curious, extremely driven and goofy Art Director and problem solver. I have a knack for coming up with a lot of bad ideas, sorting out the good ones, and pushing them consistently until they're client and award-worthy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Art Director

McCann
NYC
01.2024 - Current
  • Juggled multiple projects and productions with clients, including Verizon, Instax, State Street Global Advisors, New York Lottery, Valero, HomeGoods, and L'Oréal.
  • Prepared and presented creative concepts and materials for client and internal meetings, including the rationale behind decision-making.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including photographers, illustrators, designers, and 2D/3D animators, to ensure the seamless transition of creative materials into production.
  • Sought out proactive opportunities within agency clients during downtime in the schedule.

Art Director

McCann
NYC
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated closely with Creative Directors and copywriters to develop conceptual platforms and integrated campaigns.
  • Conducted research to stay informed and inspired within cultural and industry trends.
  • Directed art for 360 campaigns, spanning digital, social media, print, radio, television, experiential, and out-of-home advertising.

Junior Art Director

McCann
NYC
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked on the Verizon account in a large-scale market setting
  • Built relationships with external agencies or freelancers who can provide assistance when needed.
  • Ensured all artwork adhered to company style guidelines and brand identity standards.

Freelance Designer

Fort Wayne, USA
01.2016 - 12.2021
  • Designed brand identities, packaging, publications, online advertising, and production assets.
  • Directed animation projects, and developed social media strategies and content for brands like John Deere and IBM.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, being accountable for my workload and relationships with clients.

Graphic Designer

wmHarper
Raleigh, USA
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Specialized in brand identity development, digital media, print, OOH campaigns, presentation curating, and UX and UI development and design.

Lead Graphic Designer

Evolve Inc
Greenville, USA
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Worked under the Creative Director, focusing on brand identity, package design, web design, and social media content creation.

Graphic Designer

Cyclone Social
Fort Wayne, USA
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Created content for 15+ accounts, collaborating with a team to meet creative needs, and marketing goals.

Education

Art Direction

Chicago Portfolio School
Chicago, IL
12-2021

BFA - Graphic Design

Indiana University
05-2018

BFA - Photography

Indiana University
05-2018

Graphic Design

Purdue University
12-2015

Skills

  • Midjourney
  • Layout design
  • Graphic design software
  • Advertising campaigns
  • Creative strategic planning
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Photography direction
  • Conceptual thinking
  • Client presentation
  • Artistic leadership
  • Social media content
  • Visual storytelling

Recognition

  • 1 Silver, 2 Bronze Effies, 24
  • Clio Awards Shortlist, 24
  • ADDYs Awards National Gold, 22
  • ADDYs Awards District Silver, 22
  • Graphis New Talent Annual Gold, 22

Timeline

Senior Art Director

McCann
01.2024 - Current

Art Director

McCann
01.2022 - 01.2024

Junior Art Director

McCann
01.2022 - 12.2022

Graphic Designer

wmHarper
01.2019 - 12.2020

Lead Graphic Designer

Evolve Inc
01.2018 - 12.2019

Freelance Designer

01.2016 - 12.2021

Graphic Designer

Cyclone Social
01.2016 - 12.2017

Art Direction

Chicago Portfolio School

BFA - Graphic Design

Indiana University

BFA - Photography

Indiana University

Graphic Design

Purdue University

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