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Creative Brand Consultant, Full Time and Freelance Graphic Designer, Owner Olà Sol Swimwear
Megan McAuley
Newport Beach, CA
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About
Creative professional with 5+ years graphic/design experience seeking employment in any of the following fields, but not limited to these parameters: Graphic Design (Marketing and Ecommerce), Branding/Creative Direction and Brand Management, Fashion Design and/or Fashion Trend Development, and Photography. Excellent work ethic, fun loving personality, and a superb and unique creative eye for color and design.
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Education
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Bachelor of Science Apparel Merchandising Apparel MerchandisingIndiana University Bloomington2009 - 2013
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Kelley School of Business Minor BusinessIndiana University Bloomington2009 - 2013
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Certificate in Fashion Design Fashion DesignIndiana University Bloomington2009 - 2013
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Experience
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Graphic DesignerIrvine, CAOct 2015 - Present (9 years 2 months)Marketing:
-*Design and prepare all marketing collateral for print and web (graphics, postcards, giveaways, stickers, packaging, hangtags, trade show banners/flyers/booklets)
-*Social media visual content creation (Facebook, Instagram ect)
-*Lookbook layout/design
-*Photo editing/retouching/uploading
-*Blog content creation (writing)
- Assist in managing Pinterest pages
- Photography
Ecommerce:
-*Product editing/recoloring/retouching
-Email design and development
-Web development - graphics and backend (squarespace)
-Create retargeting banners
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Brand Coordinator . Graphic Design . (Contract)Newport Beach, CAMay 2015 - Present (9 years 7 months)•Create all marketing collateral (brand books, business cards, leave behinds)
•Innovate and implement new and existing typography in design
•Re-brand the company visually to bring up to date with current industry trends
•Designed new logo, business cards, website (coming soon)
•Manage team calendar for new web development efforts -
Merchandise Coordinator . Brand And Social Media ManagerNewport Beach, CAJan 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)•Design all swimwear flat sketches/tech packs using Adobe Creative Suite
•Create/Manage all SMOs (facebook, instagram, tumblr, pinterest, website)
•Maintain a distinct brand image with copy, layout, design and photos
•Connect with influencers to expand brand awareness through social media
•Design all packaging, hangtags, labels and sendouts -
Assistant Designer (Intern)Tustin, CAJan 2014 - Mar 2014 (2 months)• Assisted other designers conceptualize upcoming trends for multiple swimwear lines including Hurley, Reef, Next, Nautica, and Athena
• Researched and developed trend and mood boards for specific lines showcasing visual versatility
• Re-colored and re-designed existing SMUs using on hand fabric to add variety to pre-existing lines
• Assembled repeat patterns and prints that ultimately were made into fabric
• Assisted in all design meetings, adding valuable, insightful input aiding in future design development
• Remained up to date with all upcoming trends using trend forecasting services -
Assistant Merchandise Coordinator (Temp)Irvine, CASep 2013 - Jan 2014 (4 months)•Designed visual, trend and color boards for international sales meetings
•Designed eye-catching packaging for three styles of leggings for 2015
•Coordinated all merchandise according to global requests
•Created line sheets according to companies global assortment plan
•Assisted in national sales meeting, ran the presentation fashion show
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